HEALTH
Listeria Symptoms Explained As Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken
Around 1,600 people develop listeriosis every year in the United States, CDC figures show, with around 260 of these individuals dying from the disease.
4th July Fireworks See People Warn Their Sound Can Trigger PTSD in Veterans
"The sounds of fireworks—they can sound very similar to small arms fire, mortar rounds, just a plethora of explosives," said Iraq veteran Jeremy Harrell.
Kate Middleton Self-Isolating After Contact Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Duchess of Cambridge was in the crowd at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Friday, though it has not been disclosed when the contact took place.
Eating Chicken Soon? CDC Says Avoid These Products Amid Huge Tyson Listeria Recall
One death has been reported in Texas. Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, confusion and loss of balance.
73 Percent of Americans Not Getting Vaccinated Say Risk of the Delta Variant Exaggerated
The survey results come amid warnings from President Joe Biden and the nation's top health experts that the Delta variant is more contagious than other strains of COVID-19 and therefore poses a greater risk to unvaccinated people.
Surgeon General Murthy Says COVID Delta Variant Is 'Doubling Nearly Every 2 Weeks'
According to data collected from the CDC over the past four weeks, the states with the highest proportions of the Delta variant are Missouri at 29.9 percent, Colorado at 12.2 percent, and New Jersey at 10.2 percent.
West Nile Virus Reemerges as Mosquito Tests Positive in Houston Subdivision
This comes as folks try to shoo away the COVID-19 coronavirus that lurked all of 2020 and most of 2021 so far, and just before hurricane season.
What Is Melioidosis? Three People in U.S. Infected With Rare Disease, CDC Says
The cases are unusual given that the disease is endemic to tropical and subtropical climates.
South Africa Makes Up Over 30 Percent of COVID Cases Reported on Continent
There were 20,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in the country on Friday for a total of 1.9 million, with 66,323 deaths.
Philadelphia Woman Gives Birth on Bus, Says Baby Has Been Nicknamed 'Bus'
The mother, Makira William, was shocked that she went into labor on public transport, which she said "happens in movies, or TV shows, not in real life."
Israel Again Requiring People to Wear Masks Indoors as COVID Delta Variant Spreads
Israel is tightening restrictions in hopes of containing the spread of the COVID Delta variant as the nation reaches its highest infection rate in three months.
WHO Asks Countries to Approve China's COVID Vaccine for Emergency Use
The WHO said Western countries were "undermining confidence in life-saving vaccines that have already been shown to be safe and effective."
Man Buys Pepper Filled With Bugs and Reveals How to Tell If They're Inside
The insect enthusiast opened up the vegetable with a knife while he was sitting inside his car.
New COVID Wave Feared by Half of Americans Ahead of July 4 Celebrations, Poll Reveals
With cases of the Delta variant rising, concern over a potential new wave of COVID in the U.S. has been expressed by half of the country.
Teenager Mistakenly Given COVID Vaccine Not Approved for Children
The Moderna vaccine has not yet been authorized for use in people below 18 years of age.
Heat Wave Pet Safety, How to Keep Pets Cool, Symptoms of Overheating
Pets can suffer heat strokes very easily and signs of overheating can include excessive panting, difficulty breathing and drooling.
The Top Five Healthiest Communities in America
Based on the U.S. News & World Report's list of Healthiest Counties, here are the top five places to live in America.
Woman Has Breast Removed After Cancer Misdiagnosis: 'Truly Shocking'
Brenda Young had to cope with the "horror and anguish" of her ordeal alone as she was separated from her loved ones during the COVID lockdown.
Saline Injected Instead of COVID Vaccine in South Carolina
The health department said being injected with the salt water solution was unlikely to be harmful.
Controversial "Weight-Loss Device" That Locks Jaws Shut Sparks Outrage Online
With the device, the wearer will only be able to open their mouth two millimeters wide and will be restricted to a liquid diet.
U.K. Health Secretary Believes Country Can Reopen in July Despite Over 20K New COVID Cases
Sajid Javid told Parliament the country is on track to reopen on July 19 and insisted Britain is "heading in the right direction."
Child Dies of COVID in 'Tragic' but 'Rare' Case: 'This Virus Is Dangerous'
A Winnipeg-based epidemiologist told local media the death marks the 13th coronavirus fatality in a person under the age of 19 in Canada.