Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
Two Houston firefighters suffer heart attacks in one week
Officials are investigating after two Houston firefighters have suffered heart attacks in the last week.
Officials are investigating after two Houston firefighters have suffered heart attacks in the last week.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
1st US polio case in nearly a decade reported in New York
New York health officials on Thursday reported a polio case, the first in the U.S. in nearly a decade.
New York health officials on Thursday reported a polio case, the first in the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Montgomery County confirms first West Nile virus-related death
A day after Montgomery County officials confirmed their first case of the West Nile virus in 2022, the patient who contracted it died.
A day after Montgomery County officials confirmed their first case of the West Nile virus in 2022, the patient who contracted it died.
Man to eat only Taco Bell in 30-day health experiment
Sam Reid hopes to redefine what it means to be “healthy” by eating only Taco Bell for a month and examining different health metrics at the end.
Sam Reid hopes to redefine what it means to be “healthy” by eating only Taco Bell for a month and examining different health metrics at the end.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
Monkeypox hotline created as cases continue to rise across Houston-area
Monkeypox cases have grown from three in Texas last month to 81 now. Before any more Houstonians contract Monkeypox, the Harris County Health Department has now established a Monkeypox Hotline.
Monkeypox cases have grown from three in Texas last month to 81 now. Before any more Houstonians contract Monkeypox, the Harris County Health Department has now established a Monkeypox Hotline.
Monkeypox hotline created as cases continue to rise across Houston-area
Monkeypox cases have grown from three in Texas last month to 81 now. Before any more Houstonians contract Monkeypox, the Harris County Health Department has now established a Monkeypox Hotline.
Monkeypox cases have grown from three in Texas last month to 81 now. Before any more Houstonians contract Monkeypox, the Harris County Health Department has now established a Monkeypox Hotline.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Houston basketball player finds life-saving help on the court
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
Houston basketball player finds life-saving help on the court
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college.?It happened again years later when he was playing professionally and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
A basketball player from Houston suffered a massive stroke when he was in college.?It happened again years later when he was playing professionally and was at risk of it happening again, but a miracle happened thanks to a friend he made on the court, who happened to be a doctor.
Arizona son donates hair to his cancer-stricken mom
For two and a half years, Matt grew out his hair after his mom lost hers. Out of six kids, his was the closest in color and texture. "It's a no-brainer," said Matt of donating his hair. "She gave me the hair in the first place."
For two and a half years, Matt grew out his hair after his mom lost hers. Out of six kids, his was the closest in color and texture. "It's a no-brainer," said Matt of donating his hair. "She gave me the hair in the first place."
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.