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What is pneumonia, the lung infection that caused Diane Keaton's death?

While it wasn't clear whether Keaton had any underlying conditions, doctors say "perfectly healthy" people can die from pneumonia.
Diane Keaton.
Diane Keaton.

Hundreds of fired CDC workers' fates hang in the balance after a week of chaos

Some of the laid-off employees worked on chronic disease programs and in the ethics office. A judge has temporarily blocked the terminations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters stands in Atlanta on March 14, 2020.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters stands in Atlanta on March 14, 2020.
1d ago

Kids' Health

Kids' Health

Exposure to any germs could've killed her, until a gene therapy treatment changed her life

Before a clinical trial, Eliana Nachem was living in isolation with a disease that impairs cell development required for a working immune system.
Jeff, Caroline and Eliana with Dr. Kohn before she underwent gene therapy for ADA-SCID.
Jeff, Caroline and Eliana with Dr. Kohn before she underwent gene therapy for ADA-SCID.
2d ago

New York health officials confirm state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus

The virus, which has been spreading in China and elsewhere, was identified in a person living in Nassau County on Long Island.
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FRANCE-OVERSEAS-HEALTH-VIRUS-CHIKUNGUNYA

Idaho's Affordable Care Act open enrollment starts as premiums are set to rise nationwide

About 25,000 Idahoans are likely to drop their coverage for next year when enhanced subsidies expire.
Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen
Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen

What to eat to ease chronic constipation, according to new guidelines

New dietary guidelines say kiwis — along with rye bread and certain supplements — can help improve constipation symptoms.
Kiwi
Kiwi

Trump administration reverses layoffs for some CDC staff

Hundreds of scientists received "incorrect notifications" that they were laid off, according to an official familiar with the matter.
CDC Headquarters As Agency Take Heat Over Coronavirus Testing Kits
CDC Headquarters As Agency Take Heat Over Coronavirus Testing Kits
5d ago

Kids' Health

Kids' Health

Torn ACLs, sprains and chemicals: Tensions mount over artificial turf safety in youth sports

From NFL players to soccer moms, critics are disputing claims that turf fields save money, increase playing time and are healthy to use.
Left: Natalie Silva, a high school senior, is still recovering from a knee injury she sustained when she says her cleats got stuck in the turf on a field her school sometimes uses for soccer. She says her shoes were made to play on grass, not turf. Right: Python Park, a 12-acre field in Avondale Estates, Georgia, features two soccer fields and a diamond for softball and baseball. The field, which belongs to the Paideia School, is replacing grass with turf.
Left: Natalie Silva, a high school senior, is still recovering from a knee injury she sustained when she says her cleats got stuck in the turf on a field her school sometimes uses for soccer. She says her shoes were made to play on grass, not turf. Right: Python Park, a 12-acre field in Avondale Estates, Georgia, features two soccer fields and a diamond for softball and baseball. The field, which belongs to the Paideia School, is replacing grass with turf.
6d ago

Kids' Health

Kids' Health

What the science says about young children taking Tylenol

The Trump administration's suggestion that babies and kids shouldn't take acetaminophen lacks evidence, researchers say.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to President Donald Trump
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to President Donald Trump

Trump gets Covid vaccine and flu shot during second checkup of the year

The visit, which the White House described Wednesday as a "yearly check-up," was his second examination at Walter Reed in six months.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
6d ago

Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak

Hundreds of U.S. students quarantined amid measles outbreaks

At least 270 unvaccinated kids are staying home from school as measles continues to spread nationwide.
MMR vaccine.
MMR vaccine.

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