Prospective mothers switch jobs for reproductive health benefits
More and more companies since 2015 have been offering fertility benefits. It's a trend that is particularly helpful for couples hoping to have a baby.
| Elizabeth Ruiz
Health
American Academy of Pediatrics shares how to treat childhood obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics' new guidelines focus on behavioral treatment, medications and potential surgery.
| Scripps News Staff
Nurses go on strike at 2 New York City hospitals
The walkout involves as many as 3,500 nurses at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and about 3,600 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.
| AP
Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm
Seattle Public Schools blames social media for worsening mental health and behavioral disorders in students, making it more difficult to teach them.
| AP
How to use your iPhone’s built-in white noise machine
There are a lot of hidden iPhone settings you may be unaware of including this built-in white noise maker that may help you get some great sleep.
Doctors Optimistic About Medical Breakthroughs For 2023
The medical community is expecting advancements this year with the potential to change everything from shots to surgery.
The Benefits Of Incorporating A Dry January Into Your New Year
Some people are choosing to cut out alcohol for a month as they start the new year.
How To Include Children In New Year's Diet Resolutions
Experts are offering tips on how to include the entire family in New Year's resolutions to eat healthier.
| Scripps News Staff
Men And Women Given Differing Advice To Treat Heart Disease
Researchers found that heart disease in women has been overlooked and women are less likely than men to be prescribed medication to treat it.
| Scripps News Staff
Beds Run Out At Beijing Hospital As COVID-19 Spreads
A growing number of governments, including the U.S., are requiring virus tests for travelers from China, saying China is not being transparent enough.
| AP
California Seeks Sterilization Victims To Pay Reparations
California had the nation's largest forced sterilization program, beginning in 1909. Some women were even sterilized in prisons about a decade ago.
| AP
Shoveling Snow Is As Tough On Your Heart As A Treadmill Stress Test
Using a snow blower isn't much better. Here's what to know before you start clearing snow.
Beijing Threatens Response To Virus Measures From Other Countries
Australia and Canada this week joined a growing list of countries requiring travelers from China to take a COVID test prior to boarding their flight.
| AP
Lawmakers Work To Protect Families Traveling For Gender-Affirming Care
Some states are moving to ban gender-affirming care for minors. But lawmakers are pushing to improve protection for minors, parents and providers.
| Tomas Hoppough
U.S. Will Require COVID-19 Testing For Travelers From China
The U.S. will soon require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China. The U.S. joins a few other nations imposing travel restrictions.
| AP
Ukrainian Kids Express Horrors Of War Through Art Therapy
A mother and daughter, who are art teachers from Lviv, Ukraine, opened a new exhibition called "Children of War" at a Chicago Ukrainian museum.
What Is The 12-3-30 Workout? The Routine Is Gaining A Following
If you've seen before-and-after shots with the hashtag #12330 on social media, they're doing this workout.
2022 Year In Review: Health And Medicine
From mental wellness to a multitude of illnesses, the past year in health and medicine has been a roller-coaster ride.
China To Resume Issuing Passports, Visas As Virus Curbs Ease
China stopped issuing visas to foreigners and passports to its own people at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.
| AP
What Is Buccal Fat, And Why Are People Removing It?
Here's what you need to know about this plastic surgery trend that's all over social media.
Foreign Firms: China 'Turns Corner' By Ending Quarantine
China's government downgraded the official seriousness of COVID-19 and dropped a requirement for people with the virus to be quarantined.
| AP
Boil Water Order Issued In Mississippi Capital Amid Freeze
Along with the order to boil drinking water, city officials said some residents also have reported low water pressure or no water pressure.
| AP
Packed ICUs, Crowded Crematoriums: COVID Roils Chinese Towns
As China grapples with its first-ever national COVID-19 wave, emergency wards in small cities and towns southwest of Beijing are overwhelmed.
| AP
Hospital Childbirth Costs Soar Despite Transparency Rule
Childbirth costs have been rising since the early 2000s, and experts point to a lack of price transparency as the key reason.
'A Very Hard Road Ahead' For China As COVID-19 Cases Spiral
An abrupt reopening on Dec. 7 caught China under-vaccinated and short on hospital capacity.
| AP
Doctors Warn Of Health Impacts The Cold Has On The Body
Cold temperatures can stress the body in many ways, including our respiratory and immune systems.
Explaining The Current Medication Shortages
Millions of Americans are struggling to get their hands on much-needed medication.
| Emily Grossberg and Lindsey Theis
Report: More People Die From Heart Attacks During The Holidays
One thing to keep in mind is that signs of a heart attack can look different in men and women.
| Chloe Nordquist
How Poor Air Quality Can Impact A Child's Education
Air pollution affects more than our health — it's also impacting our education system.
| Chris Stewart
Final U.S. Tally: Nearly 107,000 Overdose Deaths Last Year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 106,699 Americans died from overdoses in 2021, a 16% increase from the year prior.
| AP
