South Carolina court temporarily blocks 'fetal heartbeat' law that bans abortions around 6 weeks
The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it.
The South Carolina “fetal heartbeat” law banning abortion around six weeks is no longer in effect after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked it.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
2 Floridians die from bacterial infections linked to raw oysters from Louisiana
A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters. A Pensacola man died the same way this month. Both cases involved oysters from Louisiana.
A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters. A Pensacola man died the same way this month. Both cases involved oysters from Louisiana.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
Little Leaguer severely hurt after falling out of bunk bed while away at World Series
12-year-old Easton Oliverson suffered a serious head injury and was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
12-year-old Easton Oliverson suffered a serious head injury and was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
FDA allows new class of hearing aids to be purchased without a prescription
The devices will be sold online or over-the-counter at pharmacies and other retail stores.
The devices will be sold online or over-the-counter at pharmacies and other retail stores.
Scottish government makes period products free for all
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Anne Heche taken off life support after matching with organ recipients
Heche was declared brain dead a week after she crashed into a Mar Vista home on Aug. 5. She was 53.
Heche was declared brain dead a week after she crashed into a Mar Vista home on Aug. 5. She was 53.
Arizona woman loses lung after ten-year battle with Valley fever symptoms: 'Thankful even to be alive'
Alexandra Soto was diagnosed with Valley fever ten years ago, and despite taking anti-fungal medications, she still suffered from long-term symptoms stemming from the disease.
Alexandra Soto was diagnosed with Valley fever ten years ago, and despite taking anti-fungal medications, she still suffered from long-term symptoms stemming from the disease.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
Johnson & Johnson to end sale of talc-based baby powder globally in 2023
Johnson & Johnson maintains that the talc-based baby powder does not cause cancer.
Johnson & Johnson maintains that the talc-based baby powder does not cause cancer.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
Polio virus detected in NYC's wastewater, suggesting community spread
The polio virus has been found in New York City’s wastewater, a sign that the disease, which hadn’t been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people. Polio, which mostly affects children, was once one of the nation’s most feared diseases, with annual outbreaks causing thousands of cases of paralysis.
The polio virus has been found in New York City’s wastewater, a sign that the disease, which hadn’t been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people. Polio, which mostly affects children, was once one of the nation’s most feared diseases, with annual outbreaks causing thousands of cases of paralysis.
West Nile: Pinal County health officials detect mosquitoes with the virus
Health officials in Pinal County say they have, for the first time this year, found mosquitoes that tested positive with the West Nile Virus.
Health officials in Pinal County say they have, for the first time this year, found mosquitoes that tested positive with the West Nile Virus.