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U.S. considers expanded travel screening to halt virus’ spread
As of this morning, there have been no new U.S. cases after the first five patients were identified in the past week. Read more
As of this morning, there have been no new U.S. cases after the first five patients were identified in the past week. Read more
Overall health is dependent on a healthy heart that can pump adequate nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout the body. Read more
The U.S. has five confirmed cases of the new virus from China, all among people who traveled to the city at the center of the outbreak, health officials said. Read more
A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China, and the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens. Read more
The number of confirmed cases around the world climbed sharply to more than 850, with at least 25 deaths, all of them in China. Read more
The woman in her 60s returned from China on Jan. 13 without showing any signs of illness, but three or four days later she called her doctor to report feeling sick. Read more
Cutting off access to entire cities with millions of residents to stop a new virus outbreak is a step few countries other than China would consider. Read more
The FDA will be cracking down on these products due to the significant rise in vaping among youth across the U.S. Companies have until the end of the month to comply. Read more
The founder of an Arizona pharmaceutical company was ordered to spend 5 1/2 years in prison for orchestrating a bribery and kickback scheme prosecutors said helped fuel the opioid crisis. Read more
Chinese authorities moved to lock down three cities that are home to more than 18 million people in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds. Read more
A Kauai hospital has received a donation of $2.75 million toward its emergency department and trauma fundraising campaign. Read more
China closed off a city of more than 11 million people, halting transportation and warning against public gatherings, to try to stop the spread of a deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds and spread to other cities and countries in the Lunar New Year travel rush. Read more
Health officials around the world are keeping a close watch on an outbreak of a new virus in China. Read more
Researchers presented a study that found when women ate more of their calories after 6 p.m., they increased their risk for heart disease. Read more
Constipation — that is, having three or fewer bowel movements per week — is an urgent, if slow-moving, national problem. Read more
While some people welcome their wrinkles, as a sign of character, if your wrinkles bother you there are things you can do to minimize developing them. Read more
The number of cases of a new virus has risen to 440 in China and the death toll has risen to 9, Chinese health authorities said Wednesday. Read more
There’s a creeping sense of alarm in Rio de Janeiro after more than a week of foul tasting and smelling tap water in dozens of neighborhoods. Read more
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And since we are facing a four-alarm emergency when it comes to the onslaught of preventable chronic diseases affecting Americans, this advice is well worth listening to. Read more
Many of today’s cosmetics can act as vectors for potentially serious infections. Read more
Seborrheic keratoses are a common skin issue, particularly in older adults. Although they don’t pose any health risks, these skin growths can be mistaken for a potentially more serious problem. Read more