More polio found in New York City wastewater, health officials say
The New York State Department of Health has discovered more evidence of polio in NYC wastewater. Officials noted that 63 of 70 wastewater samples discovered last week were…
Health expert, citing ‘grave concern,’ says results of new colonoscopy study are ‘widely’ misinterpreted
The leadership of the American Cancer Society, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is pushing back forcefully on the conclusions of a large and randomized new study that reportedly questions…
Nurses and other health staff in UK leaving profession for better paying jobs: New survey
First there was Brexit. Then there was “Drexit” — an exodus of doctors walking away the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. And now nurses and…
World Mental Health Day: ‘It’s OK to ask for support or help’
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). World…
Breast cancer and mammograms: 3 key questions women of all ages should ask before their scans
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time when the disease affecting hundreds of thousands of American women each year gets renewed attention. American women have a…
Taking 10K steps may be associated with reduction in risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease deaths: study
Taking up to 10,000 steps every day may be associated with a reduction in the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer and all-cause mortality, as well as…
COVID symptoms rebound after Paxlovid may be due to immune system response
A rebound of COVID-19 symptoms in some patients after taking Pfizer’s antiviral Paxlovid may be related to a robust immune response rather than a weak one, U.S. government…
Travelers entering US from Uganda to be screened for Ebola
The Biden administration announced Thursday that travelers entering the United States from Uganda would be screened for Ebola as the disease spreads across the African country. Currently, Ebola…
India testing cough syrup linked to child deaths in West Africa
India is testing samples of cough syrups produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals for exports after the World Health Organization said its products were linked to the deaths of dozens…
Health officials call for flu shots ahead of potentially severe season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to get their flu shot ahead of a season that is predicted to be especially active. Levels of…