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Daughter surprises dad by being his kidney donor
Jackyenjoyphotography via Getty Images(MISSOURI) -- For over nine months, Delayne Ivanowski of Kirkwood, Missouri, kept a secret from her dad that ended up saving his life. Delayne Ivanowski, a 25-yea...
Apr 06, 2023
Around 40% of long COVID patients have sleep issues, study shows
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Around 40% of patients with long COVID have moderate to severe sleep issues, according to new analysis of patients treated at Cleveland Clinic...
Apr 05, 2023
Flu cases are ticking up, what you need to know about influenza B
SimpleImages/Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- As fears of a "tripledemic" die down, health officials say they are seeing an uptick of a particular strain of the flu: influenza B. According to data from the Ce...
Apr 05, 2023
Expert hydration tips to keep in your pocket on National Walking Day and all summer long
Steve West/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Spring has sprung and summer is around the corner which means long strolls and rolling strides outside during the warm weather months. Ahead of National Walking Da...
Apr 05, 2023
New report finds one in six adults affected by infertility
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images(GENEVA) -- A new report published Monday by the World Health Organization found that a large number of adults -- nearly 1 in 6 worldwide -- are affected by infertility in th...
Apr 04, 2023
New research shows even moderate drinking isn't good for your health
Krisanapong Detraphiphat/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to a new analysis of alcohol research that debunks a longstanding belief abou...
Apr 03, 2023
Millions will lose health insurance starting Saturday. But they might not know it.
Prapass Pulsub via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Millions of people will begin to lose their health insurance on Saturday, as five states begin the unwinding of a pandemic-era protection that kept people ...
Apr 01, 2023
States warn of health care worker shortage as they prep for next pandemic
Solskin via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- As the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to fade in the rearview mirror, public health departments are already preparing for the next threat, noting that the...
Apr 01, 2023
Endometriosis can take years and requires surgery to diagnose. Researchers say they are close to a solution
Drs. Christine Metz and Peter Gregersen are studying endometriosis through the ROSE Study at Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. -- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research(NEW YORK) -- Victor...
Mar 31, 2023
Amid shortage of generic Adderall, frustration builds as demand increases
GeorgePeters/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Months after the Food and Drug Administration first indicated that there was a shortage of ADHD drugs, suppliers are warning that those shortfalls could continue...
Mar 30, 2023