HEALTH

You are what you eat – and what you eat from: How industrial chemicals contaminate our bodies

They are called the "forever chemicals". Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS (pronounced simply as P-fas), are part of a family…

White House says COVID vaccination for kids younger than 5 could start in a few weeks

The White House laid out the federal government's plans to make the first COVID-19 vaccines available for very young children.

COVID-19 vaccinations…

California lawmakers ramp up efforts to become a sanctuary state for abortion rights

While 26 states in the U.S. are likely to ban or restrict abortion care if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, California is positioning…

The FDA is investigating a hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to strawberries

The FDA and other agencies are investigating a hepatitis A outbreak in the U.S. and Canada potentially linked to organic fresh strawberries.

North Korea says its COVID outbreak is now under control. But is it

SEOUL — Before May 12, many experts doubted North Korea's claims not to have a single case of COVID-19.

But the country changed its story…

Monkeypox patients pets must be isolated or KILLED warn experts

London: With monkeypox cases spreading across more than 20 countries, the world - which has been battling the Covid-19 pandemic for over 2 years -…

Monkeypox can be caused by eating meat. Five myths about the virus BUSTED amid global outbreak

After the world struggled with the Covid-19 pandemic for nearly three years, the sudden spread of another viral disease - Monkeypox - is causing concern…

Hugs help women face stress study says. Men you are out of luck

You have a big test, a difficult conversation or a stressful day ahead -- how much of a difference could a hug from your partner make on your state…