Drug to prevent Alzheimer's? Study to begin enrolling young participants in ultimate test
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
FDA clears bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children under 5
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
Celine Dion reveals rare neurological disorder, reschedules 2023 tour dates
In a tearful Instagram video, Celine Dion told fans she has “always been an open book, and I wasn't ready to say anything before – but I'm ready now.”
In a tearful Instagram video, Celine Dion told fans she has “always been an open book, and I wasn't ready to say anything before – but I'm ready now.”
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Amoxicillin shortage leaves parents of sick children scrambling
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
According to doctors, the demand is exceptionally high because of the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
Recent dog flu outbreaks force shelters to pause adoptions
Dog flu cases are on the rise in several U.S. states.
Dog flu cases are on the rise in several U.S. states.
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Kirstie Alley died after battle with colon cancer, rep reveals
"Cheers" star and iconic Hollywood actress Kirstie Alley has died after a battle with colon cancer, her rep confirmed with PEOPLE. She was 71.
"Cheers" star and iconic Hollywood actress Kirstie Alley has died after a battle with colon cancer, her rep confirmed with PEOPLE. She was 71.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
China eases some controls but gives no sign of when 'zero COVID' strategy will end
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
'Heart in a box’ medical advancement speeds up donor and transplant process to save more lives
Mayo Clinic in Arizona is bringing a life-changing medical advancement to its patients through a change in the heart donation and transplant process. With this advancement, donors will be able to give the gift of life much sooner than before.
Mayo Clinic in Arizona is bringing a life-changing medical advancement to its patients through a change in the heart donation and transplant process. With this advancement, donors will be able to give the gift of life much sooner than before.
US flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity, CDC says
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control in east valley reopens after distemper outbreak
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has reopened its East Valley shelter and now the agency hopes it can empty it out. Now through Dec. 11, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring all adoption fees at all Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelters.
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control has reopened its East Valley shelter and now the agency hopes it can empty it out. Now through Dec. 11, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring all adoption fees at all Maricopa County Animal Care and Control shelters.
Indoor mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID transmission, Ferrer says
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Phoenix officer who was shot multiple times in ambush shares his story: 'I saw blood coming down my chest'
Officer Austin Peru, along with several others, were injured during a police incident in February 2022 that included an ambush of officers.
Officer Austin Peru, along with several others, were injured during a police incident in February 2022 that included an ambush of officers.