WHO experts issue final report on COVID-19’s origin
The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.
Ticks spread to new regions across America, bringing dangerous diseases
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
Chicagoland’s Save Our Summer Blood Drive aims to help kids like Emmy, Caleb and Valerio
The need for blood doesn’t take a summer vacation. In fact, donations often drop during the summer — a critical time when patients like Caleb, Valerio, and Emmy depend on volunteer donors to survive.
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Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
Is Trump reversing a Biden-era asbestos ban? Here’s what we know
The EPA under President Trump says it will review a Biden-era ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last form still legally used in the U.S.—but the policy remains in place for now.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.