HEALTH
Man Admits to Trafficking Worker Who Was Kept as 'Slave' in Rundown Shed for 40 Years
Officers noted at the scene, according to the BBC, that the "site the family dog had to sleep in was in a far better state."
U.S. Could See Over 1 Million More Hospitalizations Before Omicron Subsides
While there are some indications that the Omicron variant is subsiding, data suggests that it will cause a lot more deaths by the spring.
Kansas Ending COVID Contact Tracing Efforts as Public Loses Interest in Participating
Kansas' health department said it would only continue contact tracing in "high-risk" settings, leaving the rest to residents who had been infected.
'I Need Those at My School': Video Shows Free COVID Test Vending Machine on College Campus
"We are definitely lucky to have these especially with the current testing shortage," replied the student who posted the clip.
COVID May Never Go Away But Public Health Emergency Could Be Over This Year: WHO
The vaccine imbalance between rich and poor countries was slammed by the WHO as a "catastrophic moral failure."
Pregnancy Makes Woman Claustrophobic in First Known Case: 'I Felt Broken'
The 35-year-old woman said she "lost complete control of my mind and body" after suffering from the anxiety disorder during her first pregnancy.
China Blames Packages From U.S., Canada, as Reason for COVID Spread
Chinese officials urged residents not to order packages from abroad and to open mail outdoors after traces of COVID-19 were found on international packages.
Thousands of Kaiser Patients Warned of Receiving Wrong Amount of COVID Vaccine Dosage
The issue occurred between late October and mid-December at a location in California.
Man Dies, 10-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition After Falling in Ice Pond: 'He Died a Hero'
Amanda Beals, the aunt of 10-year-old Ma'Lyiah White, said victim Carlos Serafin loved her nieces "more than words can say."
Is Omicron Less Severe Than Previous COVID Variants?
The World Health Organization has warned that the Omicron variant should not be dismissed as "mild."
Makayla Noble Update as Cheerleader Does Makeup for First Time Since Being Paralyzed
"I remember in ICU when they said she may never sit up again. Look at her go!" a family friend said.
What Is the 'Sleepy Chicken' TikTok Trend, Exactly?
Doctors have warned about the dangers of the unusual chicken recipe that's been circulating on the video sharing platform.
13-Year-Old Dies After Fentanyl Overdose at School With 'Shocking Quantity' of 'Deadly Drugs'
Police found 40 small bags of powdered fentanyl in the gymnasium and several classrooms.
Sleep Hypnosis—What It Is, How It Works and Who Can Benefit
Sleep hypnosis helps prepare your mind and body to create the "perfect foundation" for a great night's sleep.
Massachusetts Hospitals Say COVID Has Greatly Affected the 'Stability of the System'
"Every corner of our healthcare system is gasping for air. Every unit and hallway is full, procedures are being cancelled," a hospital association stated.
Kansas Hospitals Running Out of Morgue Space, Searching for More Ventilators
"They're struggling to get the community to understand how dire the situation is in the hospital and the workload that they're taking on," Dr. Lisa Hays said.
Arizona COVID Funds at Risk Over Programs Limited to Schools Without Mask Mandates
The White House says the state programs discourage school districts from requiring face coverings despite CDC recommendations encouraging face masks.
Boy, 8, Whose Face Had 'Swollen Up' Diagnosed With Rare Blood Cancer
Jake Whittingham, from northern England, has acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells. "He continues to make us all amazingly proud," said the boy's uncle.
Girl, 5, Diagnosed With Rare and Aggressive Cancer After Having Back Pain
The girl's parents said it was "the most devastating week" of their lives when they found out about their daughter's diagnosis.
China Tells Citizens to Avoid Travel as They Might Be Unable to Return Home Due to COVID
Chinese citizens might not be able to return home if they've traveled to regions that were determined as "high risk" from an outbreak of COVID-19 infections.
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome Explained As YouTuber Adalia Rose Dies at 15
Progeria is a very rare medical condition, affecting only around one in 20 million people worldwide.
'Endemic' Disease Meaning Explained as Experts Predict COVID Could Become One
Some public health experts have predicted that COVID will become an endemic disease over time.