A third of former NFL players surveyed think they have CTE: study
The brain disease can’t be diagnosed until after death, but new research suggests many former players are experiencing symptoms like cognitive difficulties and…
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Birth control access fell in states with abortion bans. It’s different in South Carolina, one group…
While the state lacks OB/GYNs, a nonprofit is tapping primary care providers to help meet growing demands for contraception.Sept. 25, 2024, 9:28 PM UTCBy Erika…
1 in 3 teens can’t get tampons or pads during their periods, study finds
The lack of access can increase the risk of infections, depression and missing school and social activities.Sept. 27, 2024, 4:01 AM UTCBy Erika EdwardsA third of teens…
XEC Covid variant: How contagious is it and will the updated vaccines work?
The strain was first detected in May and has since gained a foothold in parts of Europe.Sept. 27, 2024, 4:00 PM UTCBy Akshay Syal, M.D.There’s a new Covid variant in…
North Carolina hospitals search for missing employees days after Helene
Dozens of hospital workers are unaccounted for, unreachable by phone and possibly stuck in inaccessible areas. Oct. 3, 2024, 10:32 PM UTCBy Lauren Dunn and Marina KopfIn…
Hospitals take steps to conserve IV fluid supply after Helene strikes critical factory
Baxter International said it would temporarily close production at its North Cove, North Carolina-based facility, raising concerns about a potential nationwide…
Yellow jackets swarm after North Carolina floods, prompting need for Benadryl and EpiPens
The state health department said it was working to distribute the medications to help residents who are allergic to bees and wasps.Oct. 3, 2024, 11:27 PM UTCBy Aria…
Do we still need fluoride in drinking water? The benefits may be waning, study suggests
New research suggests the widespread use of fluoride in toothpaste may have minimized the benefits of water fluoridation.Get more newsStill, Dr. Johnny Johnson, a…
Is bird flu spreading in people? Without blood test results, officials can’t say
Antibody blood test results expected later this month may help answer a crucial question: Is there human-to-human transmission of the bird flu?Oct. 4, 2024, 8:17 PM UTCBy…
Chicago concertgoers possibly exposed to potentially rabid bats, health officials say
Bat bites may be hard to detect, as bites may not be felt and may leave marks that are not easily seen due to the mammal’s small teeth .Oct. 7, 2024, 8:45 PM UTCBy NBC…