Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Study: 7.4 million patients are misdiagnosed in US emergency rooms each year
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
‘Tripledemic’: High levels of COVID-19, RSV, flu may continue for weeks, ‘possibly even months,’ CDC warns
“It’s very concerning, I think, to all of us,” Dr. Tia Babu, an infectious disease expert, told FOX Television Stations.
“It’s very concerning, I think, to all of us,” Dr. Tia Babu, an infectious disease expert, told FOX Television Stations.
Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate bars: Study
The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.
The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.
Raw oysters sold at Florida grocery stores, restaurants may cause norovirus: CDC
Raw oysters are causing a norovirus outbreak in several states — including Florida.
Raw oysters are causing a norovirus outbreak in several states — including Florida.
Florida couple gets matched with life-saving kidney donor during Disney World vacation
"Talk about a magical trip," the couple said. "Best Christmas ever!!"
"Talk about a magical trip," the couple said. "Best Christmas ever!!"
AstraZeneca’s targeted therapy shows benefits for those with advanced breast cancer, trial shows
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Phoenix area mental health expert shares advice on mental health during the holiday season
The holidays could be difficult for some people, especially those who are struggling mentally. An Arizona mental health expert is offering advice for coping.
The holidays could be difficult for some people, especially those who are struggling mentally. An Arizona mental health expert is offering advice for coping.
Invasive strep A among children being investigated by CDC after UK reports several deaths
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Childhood BMI chart raised from 37 to 60 as severe obesity quadruples
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
‘He’s waiting for you’: Ohio couple, both 100 and married for 79 years, die less than a day apart
June and Hubert Malicote had a love for the ages and not even death would keep them apart.
June and Hubert Malicote had a love for the ages and not even death would keep them apart.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, but at a slower pace
The Federal Reserve has decided to raise interest rates yet again, but this time, it is only going up by half a percentage point. This brings rates to their highest level since 2007.
The Federal Reserve has decided to raise interest rates yet again, but this time, it is only going up by half a percentage point. This brings rates to their highest level since 2007.
Grant Wahl’s wife reveals his cause of death: 'Nothing nefarious'
Sports writer Grant Wahl’s wife has revealed what led to his death while he was covering the World Cup last week.
Sports writer Grant Wahl’s wife has revealed what led to his death while he was covering the World Cup last week.
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco under strict new anti-smoking laws
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has died at 61 after being hospitalized with a heart condition.
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has died at 61 after being hospitalized with a heart condition.