May 4, 2023 Detroit elementary school temporarily closes for deep cleaning to combat flu-like illness The Garvey Academy, a Michigan elementary school, will shut down for the remainder of the week for deep cleaning. The deep cleaning is being done to combat a flu-like illness.
April 11, 2023 Weight loss in older adults associated with risk of death, study shows A new study that followed healthy older Australian and U.S. adults concluded that weight loss may increase their risk of death, including life-limiting conditions.
April 3, 2023 Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says Although he received appropriate post-exposure treatment, a Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the U.S., an article in Clinical Infectious Diseases says. The man was 84.
March 22, 2023 Frightening new fungus 'candida auris': What is it? Who is susceptible? Medical and health care experts in New York weighed in on the rise in cases of the potentially deadly fungus candida auris, which is typically found in hospital settings and long-term care facilities.
March 21, 2023 'Charlie's Angels' star Farrah Fawcett battled cancer 'tooth and nail' for her son Redmond, assistant says Farrah Fawcett, the Marilyn Monroe of the 1970s who soared to fame as Jill Munroe in "Charlie’s Angels," passed away in 2009 at age 62 after battling anal cancer.
March 15, 2023 Reusable water bottles contain more bacteria than toilet seats do, says study A recent study by waterguru.com revealed that reusable water bottles are holding onto a good amount of germs, including 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seats.
March 13, 2023 Bruce Springsteen postpones 3 shows due to illness a month into first major tour in 6 years Bruce Springsteen has postponed three shows, including his Albany show, in a week due to illness. Springsteen is in the midst of his first major tour in six years.
March 3, 2023 US CDC concludes contaminated Indian cough syrup likely caused the deaths of 66 children in Gambia The United States Center for Disease Control determined that a contaminated cough syrup made by an Indian manufacturer likely caused dozens of children to die in Gambia.
March 1, 2023 Colorectal cancer is showing up in younger people and at more advanced stages: study A new study from the American Cancer Society says that advanced stage colorectal cancer (CRC) cases are rising and the disease is being seen more frequently in younger patients.
February 28, 2023 ‘My Three Sons' actress Dawn Lyn recovering after brain surgery and coma, co-star says: ‘Miracles do happen’ Dawn Lyn, the sister of former teen idol Leif Garrett, spoke to her "My Three Sons" co-star Tina Cole on Sunday. The former child star had a major health battle in late 2022.