Health

Subscribe

Dunkin' adds a spicy donut for the first time ever

Dunkin' is adding its first-ever spicy donut, and it's spooky too. The Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut is described as a "deliciously daring donut." It's baked with a classic yeast dough and topped with strawberry icing that's mixed with a blend …

'Hunker down': The fall Covid-19 surge is here

Just as predicted, the US is now grappling with a new Covid-19 surge -- one that could overwhelm hospitals, kill thousands of Americans a day by January and leave even young survivors with long-term complications.

Boris Johnson has split from his top scientists on coronavirus

There was a time when Boris Johnson claimed his government was following the science at every step of its plan for dealing with the coronavirus.

Fauci says he's 'not going to walk away' as Trump revives criticism

President Donald Trump revived his public criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci Tuesday morning, continuing his efforts to undermine the infectious disease expert even as the doctor said he's not going to bow to pressure.

A Focus on the Opioid Crisis that Ravaged America

With the growing awareness of the crisis of the opioid epidemic in our society, impactful measures are being implemented to curtail the growth of this phenomenon that has been linked to numerous overdoses, associated infections, and at unintentional deaths.

School District sued over alleged inappropriate behavior by volunteer soccer coach

The Lindbergh School District is now facing a lawsuit following accusations of inappropriate behavior by a soccer coach. The mother of a 12-year-old girl at the center of the lawsuit is speaking to News 4.

Kelly Rowland reveals pregnancy on Women's Health cover

Was it destiny's child or planned for Kelly Rowland to have a second baby?

Half of US states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases and some leaders push new measures

Half of US states are reporting an uptick in new Covid-19 cases and some state leaders have sprung into action to help curb the spread of the virus.

Houston Health Department, Greater Houston Restaurant Association launch food service training to help protect restaurant-goers during pandemic

The Houston Health Department and Greater Houston Restaurant Association are collaborating to protect the health and safety of restaurant-goers during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the health department’s Better. Together. campaign, the agencies are launching a training program to …

More people have died from Covid-19 than in the past 5 flu seasons combined. And coronavirus is much more contagious

Once again, misleading comparisons between the flu and Covid-19 caught widespread attention across the internet.

Senior Pentagon leadership quarantining after exposure to coronavirus

The top US general, Gen. Mark Milley, and several members of the Pentagon's senior leadership are quarantining after a top Coast Guard official tested positive for coronavirus, several US defense officials tell CNN.

10% of the world may have been infected by Covid-19, WHO official says

The novel coronavirus may have infected about one in 10 people globally, meaning the majority of the world remains vulnerable to Covid-19, a World Health Organization official has said.

Mental health days. Meeting-free times. Companies are adding new benefits to help workers cope

A few months into working remotely, Jamie Coakley noticed a worrisome trend at her company: 70% of employees had not taken more than two days off since the beginning of the year.

Family's annual Halloween display tackles BLM, COVID-19

A family in West Hartford turned their annual “over-the-top” Halloween display into a history lesson. A multi-paneled Halloween display at the home on North Main Street has gone up every year.

Woman hospitalized 3 times after COVID-19, reflects on long-term recovery

A Cincinnati woman said beating COVID-19 isn't the worst part of her battle. Instead, she said it's what comes after that leaves her struggling for air.