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Sleep apnea raises risk of long Covid by up to 75% for some, study says
Adults who have obstructive sleep apnea have up to an 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long Covid after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people without sleep apnea, a new study found.
Ted Cruz, Jimmy Kimmel to face off in one-on-one basketball game to benefit charity
Sen. Ted Cruz will face off against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel in a game of one-on-one basketball Saturday, with the proceeds to benefit two Houston-based charitable organizations, the comedian announced Monday night.
Cast of 'Heartstopper' sings Whitney Houston against anti-LGBT protesters in viral video
The cast of Netflix's same-sex love story "Heartstopper" celebrated London Pride with a Whitney Houston dance party as they faced off with anti-LGBTQ protesters.
Older Dads Have Geeky Sons, Study Says
If you think of yourself as a geeky boy, you may want to thank your old man, according to a study published Tuesday in Translational Psychiatry. The study surveyed 7,781 twins and found that being geeky was 57% inherited from the parents, particularly in male children with older fathers. The children were assessed at the age of 12 on their nonverbal intelligence, restrictive and repetitive behaviors, and social aloofness.
Light pollution ruins teen sleep and may contribute to mental disorders, study says
Hey sleepyheads -- have you been turning off or covering up all your smartphone and computer lights in your bedroom at night?
George Floyd's family members remember the man and what he stood for
The story of George Floyd has ignited a movement. But to his girlfriend, "Big Floyd" was the man she loved.
No link between diet and dementia? Not so fast
When it comes to diet and dementia, the research can seem like a mixed bag. Certain diets, like the Mediterranean diet, have sometimes been associated with better cognitive outcomes, but some studies have found no link between what people eat and their risk of dementia -- like one published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA.
Minnesota police investigating video of racist rant encouraging a Black student to take her own life
Police in Savage, Minnesota, are investigating a racist video shared widely on social media where a young girl is seen spewing hateful, racist slurs toward a Black high school student, encouraging her to take her own life.
Covid-19 rebound may be more common in people who take Paxlovid, early study suggests
Cases of Covid-19 rebound following treatment with the antiviral medication Paxlovid -- where infections rev back up again after people complete their five-day course of the medication -- appear to be at least twice as common as doctors previously knew, a new study suggests. Covid-19 rebound also seems to be more common in people who take Paxlovid compared with those who don't take the antiviral, although it can happen in either circumstance.
Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds
Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study revealed.
Target settles suit over asking job applicants about criminal records
Target reached a $3.74 million settlement in a class-action suit Thursday that alleged the retail giant's hiring process unfairly discriminated against African Americans and Latinos.
'Texas has never seen an event like' Harvey, FEMA Chief Says
Swollen rivers in east Texas aren't expected to crest until later this week, but federal officials are already predicting Tropical Storm Harvey will drive 30,000 people into shelters and spur 450,000 victims to seek some sort of disaster assistance.
Household disinfectants could be making kids overweight, study says
Multi-surface cleaners and other commonly used household disinfectants could be making children overweight by altering the bacteria found in their guts, a new study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests.
Tani Adewumi: How chess changed the fortunes of 11-year-old prodigy and his family
When Tanitoluwa "Tani" Adewumi mulls his next move on a chessboard, his instinct is to pile pressure on his opponent.
Scientists discover hidden deep-sea coral reef off South Carolina Coast
If you think Charleston, South Carolina, has plenty of history within its pre-Colonial grounds, just look at what's been hiding 160 miles off the city's coast for thousands of years: a giant deep-sea coral reef system. The chief scientist who helped make the discovery called it unbelievable.
New study says air hand dryers spread germs
Washing your grubby mitts is one of the best ways to cut your chances of getting sick and spreading harmful germs to others, but a new study may make you think twice before you use air hand dryers in public restrooms.
Authorities investigating the fatal police shooting of a Houston man
Authorities in Houston are investigating an incident in which a man was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy last week at a busy intersection.
The man who killed trailblazing Texas deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal is convicted of capital murder
The man who gunned down the Houston area's beloved first Sikh sheriff's deputy could face the death penalty after he was convicted Monday of capital murder.
Air pollution is making us dumber, study shows
Air pollution could be more damaging to our health than previously thought, according to a new study, which found that prolonged exposure to dirty air has a significant impact on our cognitive abilities, especially in older men.
Comedian KevOnStage Launching Health Web Series with CDC Foundation for Healthier Black Community
Comedian, actor, author, entertainer and popular content creator, Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks, together with the CDC Foundation, is launching a new web series, “Live to the Beat with KevOnStage.”
