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NFL and players’ union working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis
The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis.
Quest Diagnostics discloses cyber breach
Laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics reported a cyber breach in which an unauthorized party gained access to certain patient records.
Smile! It may be good for your mood and for your health
Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better.
Kenya announces 2nd Ebola death, a close relative of the first patient
Kenya's Health Ministry announced the country's second Ebola death Friday, saying a 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first patient died after developing symptoms while in quarantine.
South African runners don cheeky attire for annual race to spotlight prostate cancer
Hundreds of runners in purple briefs took to the streets of Johannesburg on Friday to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
Toledo, Ohio, mayor says employee error caused chemical leak, lifts remaining evacuation orders
Officials in northeast Ohio said Friday that a chemical tank leak earlier in the week was caused by a chemical reaction resulting from an employee error and lifted all remaining evacuation orders.
The Ozempic fountain of youth? Doctors wary of GLP-1 drugs’ anti-aging claims
Popular GLP-1 drugs prescribed for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss could also slow aging, according to recent animal testing and drugmakers' preliminary analysis of human data.
Myanmar’s detained leader Suu Kyi traded health concerns with her son in their first call in 5 years
The son of Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Friday that when he finally got to speak with his mother, who has spent more than five years in detention in the Southeast Asian country, it seemed in some ways like not much time had passed at all.
‘View’ panelist calls Megyn Kelly ‘a fungus’ for criticizing Christina Applegate’s MS misdiagnosis
The hosts of "The View" attacked Megyn Kelly after the podcast host criticized actress Christina Applegate for getting emotional about her MS misdiagnosis.
Defense Department says ketamine wafers could be used for wounded troops
The Pentagon is looking at ketamine wafers as a pain medication option for wounded military personnel on the battlefield.
MAHA advocate and top adviser to RFK Jr. resigns
Calley Means, a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a chief advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from his position with the Trump administration Thursday.
Europe’s killer heat this summer claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.
A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients’ tumors returning
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients' tumors come back, according to results of a major study released Thursday by drugmakers Moderna and Merck.
French officials report first fatal human case of Shamonda virus, normally found in livestock
French agriculture and health officials reported Thursday the first human infection and death from the Shamonda virus, which had only been found in livestock.
Quest Diagnostics reports cyber breach affecting ‘certain patient records’
Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics said it learned of a cyber breach of one of its systems this week, likely compromising some records for patients.
Women are protesting in Poland for free access to legal abortions
Women plan street demonstrations in more than 20 Polish cities and towns Thursday to protest the lack of access to free and legal abortion.
Pope Leo XIV won’t need further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV won't need any additional treatment for his lung cancer after last week's surgery, the Vatican announced on Wednesday.
Hilary Swank pushes back against criticism of pregnancy in her 50s
Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank is pushing back on criticism of her decision to give birth at the age of 52.
USDA recalls 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a recall of 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat hot dogs, bacon, sausages and other precooked or cured meat that may not have been cooled properly before shipping to grocery stores.
Goodell: NFL welcomes review of how Eagles handled Hurts’ blood clots
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the league welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots after the players' union asked for one.