Health and Medicine
Dad Who Thought He Had Stomach Bug Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
Jonathan Silcock, 37, and his family are now determined to make the most of the time ahead of them after the shocking discovery.
22q Syndrome Explained As Influencer Justin G Hospitalized After Seizure
The Boston-based content creator has a genetic condition that is estimated to occur in 1 in 2,000-4,000 births.
Elective Abortion Undermines Medicine's Core Philosophy
The state has a profound interest in protecting the integrity of the medical profession. Doing so also protects our patients—both mothers and their unborn children.
74 Percent of Americans Believe Their Lives Have Returned to Normal
The optimistic outlook comes as COVID-19 cases are again on the rise across much of the United States.
Mother Dies After Being Sent to Recovery Center Following Butt Lift Surgery
"Rachelle was 32. She had two small children and that's the last thing she said to me. 'Tell my boys I love them,'" the victim's friend told local media.
Cheerleader Cleans Teeth Herself at Home for 1st Time Since Being Paralyzed
The Texas teenager suffered a spinal cord injury in September while training, and was hospitalized for around two months.
Harris Pledges $1.5B to Bolster Health Care in Underserved Areas
This funding, pulled from Biden's American Rescue Plan, will "support over 22,700 providers—the largest field strength in history for these programs."
Wisconsin News Meteorologist Pete Petoniak Hospitalized With COVID
Petoniak, a meteorologist for WLUK, has said he has fallen ill with the virus despite being fully vaccinated in what's known as a breakthrough case.
Child From 'Where We 'bout to Eat At' Video Dies With Rare Immune Disease
The young boy entertained millions with his viral video clip and was "meant to be seen" by the world, according to his mom.
Cheerleader Says It's 'Insane' Freak Accident Hospitalized Her for 8 Weeks
The teenager suffered a severe spinal cord injury on September 20, which left her paralyzed from the chest down and unable to move her hands.
First Drug to Improve Growth in Children With Dwarfism Approved by FDA
The FDA said with the drug, children with the most common form of dwarfism have "a treatment option that targets the underlying cause of their short stature."
'Cute' Freckle on Woman's Face Turns Out to Be 'Highly Aggressive' Cancer
After receiving the diagnosis, KayIa Mailer said she "sobbed" in her bathroom and "had constant anxiety about dying."
Hospital Slammed for Serving Orange and OJ to Woman With Citrus Allergy
"It's just insane to have that happen in a hospital of all places," commented the disgruntled patient.
Makayla Noble Update As Paralyzed Cheerleader Told To Wean off Neck Brace
The teen, who suffered severe spinal cord injury in September, has returned home from hospital for the first time since her accident.
Surgeon Who Removed Woman's 44lb Tumor Warns Against Ignoring Symptoms
The tumor is known as a uterine fibroid, which can cause symptoms like stomach swelling, menstrual changes and pain.
What to Know About Monkeypox As Case Reported in Maryland
The disease, which can spread between people, has been reported less than 50 times in the U.S. since 1970, but twice so far this year.
FDA Approves Virtual System to Bring Relief to Chronic Pain Sufferers
The authorization offers pain sufferers a treatment option "that does not include opioid pain medications."
'Beauty Consultant' Accused of Killing Woman With Silicone Butt Injections
Lisa Fernandez, 47, has been charged with second degree felony manslaughter following the death of Marja McClendon.
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.
Human Trials for Nasal Alzheimer's Vaccine Due to Start
The trials are set to be the first in which humans are given a nasal vaccine in order to treat Alzheimer's.
COVID Breakthrough Cases Explained As Dancer Derek Hough Tests Positive
The TV personality developed COVID despite being fully vaccinated. Experts say such cases are to be expected and vaccines still work.
Why Another Spike in COVID Cases Doesn't Mean Science Has Failed
Experts have told Newsweek that although cases are rising sharply in Europe and creeping up in the U.S., basic measures to prevent the virus spreading still work.
Paralyzed Cheerleader Makayla Noble 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.
What To Know About COVID Vaccine Rules Before Booking a Trip to Mexico
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.
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.
Pulmonary Embolism Explained As NPR Books Editor Petra Mayer Dies at 46
Tributes have poured in for Mayer—known for her love of science fiction, comic books, and cats—with one co-worker saying: "She was the best of us."
Woman's Reaction Over Male Doctor's Comment Divides Opinion: 'Plain Creepy'
Some agreed that the comment was "just plain creepy" while others accused the woman of being "over-sensitive."
Cheerleader Makayla Noble 'Instantly' Knew She Was Paralyzed in Accident
After several weeks of rehabilitation, the 17-year-old can now lift her arms and also has feeling in her legs.
California Has More COVID Cases Than Florida, Texas—Here's Why
The average number of daily COVID cases reported in California is roughly five times higher than Florida and twice as high as Texas, but experts told Newsweek it's tough to accurately compare states.
Where Delta-8 Cannabis Extract Is Illegal As Texas Temporarily Allows Sale
The psychoactive cannabis substance is sold around the U.S. but its legal status in many states is unclear.