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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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.…
CDC to begin screening travelers from Rwanda for deadly Marburg virus
Because of an outbreak of Marburg virus, travelers who have visited the African country recently will be screened for symptoms at three…
How hospitals in Milton’s path are preparing for the hurricane
One hospital will allow staff members to bring their kids and pets to the facility.Hospital employees arrive at Sarasota Memorial Hospital…
Fewer than 1 in 5 large companies’ health plans cover weight loss drugs, survey finds
Only about 3% of large firms that don’t cover the drugs said they’re “very likely” to do so in the next year.Oct. 9, 2024, 9:00 AM UTCBy…
The science behind why you think you’re right
A new study illustrates the saying, "you don't know what you don't know."Oct. 9, 2024, 6:01 PM UTCBy Kaitlin…
IV fluid supply crunch forces hospitals to postpone elective surgery
An IV fluid maker in Florida temporarily closed down Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Milton.Get more newsThe UVA Health University Medical…