Health news

Health news from Google News (RapidAPI).

8765 articles

Low-dose triple-pill cuts risk of recurrent stroke by about 40%, global trial shows

Treatment with GMRx2, a single pill combination of three low-dose blood pressure medicines, significantly reduced the risk of another stroke in patients...

15 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials have stopped the publication of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations.

16 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

In a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates The Bahamas for becoming the latest Caribbean...

14 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

Person with measles passed through Logan Airport, officials say

Massachusetts health officials warned Wednesday that people who were in Terminal C of the Boston airport between midnight and 2:30 a.m. on April 14 may have...

13 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

CDC blocks publication of report showing COVID vaccine efficacy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has canceled publication of a scientific report showing the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine,...

16 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics...

16 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

Poor Sleep May Raise Dementia Risk in People with Epilepsy

A study published in the journal Neurology showed that poor sleep was associated with higher dementia risk in people with focal epilepsy, while getting six...

13 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

Travelers at Logan Airport may have been exposed to measles when infected passenger entered terminal

Travelers at Logan International Airport may have been exposed to measles earlier this month after a Rhode Island man infected with the virus passed through...

15 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

Expert shares tips on managing spring allergies at home

Spring in Central Ohio can bring a surge in pollen, leading to a spike in seasonal allergies.

16 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

RFK Jr. Says His Department Advises All Children to Get Measles Vaccine

Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department,...

13 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

Person with measles was on flight to Logan Airport last week, health officials warn

Health officials in Boston said a person with measles passed through Logan Airport last week. Here is what you need to know.

15 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

What’s behind phantom ear ringing? Scientists find the brain switch

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a specific brain circuit that may help explain the persistent ringing or buzzing in the...

16 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

How does imagination really work in the brain? New explanation upends what we knew

Your brain is currently expending about a fifth of your body's energy, and almost none of that is being used for what you're doing right now.

15 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

HHS rejects publication of study showing Covid-19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations, ER visits

Covid-19 vaccines roughly halved the chances that a US adult would need to visit the emergency room or be hospitalized with their infections last fall and...

17 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

Traveler with measles recently passed through Boston’s Logan Airport, officials warn

BOSTON — State and local officials issued an urgent public health warning on Wednesday morning regarding a person with measles who passed through Boston's...

15 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

The No. 1 Fish to Eat for Better Health, According to Nutrition Experts

Nutrition experts explain that the healthiest fish to eat is salmon, due to its omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and other macronutrients.

15 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

Pollen counts are rising. Here's which cities will be hit the hardest

For those who are sensitive to pollen, it may be time to pull out the allergy medicine. These cities could get hit the hardest.

15 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

Existing Drugs Show Promise In Treating Fatty Liver Disease, Study Says

A new study from the University of Barcelona suggests a promising way to treat fatty liver disease using medicines that already exist.

15 0 0

Health news • Apr 22

Possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston, health officials say

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco...

13 0 0