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Woman sick with cold

An ingredient in common cold medicines may not actually relieve congestion

January 14, 2023January 13, 2023 by Scripps News

There’s growing evidence that an ingredient in many cold medicines isn’t relieving congestion. Phenylephrine has been proven to be safe, but at least four studies …

Read moreAn ingredient in common cold medicines may not actually relieve congestion

Shoveling snow away from house to prevent basement flooding

Shoveling snow is as tough on your heart as a treadmill stress test

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 by Newsy

For many people, shoveling snow during winter is a fact of life. However, it can be a dangerous and even deadly activity for some. Along …

Read moreShoveling snow is as tough on your heart as a treadmill stress test

Woman sick with cold

Why do you get sick more often in the winter?

December 22, 2022January 6, 2023 by Scripps National Desk

Every year, it seems like more people are getting sick as the temperature drops. This winter, the U.S. is dealing with a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, …

Read moreWhy do you get sick more often in the winter?

Katie Couric announces she was diagnosed with breast cancer

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Television personality Katie Couric revealed on Sept. 28 that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In a post online, Couric said she was diagnosed with cancer …

Read moreKatie Couric announces she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Little girl using nebulizer for asthma

It’s Asthma Peak Week in the U.S.—and cases are getting more severe

September 19, 2022September 16, 2022 by Newsy

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Read moreIt’s Asthma Peak Week in the U.S.—and cases are getting more severe

Dr. Sara Goza explains an infant's upcoming vaccinations to his mother in an exam room in Georgia.

Polio is making a comeback and here’s what you need to know

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Since 2020, much of the world has been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and how to slow the spread of that virus. Now, a health …

Read morePolio is making a comeback and here’s what you need to know

Stem cell transplant cures man of HIV, blood cancer

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

A 66-year-old man is now cancer- and HIV-free after undergoing stem cell treatment at City of Hope in Los Angeles, a cancer research and treatment …

Read moreStem cell transplant cures man of HIV, blood cancer

Kentucky man in remission after being first to undergo new cancer therapy focused on T-cells

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by WCPO News

A Northern Kentucky man is the first patient in the world to receive cancer therapy, which has kept his cancer from returning. John Hornsby Sr. …

Read moreKentucky man in remission after being first to undergo new cancer therapy focused on T-cells

Boy fights Muscular Dystrophy and ghosts with customized ‘Ghostbusters’ wheelchair

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by WFTX

A boy who has been fighting Muscular Dystrophy his whole life can now do so while fighting ghosts, living through his favorite movie on his …

Read moreBoy fights Muscular Dystrophy and ghosts with customized ‘Ghostbusters’ wheelchair

A girl cleans her ear after swimming in the ocean.\

How to make homemade swimmer’s ear drops

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is a painful infection of the outer ear canal. It is typically caused by water remaining inside …

Read moreHow to make homemade swimmer’s ear drops

Red strawberries piled up together.

Hepatitis A symptoms to watch for in wake of strawberry contamination

May 31, 2022June 1, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

With summer finally here, it’s the season for picking and eating fresh fruit, especially strawberries, which are in peak ripeness right now. However, the Food …

Read moreHepatitis A symptoms to watch for in wake of strawberry contamination

shoes on or off in houses

Research answers whether you should wear shoes inside the house

April 20, 2022April 19, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

The debate never ends: Is your home a shoeless one? Or is it a safe space for indoor shoe-wearers? A recent Wall Street Journal opinion …

Read moreResearch answers whether you should wear shoes inside the house

Griffin McConnell plays chess seated at card table with reporter

Teen becomes national chess master following fourth brain surgery

April 17, 2022April 15, 2022 by The Denver Channel

A lot of brainpower is needed to excel at chess. Griffin McConnell, 17, has undergone four different brain surgeries to treat severe seizures and still …

Read moreTeen becomes national chess master following fourth brain surgery

Illustration of lungs

Hospitals Use ‘Lungs In A Box’ To Solve Donation Shortage

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by Newsy

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Read moreHospitals Use ‘Lungs In A Box’ To Solve Donation Shortage

Claire Bridges in hospital room

Woman who lost both legs to COVID-19 encourages others to ‘never give up’

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by WFTS Webteam

A woman who lost both of her legs from COVID-19 complications returned home earlier this month. Claire Bridges said she wants to inspire others to “never give …

Read moreWoman who lost both legs to COVID-19 encourages others to ‘never give up’

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis stepping away from acting due to cognitive disorder

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting as he battles health issues, his family said. The actor’s daughter, Rumer Willis, posted on Instagram that her father …

Read moreBruce Willis stepping away from acting due to cognitive disorder

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith

Here’s everything you need to know about alopecia after Chris Rock’s joke

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Newsy

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Read moreHere’s everything you need to know about alopecia after Chris Rock’s joke

"Jeopardy!" champion Christine Whelchel is shown after removing her wig during her run on the show to normalize the effects of cancer treatments.

‘Jeopardy!’ champion ditches wig to normalize cancer recovery

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

It’s been a time full of constant headlines for “Jeopardy!” In addition to the naming of new hosts and the historic run of Amy Schneider, …

Read more‘Jeopardy!’ champion ditches wig to normalize cancer recovery

Checking glucose on smartphone, dosing with insulin pump

FDA approves first smartphone app to deliver doses of insulin

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by The Denver Channel

Your smartphone will now have the ability to deliver doses of insulin after the US Food and Drug Administration clears it. On Feb. 17, Tandem …

Read moreFDA approves first smartphone app to deliver doses of insulin

Rice scooped from pot

Avoid rice food poisoning with these simple tips

February 8, 2022February 7, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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Rosie the penguin

Meet Rosie, the penguin inspiring kids with disabilities

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 by KNXV

Rosie, an African penguin, might be small in stature, but the penguin brought out big smiles and laughs from a group of children who were eager …

Read moreMeet Rosie, the penguin inspiring kids with disabilities

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham with National Guard members

New Mexico governor asks National Guard to volunteer in classrooms amid COVID surge

January 21, 2022January 20, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new initiative to staff schools as the state faces a surge in cases of COVID-19. Lujan Grisham …

Read moreNew Mexico governor asks National Guard to volunteer in classrooms amid COVID surge

Scientist studies hemp oil in dropper

Study finds cannabis compounds might prevent COVID-19 infection

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Researchers in Oregon say that compounds found in cannabis could possibly prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering healthy human cells. The study was published …

Read moreStudy finds cannabis compounds might prevent COVID-19 infection

Cleaning, disinfecting or sanitizing counter

Sanitizing vs. disinfecting: Here’s the difference

December 30, 2021December 29, 2021 by Clint Davis

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This 11-year-old boy is starting college next year

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by KNXV

At just 11 years old, calculus homework is no match for Monty Hernandez. While other kids his age are hoping to make the middle school basketball …

Read moreThis 11-year-old boy is starting college next year

Designers create fashionable blouses to help others during chemotherapy sessions

December 22, 2021December 21, 2021 by WEWS

Two Ohio women are empowering others by helping those battling breast cancer feel and look better during treatment. Denise West has many titles, including breast …

Read moreDesigners create fashionable blouses to help others during chemotherapy sessions

White House says free at-home COVID tests will soon be available for delivery

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by 10 News San Diego

The White House announced it would take new measures to battle an impending wave of COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant, a highly transmissible strain …

Read moreWhite House says free at-home COVID tests will soon be available for delivery

Fitness fanatics use GPS tracker to turn routes into art

December 15, 2021December 14, 2021 by Newsy

There are no shortcuts or changing course midway when creating art with GPS as your paintbrush. Jakub Mosur follows points on a map, which he …

Read moreFitness fanatics use GPS tracker to turn routes into art

Adam Wright graduates high school

Teen with terminal cancer gets his own high school graduation ceremony

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

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Read moreTeen with terminal cancer gets his own high school graduation ceremony

Group of surgeons in operating room at hospital

Surgeons successfully attached a pig kidney to a human, giving hope for the future of transplants

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

Pigs already give us so much — bacon, carnitas, companionship, adorable smiles and tail-wags. But now we can add one more possible contribution to the …

Read moreSurgeons successfully attached a pig kidney to a human, giving hope for the future of transplants

Chris Brannigan and daughter Hasti

Why this dad is walking from Maine to North Carolina without his shoes

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 by WTVR

British Army Major Chris Brannigan is making a barefoot trek from Maine to North Carolina because of a rare condition his 9-year-old daughter Hasti deals …

Read moreWhy this dad is walking from Maine to North Carolina without his shoes

Peanut brittle on dark background

These Halloween candy recipes were created during the 1918 pandemic

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by Kaitlin Gates

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Why you should wash new clothes before wearing them

October 8, 2021December 8, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 12/08/2021

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Read moreWhy you should wash new clothes before wearing them

Model with type 1 diabetes walks runway with insulin pump

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

The diabetes community raised a cheer for model Lila Moss when she confidently strode down a high-fashion runway with her insulin pump on full display. …

Read moreModel with type 1 diabetes walks runway with insulin pump

Veterans behind nonprofit help others with PTSD through gaming

October 3, 2021October 1, 2021 by KTNV News

A group of Army veterans is calling on other veterans to join their squad. Dad Body Calvary is a nonprofit that collects and rebuilds gaming consoles …

Read moreVeterans behind nonprofit help others with PTSD through gaming

Costco limiting water and toilet paper purchases as Delta variant spreads

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 by Tricia Goss

If you have suspected that people are stocking up on supplies again, you might be correct. Members-only big-box retail chain Costco has confirmed that its …

Read moreCostco limiting water and toilet paper purchases as Delta variant spreads

Mason Peoples wears mask in school photo

Mom asked son not to take off his mask in school so he wore it for school photo

September 24, 2021September 27, 2021 by WXYZ

Picture day lets the world know that school is officially in session. But amid a pandemic, it can also show signs of the times. Mask …

Read moreMom asked son not to take off his mask in school so he wore it for school photo

Hospital employee performs spontaneous ballet in lobby

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 by Fox 13

As yet another COVID-19 wave continues to devastate Utah, exhausting heroic health care workers as hospitals fill beyond capacity, a spontaneous act showed beauty still exists in …

Read moreHospital employee performs spontaneous ballet in lobby

Woman turned hobby of making dog treats into a growing business

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 by KMTV

A spunky business owner in Omaha, Neb. realized she wanted to follow her passion for loving dogs after taking time to focus on her sobriety. …

Read moreWoman turned hobby of making dog treats into a growing business

Teen raises $14,000 for pediatric cancer research through bake sales

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 by The Denver Channel

Inside her Loveland, Colo. kitchen, 13-year-old Daniela Ortiz is baking up a big difference. This sweet endeavor started six years ago when her mom, Jill, …

Read moreTeen raises $14,000 for pediatric cancer research through bake sales

Olympian auctioned off silver medal to raise money for an infant’s heart surgery

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 by The Denver Channel

A Polish Olympian auctioned off the silver medal she won at the Tokyo Olympics to help raise money for a great cause. Javelin thrower Maria …

Read moreOlympian auctioned off silver medal to raise money for an infant’s heart surgery

Newly married man learns he’s a match to donate kidney to husband

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 by The Denver Channel

It’s easy to see that Rafael Díaz and Reid Alexander were made for each other. Luckily, so were their kidneys. “We matched in every sense,” Díaz …

Read moreNewly married man learns he’s a match to donate kidney to husband

Mom swimming across America to raise funds in honor of daughter who died of cancer

August 17, 2021August 20, 2021 by WMAR News

A mother is swimming across America in honor of her 14-year-old daughter who died of cancer. Vicki Bunke is participating in 14 open water charity …

Read moreMom swimming across America to raise funds in honor of daughter who died of cancer

Teacher battling cancer surprised with $1,000 worth of school supplies

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 by WFTS Webteam

Going back to school comes with an array of emotions, but one teacher in Florida is expressing tears of joy. Jessica Nunemaker, a teacher at …

Read moreTeacher battling cancer surprised with $1,000 worth of school supplies

New Barbie honors woman who developed COVID vaccine

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by WPTV

A professor who led the development of one of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines is among six front-line medical workers who are being honored as Barbie …

Read moreNew Barbie honors woman who developed COVID vaccine

Jennifer Aniston cut ‘anti-vaxxers’ out of her ‘weekly routine’

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Scripps National Desk

Jennifer Aniston says she has “lost a few people in my weekly routine” who have either refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine or disclose whether …

Read moreJennifer Aniston cut ‘anti-vaxxers’ out of her ‘weekly routine’

Girl battling brain cancer meets a ‘unicorn’ through Make-A-Wish Foundation

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 by NewsChannel5

It’s not every day you get to meet a unicorn, but thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, one little girl got the chance to meet one. …

Read moreGirl battling brain cancer meets a ‘unicorn’ through Make-A-Wish Foundation

Walmart store front

Walmart joins Target in announcing it won’t be open on Thanksgiving

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 by WCPO News

Walmart announced June 4 that its U.S. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving later this year. The big-box store said in a press release that the stores …

Read moreWalmart joins Target in announcing it won’t be open on Thanksgiving

Trained dogs can effectively sniff out COVID-19

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by WCPO News

A group in the United Kingdom says it has discovered more evidence that dogs are able to detect COVID-19 in humans. According to Medical Detection Dogs, …

Read moreTrained dogs can effectively sniff out COVID-19

Broadway reopening: Posters show Broadway shows

Broadway is reopening after COVID-19 closure with fan favorites ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Lion King’

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

It’s the news all theater-goers have been waiting for — Broadway is reopening! On May 11, stars of three of the best-loved shows made the …

Read moreBroadway is reopening after COVID-19 closure with fan favorites ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Lion King’

Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests can give you results at home within minutes

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by Tricia Goss

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Read moreOver-the-counter COVID-19 tests can give you results at home within minutes

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