Health

Cape Town, South Africa — South Africa has culled about 7.5 million chickens in an effort to contain dozens of outbreaks of two separate strains of avian influenza that threaten to create a shortage of eggs and poultry for consumers, the government and national poultry association said Tuesday. At least 205,000 …

When you sleep on a hard mattress, your odds of getting poor sleep can increase by 78%, according to data from Sleep Doctor — and that’s not the only potential problem that could be disrupting your rest. It’s common for people to not know which type of mattress is best …

The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available at participating pharmacies and health care providers, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends it for everyone 6 months of age and older — yet not all health experts are on board. Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, spoke on camera to …

Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people scrambling for alternatives and doctors advising against using laxatives in excess. Dr. Christine Meyer, a physician and value-based care consultant …

More than 35% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although there are many factors that can impact sleep quality, experts say there are specific steps that people can take to help ensure a …

A new report has found that 21.7% of U.S. women aged 50 to 74 — around one in five — are not getting mammogram screenings at the recommended frequency. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), made up of doctors and disease experts, recommends mammograms every two years for …

As “The Golden Bachelor” makes history for the popular TV franchise, it raises the question: What are the benefits of staying fit in your golden years? Harry King, a corporate trainer for Planet Fitness in Greenville, South Carolina, knows a thing or two about keeping the older generation in shape. …

Paris — Just 10 months before the opening of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, the French capital is battling an invasion of bedbugs. The tiny pests were first reported in hotels and vacation rental apartments across the city during the summer. Then there were sightings in movie theaters and, in recent …

For many people, enjoying a few alcoholic beverages can come at a cost — including nausea, headaches and more symptoms of morning-after hangovers. On TikTok and other social media platforms, claims are making the rounds that actions such as chugging down a sports drink, using an electrolyte powdered mix or …

The history of mRNA vaccines The decades of development behind mRNA vaccine technology 02:32 Stockholm — The Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to Hungarian Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman of the U.S. for discoveries that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. Thomas Perlmann, secretary of …