Michigan 19-year-old's mysterious illness stuns family, doctors - and now his recovery is, too
A 19-year-old from Lake Orion, Mich. is making a miraculous recovery after a mosquito-borne illness left him in the hospital for five weeks, even temporarily paralyzing him.
A 19-year-old from Lake Orion, Mich. is making a miraculous recovery after a mosquito-borne illness left him in the hospital for five weeks, even temporarily paralyzing him.
UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
Trump disputes CDC director’s COVID-19 vaccine timeline
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
CDC report finds some hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19 can suffer severe illness, poor birth outcomes
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
Prostate cancer risk factors, screening, treatment
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aimed to encourage screening for the second most common type of cancer in men. Dr. Philip Salem with Salem Oncology Center discusses why early detection can be life-saving.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aimed to encourage screening for the second most common type of cancer in men. Dr. Philip Salem with Salem Oncology Center discusses why early detection can be life-saving.
Harris County allocating over $2M in funds for domestic violence victims
The funds will cover costs for services for survivors and financial assistance to cover survivors’ basic needs, such as childcare, food, rent, and transportation.
The funds will cover costs for services for survivors and financial assistance to cover survivors’ basic needs, such as childcare, food, rent, and transportation.
Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge on preventing suicide
Kevin Briggs is a retired Sergeant from the California Highway Patrol. He knows what depression looks like for several reasons. He has personally battled it, and he's known as the Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge, after talking hundreds of people off the ledge.
Kevin Briggs is a retired Sergeant from the California Highway Patrol. He knows what depression looks like for several reasons. He has personally battled it, and he's known as the Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge, after talking hundreds of people off the ledge.
Eat It to Beat It Challenge: Okra
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez shares an easy way to enjoy okra.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez shares an easy way to enjoy okra.
'Build a Bridge for Living': Free seminar for tools to lower anxiety and depression
The free virtual event will be presented by Menninger Clinic and it is open to the public.
The free virtual event will be presented by Menninger Clinic and it is open to the public.
Mom asked to leave Southwest flight with son, 2, because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
What are the different types of COVID-19 tests?
Tests for the coronavirus in the U.S. fall into three broad categories.
Tests for the coronavirus in the U.S. fall into three broad categories.
Eat It to Beat It Challenge: Cucumber
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez shares an easy way to enjoy cucumber.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez shares an easy way to enjoy cucumber.
Eat it to Beat it Challenge - Edamame
September is Prostrate Cancer Awareness Month and Ruben Dominguez is walking us through the 30 day challenge. Today's healthy delight edamame
September is Prostrate Cancer Awareness Month and Ruben Dominguez is walking us through the 30 day challenge. Today's healthy delight edamame
Eat it to Beat it Challenge - Tomatoes
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Ruben Dominguez is taking the 30 day healthy food challenge. Eating healthy can help prevent prostate cancer. Today's food - tomatoes. More information at: https://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/30foods/
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Ruben Dominguez is taking the 30 day healthy food challenge. Eating healthy can help prevent prostate cancer. Today's food - tomatoes. More information at: https://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/30foods/
Study finds kids can bring coronavirus home from day care and infect relatives
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study released Friday comes from researchers in Utah and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Eat It to Beat It Challenge: Sweet potato
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez shares an easy way to enjoy sweet potato.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez shares an easy way to enjoy sweet potato.
Study finds 2 months of COVID-19 had higher death toll than 5 flu seasons at Boston hospital
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.