Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt health department alert
Opposing abortion initiatives are on the Nebraska ballot. This week, the health department issued an alert suggesting that recent ads had…
Semaglutide linked to reduced arthritis knee pain in people with obesity, study finds
The significant weight loss caused by the drug led to the improvement in knee pain, the researchers said.Oct. 30, 2024, 9:06 PM UTCBy…
H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time
The USDA said the Oregon farm has been quarantined to prevent the spread of the virus and there are no concerns about the safety of the…
What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli
The outbreak, likely linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, joins a list of other E. coli incidents from fresh produce,…
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to illnesses in 13 states, CDC says
At least 22 people have been hospitalized, including two with a severe kidney condition.Oct. 25, 2024, 3:40 PM UTC / Updated Oct. 25, 2024,…
CDC recommends pneumonia vaccine for adults 50 and older
Getting the vaccine earlier could help alleviate racial disparities in pneumonia vaccination efforts, experts say. Get more newsLiveonOct.…
Adults without a college degree more likely to lack close friends: survey
The share of people who report having no close friends has risen, particularly among those who didn't graduate from college — creating…
Massachusetts towns battles rare eastern equine encephalitis mosquito virus
State health officials announced last week a man in his 80s had caught the deadly disease, the first human case found in Massachusetts since…
What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever
The virus has infected 21 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba.Aug. 27, 2024, 9:38 PM UTC / Source: The Associated PressBy The Associated…
Donating a kidney is safer than ever, new research finds
The overall risks for a kidney donor have always been low, but advances in surgery and medical care, along with more careful donor…