
HIV Cure Breakthrough in Africa: South African Woman Stays Virus-Free
KIGALI, Rwanda — In a landmark first for the continent hardest hit by HIV, a new clinical trial in South...

Frozen Shrimp Recalled Over Radioactive Cesium-137 Contamination
Federal officials have broadened the recall of frozen shrimp products due to potential contamination with the radioactive isotope Cesium-137, significantly...

NFL Bans Smelling Salts to Protect Players From Concussion Risks
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The NFL is banning the use of “smelling salts” during games, saying the products aren’t proven...

New Malaria Drug for Babies Approved, Brings Hope in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda — Alice Nekesa did not know she was infected with malaria-causing parasites until it was too late. She...

How to Protect Yourself from Vibrio vulnificus in Coastal Waters
NEW YORK — States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in...

Caffeine Pouch Craze Among Teens Sparks Health Risk Warnings
Caffeine Pouch Craze Among Teens Sparks Expert Health Warnings The caffeine pouch craze among teens is worrying health experts, who...

Texas Declares End of Measles Outbreak After 762 Cases
The measles outbreak centered in West Texas – one of the largest and deadliest in decades – has ended, state...

Summer Colds and Stratus COVID-19 Variant: What to Know
Summer heat, outdoor fun … and cold and flu symptoms? The three may not go together in many people’s minds: partly...

Fourth Death in New York City Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Fourth Death in New York City Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak NEW YORK — Health officials confirmed Thursday that a fourth person...