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Are You Drinking Enough Water During Winter Months?
Remembering to drink enough water is easy during the summer, when higher temperatures and outdoor activities drive the point home. But staying adequately hydrated is just as important during the winter.
Wuhan Bans Cars, Hong Kong Closes Schools as Virus Spreads
The virus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan, already on lockdown, banned most vehicle use downtown and Hong Kong said it would close schools for two weeks.
For Businesses, Virus in China Fans Fear and Uncertainty
China's worst health crisis in years has sparked fear and uncertainty for businesses from North America to Asia that depend on trade in the affected region.
China Expands Lockdown Against Virus, Fast-Tracks Hospital
China expanded its lockdown against the deadly new virus to an unprecedented 36 million people and rushed to build a prefabricated, 1,000-bed hospital for victims Friday as the outbreak cast a pall over Lunar New Year.
Chicago Woman Is 2nd US Patient with New Virus from China
A Chicago woman has become the second U.S. patient diagnosed with the dangerous new virus from China, health officials announced Friday.
More Airport Screening Passengers Amid China Virus Outbreak
More airports are beginning to screen passengers arriving from China amid growing concerns Friday over the outbreak of a new virus there that has already killed more than two dozen people and sickened hundreds.
Could Mammograms Screen for Heart Disease?
By screening for breast cancer, mammography has helped save hundreds of thousands of lives. Using the test to also screen for heart disease might someday help save many thousands more.
Patients Want A 'Good Death' At Home, But Hospice Care Can Badly Strain Families
Surveys show dying at home is what most Americans say they want. But it's "not all it's cracked up to be," said Joy Johnston, a caregiver advocate and writer from Atlanta.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Goes Public with Alopecia and Baldness
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, whose hair twists have been an inspiration to young girls and part of her personal identity and political brand, said last week that she has gone bald due to the auto immune condition alopecia.
How Fast Can A New Internet Standard For Sharing Patient Data Catch Fire?
The consolidation of medical records may be on its way, as technology companies prod the health care industry to embrace an internet-based common standard for storing and sharing patient information.
Chinese City Stop Outbound Flights, Trains to Fight Virus
A Chinese city of more than 11 million people planned to shut down outbound flights and trains Thursday as the world's most populous country battled the spread of a new virus.
China Shuts Down More Cities in Bid to Contain Deadly Virus
China decided to lock down three cities that are home to more than 18 million people in an unprecedented effort to contain a deadly new viral illness that's sickened hundreds and spread to other cities and countries in the Lunar New Year travel rush.
What's New Today in the China Virus Outbreak
About 450 cases of a new viral respiratory illness have been confirmed in China and elsewhere since an outbreak began last month in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Nine people have died.
Taylor Swift Reveals Her Mother has a Brain Tumor
Taylor Swift has revealed in a new interview that her mother has a brain tumor.
Diagnosed With Dementia, She Documented Her Wishes. They Said No.
Even when people document their choices — while they still have the ability to do so — there's no guarantee those instructions will be honored.
Feds Allow Use of Opioid Funds to Stem Meth, Cocaine Surge
Alarmed by a deadly new twist in the nation's drug addiction crisis, the government will allow states to use federal money earmarked for the opioid epidemic to help growing numbers of people struggling with meth and cocaine.
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne Announces Parkinson's Diagnosis
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne says that he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a nervous system disorder that affects movement.
As Virus Spreads, Anxiety Rises in China and Overseas
Anxiety grew both at home and abroad after Chinese government expert Zhong Nanshan confirmed fears on state television late Monday that the new type of coronavirus can spread from human to human.
Reports: British HIV Rates Plummet Steeply Since 2014
A new report from a government agency reveals that HIV rates in the United Kingdom have plummeted sharply - more than 70%, in fact - thanks to an all-out effort including testing, PrEP, needle exchanges, and other strategies.
Human-to-Human Transmission Confirmed in China Coronavirus
The head of a Chinese government expert team said Monday that human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus, a development that raises the possibility that it could spread more quickly and widely.