Health & Fitness
Bird flu isn’t a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they’re keeping a close eye on the virus
February 14, 2023
Bird flu isn’t a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they’re keeping a close eye on the virus
Avian flu has infected a record number of birds and some mammals across the United States, and scientists are keeping…
Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake
February 1, 2023
Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake
The US public health emergency declaration for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ends Tuesday. The outbreak, which once seemed to…
Covid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate
February 1, 2023
Covid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate
Covid-19 has become the eighth most common cause of death among children in the United States, according to a study…
WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’
January 30, 2023
WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’
CNN — Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the pandemic…
WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after cough syrup deaths
January 24, 2023
WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after cough syrup deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for “immediate and concerted action” to protect children from contaminated medicines after a…
Why is Britain’s health service, a much-loved national treasure, falling apart?
January 23, 2023
Why is Britain’s health service, a much-loved national treasure, falling apart?
London CNN — Most winters, headlines warn that Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is at “breaking point.” The alarms sound…
Intermittent fasting may not be as helpful for losing weight as once thought, study finds
January 23, 2023
Intermittent fasting may not be as helpful for losing weight as once thought, study finds
Restricting eating times, as seen in diet trends such as intermittent fasting, has been a popular method to try to…
Covid-19 killed fewer people in the US in 2022, but early data suggests it was still a leading cause of death
January 17, 2023
Covid-19 killed fewer people in the US in 2022, but early data suggests it was still a leading cause of death
Covid-19 has killed more than 1 million people in the United States since the start of the pandemic, and life…
The date of Ronaldo and Messi next face-off has been finally revealed
January 17, 2023
The date of Ronaldo and Messi next face-off has been finally revealed
The list of the Al-Nasr and Al-Hilal team, which will face the French team Paris Saint-Germain, was announced on Monday…
Why no Pi? Variants are still stuck on Omicron even as coronavirus continues to mutate
January 16, 2023
Why no Pi? Variants are still stuck on Omicron even as coronavirus continues to mutate
You may have heard that there’s a new Omicron spinoff that’s quickly gaining ground in the United States. Maybe you…