Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy among women who didn't already have diabetes.
It's on the rise — and experts are worried.
Just last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pointed out in a new study that there has been a 30% increase in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) — the official...
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Saturday, July 30, 2022
New York governor: Monkeypox is a 'disaster emergency'
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order on Friday declaring a State Disaster Emergency in response to the monkeypox outbreak.
New York is the epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S., and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are currently 1,345 confirmed monkeypox and orthopoxvirus cases in the Empire...
Friday, July 29, 2022
As the BA.5 omicron subvariant surges, vaccine experts urge high risk people to get COVID-19 booster now
People at high risk of severe disease who have yet to get a second COVID-19 booster should not wait for next-generation, Omicron-targeted vaccines expected in the fall, five vaccine experts told Reuters.
In many countries, including the United States, the BA.5 Omicron subvariant of the virus is surging, but current vaccines continue to offer protection...
First documented case of monkeypox reported in Philippines
The Philippines has reported its first case of the monkeypox virus, detected in a citizen who returned from abroad earlier this month, a health ministry official said on Friday.
The 31-year-old had recovered but was isolating at home, while 10 people identified as close contacts including three from the patient's household had been ordered to quarantine,...
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Avian flu suspected to be responsible for thousands of dead seabirds washed up on Canada's Eastern Shore
The carcasses of thousands of migrant seabirds have washed up on the shores of eastern Canada this week and preliminary findings showed that the birds died of avian flu.
Since May 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed 13 positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the eastern Canadian province of Newfoundland.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
66-year-old HIV patient becomes the oldest person to be cured after stem cell transplant
The oldest patient yet has been cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant for leukemia, researchers reported on Wednesday.
While the transplant was planned to treat the now-66-year-old's leukemia, the doctors also sought a donor who was naturally resistant to the virus that causes AIDS, a mechanism that first worked to cure the "Berlin patient",...
Monkeypox vaccine: US health regulators greenlight 800,000 more doses
U.S. health regulators on Wednesday confirmed that 800,000 doses of the much-needed monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution.
The announcement comes nearly two weeks after the Food and Drug Administration said it had finished the necessary inspections at Bavarian Nordic's facility in Denmark, where the company fills vials of...
NYC asks WHO to rename monkeypox due to stigma
New York City's health department is calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to immediately rename the monkeypox virus.
In a letter to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Gehebreyesus, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan wrote that while the Big Apple remains concerned about rapidly increasing transmission...
Florida teen reportedly contracts 'brain-eating amoeba' after swimming
A Florida boy is said to have been hospitalized for contracting brain-eating amoeba otherwise known as, Naegleria fowleri – a potentially deadly parasite that attacks brain tissue – after he swam at a local beach.
Caleb Ziegelbauer, 13, had visited Port Charlotte Beach Park with his family in early July, according to a GoFundMe his aunts – Katie Chiet...
Omicron BA.5 spikes to 82% of COVID cases in US, says CDC
The BA.5 subvariant of Omicron was estimated to make up 81.9% of the circulating coronavirus variants in the United States for the week ended July 23, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday.
This was higher than the 75.9% prevalence estimated in the preceding week.
BA.5 has been driving a surge of new infections globally...
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Monday, July 25, 2022
Monkeypox: What you must know about the virus — and how to protect yourself
As the monkeypox virus becomes a health concern that Americans seem to hear about more and more, what are some of the best practices for avoiding the virus — and is it time to worry?
Fox News Digital talked on Monday with Dr. Marc Siegel, a physician and professor of medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, and a Fox News contributor,...
Australia's health care system strained by record number of COVID patients as Omicron surges
The number of Australians admitted to hospitals with COVID-19 hit a record of about 5,450 on Monday, official data showed, as the spread of highly contagious new Omicron subvariants strains the healthcare system nationwide.
The figure has grown since late June, as the BA.4 and BA.5 strains became dominant since they can evade immune protection, whether...
As Biden battles COVID, some health issues of past US presidents were kept hidden from public
As President Biden, who is 79, recovers from a diagnosis of COVID-19, some Americans may wonder about other illnesses suffered by previous U.S. presidents. Here is a sampling.
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Sunday, July 24, 2022
White House COVID Adviser addresses current Monkeypox threat level
White House COVID-19 Adviser Ashish Jha said the U.S. will wait and observe how the virus continues to spread before declaring a domestic state of emergency.
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Saturday, July 23, 2022
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency
The World Health Organization declared that the monkeypox outbreak now qualifies as a global health emergency. The virus has spread to 75 countries and territories.
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Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
An unvaccinated resident of Rockland County, N.Y., exposed to a person who received an oral polio vaccine has contracted polio, health officials said; here's what to know about the vaccines.
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Friday, July 22, 2022
Thursday, July 21, 2022
COVID health question: Should older Americans receive booster shots?
President Biden has tested positive for COVID at age 79. Here's what all older American should know about receiving a second booster shot, with expert input and original comments.
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New York county official urges residents to get vaccinated after first case of polio in years
After the first case of polio in nearly a decade was confirmed a New York county, health officials are urging residents to get up-to-date vaccinations.
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Australia sees surge in COVID deaths with Omicron outbreak
Australia saw record COVID deaths on Thursday in the wake of an outbreak of Omicron variants BA.4 and 5. These variants are adept at evading immunities.
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New York county confirms case of polio
The New York Department of Health alerted the public to a case of polio confirmed in a Rockland County resident – the first in the United States in nearly a decade.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Hypertension, the silent killer: What is it?
Following the recent death of YouTuber Kevin Samuels, who reportedly passed away due to hypertension, here is an explainer about hypertension, also known as the silent killer — and what causes it.
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What to do if you get an allergic reaction: symptoms, causes, and prevention
Allergic reactions can have severe and sometimes lasting damage on individuals prone to symptoms from ordinary, everyday foods or drugs.
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Monday, July 18, 2022
As new suicide hotline number launches, mental health advocates are hopeful
A new 988 hotline launched July 16; people can call it amid a mental health crisis. Some who lost loved ones to suicide wonder if things would have been different if this 988 hotline had existed.
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North Korea claims near victory over COVID, WHO casts doubts on claim
North Korea's news agency claims that the vast majority of COVID patients in the country have recovered, even as other Asian countries are battling a wave of Omicron cases.
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Here are the health risks of extreme heat
Extreme heat this summer can be dangerous and even life-threatening. Here is what you need to know to stay safe and healthy during a heatwave.
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Financially strained sexual health clinics are on the frontline to respond to monkeypox
Sexual health clinics are well situated to identify and treat cases of monkeypox, which is largely affecting men who have sex with men. But resources at these clinics are stretched.
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Sunday, July 17, 2022
Men's skin cancer deaths are higher than women's: New analysis
Men have a higher skin cancer diagnosis and death rate compared to women, according to an analysis published by Cancer Research UK. Here's how you can stay safe.
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White House Covid doc warns of reinfections, discusses new vaccines
An omicron subvariant identified as BA.5 has taken over as the dominant strain of the virus in America, responsible for over 53% of cases nationwide as of July.
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Saturday, July 16, 2022
US monkeypox cases jump as testing increases
Cases of the monkeypox virus in the U.S. have surpassed 1,800 this weekend, as testing and vaccinations ramp up. New York now reports 489 cases of the virus.
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New US suicide prevention hotline 988 launched
The new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has launched, transitioning from 10 digits to the shorter 988 on Saturday. The hotline also links to the Veteran Crisis Line.
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Friday, July 15, 2022
Amid fentanyl epidemic, more states legalize drug test strips
Decriminalizing fentanyl test strips is a controversial topic. Ohio's legislature is now considering decriminalizing the strips with a bill introduced in the state House in 2021.
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Children are missing routine vaccinations thanks to COVID, UN says
The COVID pandemic contributed to 25 million children around the world missing their routine vaccinations in 2021, according to UNICEF and WHO.
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
Beijing residents asked to wear monitoring bracelets to enforce COVID quarantine, prompting outcry
As Beijing implements strict new coronavirus quarantine measures, growing criticism from the Chinese people signals widespread COVID fatigue across China.
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US monkeypox cases top 1K
Monkeypox virus cases in the U.S. have now surpassed the 1,000 mark. As infection spreads, officials are scrambling to order and distribute vaccine doses.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
What you need to know about BA.5, the vaccine-resistant variant of Omicron
BA.5 is an Omicron strain of that is responsible for the latest wave of coronavirus infections. It is able to evade immune protections of vaccination and prior infection.
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Georgia monkeypox infections spike: report
Monkeypox virus cases have reportedly spiked in Georgia, tripling in the Peach State in more than a week. There are nearly 930 cases in the United States.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
World Health Organization: COVID still a global health emergency
COVID-19 remains a global emergency, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, even as increased population immunity has resulted in less deaths among hospitalized patients.
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With Omicron BA.5 subvariant spreading, White House commits to ensuring access to boosters, testing
With the Omicron BA.5 variant of COVID-19 spreading fast, the White House has committed to ensuring easy access to coronavirus vaccines, treatments and testing.
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New York City's monkeypox vaccine website crashes due to sky-high demand
New Yorkers struggled to book appointments for monkeypox vaccines on Wednesday in a botched roll out of the website. The website crashed within minutes of launch.
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Jackie Evancho's osteoporosis at age 22 after anorexia: What others must know
"America's Got Talent" alum Jackie Evancho, at age 22, is raising awareness about her osteoporosis secondary to anorexia nervosa — here's what to know about the bone condition.
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Can Vitamin C help your skin?
Vitamin C is an important nutrient for your body's overall immune system and can help improve the quality of your skin on the face or neck.
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Monday, July 11, 2022
Hit by COVID-19, EU population shrinks for second year running
The European Union's population shrank for a second year running last year, according to Eurostat. The region has suffered from over two million deaths from the coronavirus.
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How do I stop snoring? Natural treatments could reduce the sound
There are many natural remedies to stop snoring that could work immediately, but it could take some trial and error to find a treatment.
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Sunday, July 10, 2022
California ex-trans teen backs Florida ban on Medicaid funds for transgender medical interventions
California teen Chloe Cole, who formerly identified as transgender, testified in favor of a Florida rule preventing Medicaid from funding transgender interventions.
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Saturday, July 9, 2022
Feeling 'hangry' may be rooted in science and not all in our heads: New study
A clinical study out of the U.K., published in peer-reviewed journal PLOS One, suggests that feeling hungry is associated with higher levels of anger and irritability.
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San Francisco politicians on monkeypox response: Federal government has another 'public health failure'
San Francisco politicians are hitting at the federal government over its response to the monkeypox outbreak. They called for an increase in vaccine supply.
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Beach in Iowa closed after brain-eating amoeba confirmed in Missourian
A beach in Iowa was closed last week after officials confirmed an infection of Naegleria fowleri in a Missouri resident at the Lake of Three Fires State Park.
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Friday, July 8, 2022
French health body indicates at-risk groups to be vaccinated against monkeypox
France's health authority recommended preventive vaccination for groups it says are at special risk, such as sexually active gay men and trans people who have multiple sexual partners.
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Prosopagnosia: What is the face blindness condition that Brad Pitt says he has
Brad Pitt spoke out about his struggle with prosopagnosia or "face blindness." The condition is defined as one that affects and individuals ability to recognize faces.
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Thursday, July 7, 2022
WHO committee to reconvene over monkeypox outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene a second meeting of an emergency committee over whether monkeypox should be declared a global health emergency.
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WHO: More than 6,000 monkeypox cases reported, emergency meeting set
More than 6,000 cases of monkeypox have now been reported, the World Health Organization said. A committee will consider declaring the outbreak a global health emergency
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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Uterus transplants allow successful pregnancies in US women, study says
Uterus transplants are now a clinical reality in the U.S. More than half of U.S. women who received a uterus through a transplant went on to have successful pregnancies, a study shows.
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BA.5 becomes dominant US omicron subvariant
The omicron subvariant BA.5 is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., making up 53.6% of cases. BA4 makes up 16.5% of the variants in circulation.
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What is CTE?
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a disease found heavily in athletes who play high contact sports. A history of blows to the head and concussions can eventually lead to CTE.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Florida warns residents of giant African land snail that may cause meningitis in humans: report
Giant African snails have reemerged in Pasco County, Florida. Action is being taken to quarantine and eliminate the snails but there is still a risk to humans.
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Sunscreen helps prevent premature aging and skin cancer: How to pick the best one
While fun in the sun may be top of mind this summer, make sure to remember your sunscreen and safe clothing to avoid skin cancer and other risks from sunburn.
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Monday, July 4, 2022
This July 4th, COVID is still killing hundreds of Americans each day
With more Americans shielded from severe illness by vaccination and infection, COVID-19 — at least for now — has become an unpleasant, inconvenient nuisance for many.
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Sunday, July 3, 2022
Iowa health officials say first probable case of monkeypox in the state has been reported
An Iowa man likely has the state's first probable monkeypox case, according to health officials, who are conducting contact tracing to track possible exposure to others.
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Travis Barker’s ‘life-threatening’ pancreatitis from recent endoscopy: What is it?
Blink-182 drummer and husband of Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker, opens up about his recent hospital experience after an endoscopy, a surgical procedure.
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Saturday, July 2, 2022
Fourth of July firework safety tips: What to know
According to a new report, firework injuries increased 25% between 2006 and 2021. Keep your family safe this Fourth of July with these firework and sparkler tips.
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MIT's new human liver model reveals how it regenerates, providing hope for patients to avoid transplants
Engineers have developed a human liver model to show the stages of liver regeneration in order to help people who suffer with PBC, viral hepatitis and fatty liver disease.
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Going away this summer? Make sure to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
Professionals share the importance of carbon monoxide detectors in any vacation or travel spot after the tragic deaths of three American tourists at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas.
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Friday, July 1, 2022
What is pancreatitis: symptoms, causes, and treatment
Pancreatitis is a condition in which the pancreas is inflamed by digestive fluids, causing severe pain in the upper abdominal.
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