New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
New street drug Xylazine most hospitals can't test for, or treat say doctors
Xylazine is so powerful it can also eat a person’s flesh.
Xylazine is so powerful it can also eat a person’s flesh.
Fetuses can react to taste, smell while inside the womb, study says
Pregnant women were given either a kale capsule or a carrot capsule to test the fetus’ reaction.
Pregnant women were given either a kale capsule or a carrot capsule to test the fetus’ reaction.
Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
4.4M Americans have received new omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster, CDC says
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
Scientists say waist-to-hip ratio better measure for healthy weight than BMI
A new study is calling into question the validity of body mass index (BMI) as a practical way of measuring healthy weight in patients.
A new study is calling into question the validity of body mass index (BMI) as a practical way of measuring healthy weight in patients.
Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
Woman who brought raccoon to North Dakota bar is charged
A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a North Dakota bar, which prompted state health officials to issue a warning about potential rabies exposure, is facing criminal charges.
A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a North Dakota bar, which prompted state health officials to issue a warning about potential rabies exposure, is facing criminal charges.
‘Out of control’: Rise in STDs nationwide prompts call for changes
Infection rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years.
Infection rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years.
Study links nightmares in middle-aged people to higher risk of dementia
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
Study: Daily 'breath training' helps reduce high blood pressure
A University of Colorado researcher says slow deep-breathing techniques are effective and should be accompanied by exercise.
A University of Colorado researcher says slow deep-breathing techniques are effective and should be accompanied by exercise.
Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
UNC-Chapel Hill detects lead in drinking water, alerts campus
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
'Miracle': Man surviving brain cancer 6 years after he was given weeks to live
He was diagnosed with brain cancer and given weeks to live - six years ago. Doctors believe his high standard of care, his faith, and all the love and family support he received packed a powerful punch in his miraculous recovery.
He was diagnosed with brain cancer and given weeks to live - six years ago. Doctors believe his high standard of care, his faith, and all the love and family support he received packed a powerful punch in his miraculous recovery.
Feeding Our Future: 47 people charged in $250M fraud scheme
The founder of Feeding Our Future and 46 others have been charged in what federal officials are calling the largest pandemic fraud in the country.
The founder of Feeding Our Future and 46 others have been charged in what federal officials are calling the largest pandemic fraud in the country.
Former Phoenix Police officer facing prison time for more than $1M in PPP fraud
A former Phoenix Police officer will serve 15 months in prison after she was sentenced for fraudulently receiving a Paycheck Protection Program loan during the COVID-19 pandemic that she claimed would go to veteran charities.
A former Phoenix Police officer will serve 15 months in prison after she was sentenced for fraudulently receiving a Paycheck Protection Program loan during the COVID-19 pandemic that she claimed would go to veteran charities.
CDC report: 4 in 5 US pregnancy-related deaths were preventable
The top cause of death, according to data, was mental health conditions, leading to suicide and overdose.
The top cause of death, according to data, was mental health conditions, leading to suicide and overdose.
FDA warns not to cook chicken in NyQuil: ‘A Recipe for Danger’
A recent social media challenge has the country’s top health officials issuing a dire warning.
A recent social media challenge has the country’s top health officials issuing a dire warning.