A study finds that siblings of infants who died of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, had a higher risk of dying. Here’s what that means.
Author: Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY
Cardiac arrest can happen to children. What parents of kids in sports should know.
Although it’s still unclear what exactly caused Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, experts say there are ways to reduce a child’s risk of a tragic event.
Damar Hamlin was treated with AED and CPR after cardiac arrest: Emergency response, explained
Damar Hamlin’s heart was shocked using an AED after his collapse. Here’s what to know about emergency treatment for cardiac arrest.
The White House is now tracking opioid overdoses that don’t kill. Why that’s important.
The data dashboard on nonfatal opioid overdoses will target specific regions to help fight the epidemic, which left 81,000 dead in the US this year.
Organ transplants spike during motorcycle rallies, study finds. Here’s what that means.
Large motorcycle rallies, like those in Dayton and Sturgis, may be driving up organ transplants during these events, a new study found.
FDA approves first treatment that delays Type 1 diabetes. Why it could be ‘game changing’
A vial of TZIELD costs nearly $14,000, a notable price given the escalating cost of lifesaving insulin for people with diabetes.
A combination vaccine for flu and COVID-19 is in the works. Here’s what to know.
Trials are underway to determine the safety and efficacy of a combination COVID-19 and flu vaccine, which could be ready as early as next flu season.
‘Wake-up call’: Allergy medications may play a deadly role in the opioid epidemic, CDC study suggests
Antihistamines, typically used for allergies, were involved in at least 18% of drug overdose deaths from 2019 to 2020, according to a CDC study.
Calls to suicide prevention hotline increase by 45% after transition to new 988 number
The new 988 number was launched on July 16, replacing the old 10-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Can pets get monkeypox? It’s rare but experts say yes. Here is what to know.
Although it’s possible, health experts say monkeypox in domestic pets is rare. Here’s how to know if your dog or cat has been infected with the virus.