Researchers May Have Cracked The Code For The Best Kind Of Cuddle

Experts have touted the health benefits of hugging for years, saying hugs can lower stress levels and boost self-confidence.

• Nov 26, 2021

Researchers Find Link Between Diabetes And Risk Of Developing Breast Cancer

The researchers' findings could help doctors better treat breast cancer and reduce the risk for patients who are obese or suffer from type-2 diabetes.

• Nov 24, 2021

Data Finds Drug Overdoses Up 28.5% From A Year Before

New research shows America's opioid epidemic has reached unprecedented levels during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Nov 21, 2021

'The Sport That Saves Our Spirit': Breast Cancer Survivors Compete In Dragon Boat Race

Breast cancer survivors joined in a show of unity and athleticism for the annual Dragon Boat Festival.

• Nov 21, 2021

Study Finds As Many As 1.6 Million Americans Had Change In Sense Of Smell After Catching COVID

Most recover their sense of smell eventually, but some may never do so.

• Nov 18, 2021

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Sees Spike In Child Mental Health Emergencies

Nicklaus Children's Hospital say they are treating their highest number ever of children and teens suffering from mental health struggles.

• Nov 17, 2021

Pfizer Asks FDA To Authorize Experimental COVID-19 Antiviral Pill, Paxlovid

Pfizer announced on Tuesday it is asking federal regulators to authorize its experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill and the Biden administration plans to purchase 10 million doses, according to a source familiar with the plans.

• Nov 16, 2021

New Study Finds COVID-19 Antibodies Present In Breast Milk Of Moms

Some of them had antibodies from contracting the actual virus, while others received an mRNA COVID vaccine.

• Nov 10, 2021

Pfizer Asks FDA To Authorize Booster Shot For All Adults

The company says new data from a large clinical trial of more than 10,000 fully vaccinated people found that a booster dose was over 95% effective against COVID-19 compared to individuals who were fully vaccinated but had not received a booster dose.

• Nov 9, 2021

Researchers Studying Unique Non-Drug Treatment To Eliminate Chronic Back Pain

Millions of adults are coping with chronic back pain, which can significantly limit their ability to work and do other daily activities.

• Nov 8, 2021

Children 5-11 Years Old Began Getting Covid-19 Shots Over The Weekend

Children as young as 5 began getting COVID-19 vaccines over the weekend after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's safe for kids to get the Pfizer vaccine.

• Nov 8, 2021

CDC Data Show Flu Vaccination Rates Are Lower In Black And Hispanic Americans

Experts say if you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now is the time. One hospital system is putting the spotlight on racial disparities when it comes to the flu.

• Nov 7, 2021

FDA Authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids As Young As 5

The Food and Drug Administration authorized a smaller dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, a critical step for the more than 28 million children that may soon be eligible.

• Oct 29, 2021

Research Shows Significant Disparities For Black Women In Breast Cancer Detection & Treatment

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's important to highlight the disparities in treatment and survival of breast cancer for Black women.

• Oct 27, 2021

Researchers Find Antibiotics Can Be A First-Line Treatment For Many Patients Facing Appendectomy

Appendectomy for appendicitis is the most common emergency surgical procedure in the United States.

• Oct 25, 2021

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