HEALTH
Symptoms of Tapeworm in the Brain Explained as Man Diagnosed After Seizures
After suffering a violent seizure that left him shaking on his bedroom floor and "talking gibberish," a 38-year-old Massachusetts man was taken to hospital where he was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis.
What Is Toad Venom? Effects of Psychedelic Mike Tyson Took Explained
Some studies have shown the use of toad venom may potentially have psychotherapeutic effects. But is the mind-altering drug dangerous?
Tennessee Swiftly Starts Giving Exemptions For Law That Prohibits COVID Vaccine Mandates
Six of the 19 entities that submitted requests Monday, which was the first day to apply, received exemptions to the law's strict requirements.
COVID Cluster That Forced High School Into Remote Learning May Be Tied to Homecoming Dance
Roughly 25 cases have been identified at Pilgrim High School, with more than half of the individuals reporting that they attended the homecoming dance.
Health Clinic Gave 14 Kids Wrong Dose of COVID Vaccine; 2 Report Possible Side Effects
A parent of two children reported receiving double the recommended dose for kids. The mother said they were notified 10 hours after receiving the vaccine.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Decides to Drop One of Country's Most Restrictive Mask Mandates
While many indoor spaces will no longer have mask mandates, protective wear will still be required in certain settings.
Pfizer Asks FDA to Authorize COVID-Fighting Pill It Says Cut Serious Cases By 89 Percent
The company conducted trials with unvaccinated people who were high-risk, due to age or health issues, who were showing early symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
Pfizer Agrees to Allow Generic Drug Companies to Make COVID-19 Pill, Waives Royalties
The deal allows generic drug companies to make the COVID-19 pill for use in 95 countries, making it available to around 53 percent of the world's population.
Despite Record Number of COVID Cases, Russia Resumes Air Travel to Several Countries
While the announcement might be exciting for some, it comes as Russia's infections and deaths attributed to COVID-19 reach record highs.
Personal Trainer Who Thought She Had COVID Terminally Ill With Lung Cancer
36-year-old Jenny Weller developed a dry cough in late 2019, but delayed treatment as she thought it was a mild COVID infection.
Makayla Noble Update As Paralyzed Cheerleader Goes Home After Two Months in Hospital
The Texas cheerleader has been described by her family as "happy but tired" after her journey home. Her return home coincided with Do It For Mak day, organized by supporters.
Teacher With COVID Dies Weeks After Husband Sued Hospital Over Ivermectin Refusal
Tamara Drock, who was admitted to the hospital with COVID, had been placed on a ventilator in September when her condition worsened.
West Virginia, Arkansas Latest States to Allow All Adults to Get COVID Booster Shots
The states join California, Colorado and New Mexico, which all enacted new policies in the hopes of curbing surges caused by end-of-year holiday gatherings.
Washington Seeks $38B From Opioid Distributors After 8,000 Deaths Over 11 Years
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has taken McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health Inc. and Amerisource Bergen Corp. to court.
Coming 'Blizzard' of New Infections Prompts U.K. to Broaden COVID Vaccine Booster Program
All U.K. residents aged 40 to 49 will now be able to get a booster, while they were previously only available for people aged 50 and older.
Police Search for Anti-Vaccine Activists Accused of Plotting Attack on Italy's Government
Turin police searched the homes of 17 people they deemed the most dangerous in an anti-vaccine group chat that allegedly made threats against Italian officials.
Can You Travel to Mexico Without a COVID Vaccine?
The land border between Mexico and the U.S. reopened earlier in November. But the CDC warns that COVID-19 levels in the popular tourist destination are high.
China Confines 1,500 University Students to Dorms, Delivers Meals After COVID Outbreak
On Monday, the National Health Commission announced 32 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, 25 of them in the northeastern city of Dalian.
Unvaccinated in Austria Go Under Lockdown, Face $1,660 Fine Per Violation
Austrian officials say that they "didn't take this step lightly" amid growing COVID-19 infection rates.
Food Tastes Like 'Sewage' for 11-Year-Old With Long COVID Who Can't Eat
"He said food tasted like sewage and poo and water tasted like rotten eggs, and he would keep throwing up," the boy's mother said.
Three Snow Leopards at Nebraska Zoo Die of COVID a Month After Testing Positive
A snow leopard in South Dakota also died of COVID in October.
Lawmaker Decries Holocaust Comment From Anti-Vaccine Mandate Activist at Public Session
Anti-mandate activists wore the yellow Star of David on their chests in reference to the Holocaust, prompting State Sen. Pat Petey to denounce them strongly.