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The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has identified a third probable case of monkeypox. In a release, officials said that the...

US to drop COVID-19 test mandate for international travel

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a...

Knee pain from arthritis may be prevented by walking, study says

Frequent knee pain was less likely to develop in those over age 50 who have arthritis and walked for exercise compared...

Connecticut reports year’s first fatality, second case of Powassan virus due to tick bite

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) recently announced the state’s second case of Powassan virus infection (POWV) and first fatality in...

Higher fish consumption associated with increased risk of malignant melanoma in US, study suggests

A new study warns consuming higher amounts of tuna and non-fried fish appears to be associated with a greater likelihood...

Heart attack risk can be found through non-invasive calcium score screening scan

A screen for heart disease is available that may determine your risk of heart disease even before you show signs or symptoms, health...

New York City to lift mask mandates for students 2 to 4 years old

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced an end to mandatory masking for day care and school students aged...

COVID shots for children: Millions ordered, officials say

White House officials said that millions of COVID vaccine doses have been ordered for small children in anticipation of federal...

WHO: Monkeypox becoming ‘established’ in non-endemic countries is ‘real’ risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned that the time to contain outbreaks of the monkeypox virus in non-endemic countries is...

New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns