US COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down 30% over prior month
Daily COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations have each declined by about 30% since late August, according to data from the Centers […]
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Woman who survived 1918 flu, world war succumbs to COVID
She lived a life of adventure that spanned two continents. She fell in love with a World War II fighter
Alcohol’s impact on heart health: Can it raise your heart rate?
Alcohol’s impact on the heart has been heavily debated and existing research has often been conflicting. So, what is known regarding
Missouri hospital to supply panic buttons in response to increased violence against employees
Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri, will begin issuing “personal panic buttons” to health care workers to help combat the
Low-carb diet benefits heart health for overweight people, researchers say
A low-carb diet that is high in unsaturated fat may be beneficial for the cardiovascular health of those who are
Thyroid cancer: What to know, according to experts
As Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, top medical experts are reminding the public of signs, symptoms and
More than two-thirds of African nations fall short of 10% COVID vaccination goal: WHO
Following a World Health Assembly goal to fully vaccinate 10% of every country’s population against COVID-19 by Sept. 30, findings
CDC issues warning after study finds 2 million teens used e-cigs this year
The number of teenagers who have used e-cigarettes has reached 2 million, and more than 80% of those middle and
Exercise more important than weight loss for a healthy life
A new study indicates that consistent exercise – not weight loss – contributes more towards a healthier and longer life.
Nursing programs struggle to keep up amid a nationwide shortage of nurses
BALTIMORE – Hospitals are facing a shortage of nurses across the country and experts say the problem may get worse