Crowd Angered By Lockdowns Calls For China's Xi To Step Down
The protests are the most widespread show of opposition to the ruling party in decades.
| AP and Patrick Fok
Health
Xinjiang Loosens Some COVID-19 Restrictions After Lockdown Protests
During Xinjiang's lockdown, some residents elsewhere in the city have had their doors chained physically shut.
| AP and Patrick Fok
Beijing On Edge As City Adds New Quarantine Centers
Daily cases of COVID-19 across China are hitting records, with 32,695 reported Friday.
| AP
Why Private Equity Is Spending Big On Health Care
How private equity firms are purchasing hospitals and what repercussions its having on patients and staff.
| Scripps News Staff
Hospitals Are Bracing For COVID, RSV And The Flu Amid The Holidays
Learn how to protect yourself, plus get a couple of other wellness tips to make Thanksgiving a safe and healthy one.
China's Guangzhou Locks Down Millions In 'Zero-COVID' Fight
China is the only major country in the world still trying to curb virus transmissions through strict lockdown measures and mass testing.
| AP
Experts Warn Of Hearing Loss Due To Unsafe Listening Practices
Data from 2000 to 2021 on unsafe listening published in the British Medical Journal found two and a half hours of 92-decibel noise could do damage.
U.S. Home Births Rise In Pandemic To Highest Level In Decades
Increases in at-home births were seen across races and ethnicities, although home births were much less common among Hispanic women than others.
| AP
Houston Hospital Helps Amputee Patients With New Prosthetics Procedure
New surgical procedure at a Houston hospital increases success of people getting prosthetics.
In 'Zero-COVID' China, 1 Case Locks Down Peking University
Peking University students and faculty were not allowed to leave the grounds unless necessary and classes on the main campus were moved online.
| AP
'Robot Shoes' Could Help Humans Walk As We Age
A Stanford University lab has developed an ankle exoskeleton which saves the amount of energy it would take to carry a 20- to 30-pound backpack.
Why Are We Still Mishandling Concussions?
Experts explain our current understanding of how concussion affects the brain.
Walmart Offers $3.1 Billion To Settle Opioid Lawsuits
Walmart's offer would have to be approved by 43 U.S. states by Dec. 15, and local governments could sign on by March 31, 2023.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Chicago Hospital Offers Cuddlers To Help NICU Babies
An infant ICU in Chicago has resumed its cuddling program after pausing it at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
China Eases Some Quarantine For Travelers Even As Cases Rise
Incoming passengers to China will only be quarantined for five days instead of seven, followed by three days of isolation at their place of residence.
| AP
1 Person Dead, Over A Dozen Sick From Outbreak Tied To Deli Meat
Many of the people who got sick reported eating meat or cheese from deli counters where investigators detected listeria bacteria, the CDC said.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Rural Hospitals Face Unique RSV, Flu Challenges
Hospital closures over the past few years means fewer beds, at a time when flu and RSV especially are stretching pediatric hospitals to the limit.
Mindfulness Worked As Well For Anxiety As Drug In Study
200 participants were randomly assigned to a mindfulness program or daily use of a generic drug for depression and anxiety over six months.
| AP
CDC Data Reveals Alcohol-Related Deaths Increased During Pandemic
Despite the grim statistics, health experts say the public tends to minimize alcohol risks.
Experts Share Tips On Dealing With Election-Related Stress
Three quarters of Americans say they're stressed about the future of the U.S., as many prepare to vote and wait for the results of midterm elections.
Death In CRISPR Gene Therapy Study Sparks Search For Answers
Terry Horgan, a 27-year-old who had Duchenne muscular dystrophy, died last month during a study testing gene editing treatment.
| AP
How Children's Hospitals Are Handling The RSV Surge
RSV, a respiratory illness that can be severe in infants because their lungs aren't strong enough, is overwhelming hospitals in parts of the U.S.
Why Are Sexually Transmitted Infections On The Rise?
The CDC made headlines this fall after warning cases of some sexually transmitted infections are at their highest levels in decades.
CVS, Walgreens Announce $10B Opioid Settlement
The tentative settlement will not be final until enough states and localities sign off on it.
| AP
Texas Brain Bank Highlights Hispanic Representation In Mental Research
There are more than 80 brain banks housing tens of thousands of brains across the U.S. One near the border is studying Hispanic brain health.
Universities Are Finding Ways To Encourage, Normalize Sober Living
More college campuses are introducing recovery groups and programs to help fight the stigma of sober living while in university.
What Parents Need To Know As RSV Cases Surge
With RSV and flu surging alongside cold and COVID season, there’s much for parents and caregivers to think about.
Recall Of Philips CPAP Device Causing Worldwide Shortage Of Devices
A massive recall of machines that help people deal with sleep apnea is expected to drag on until next year.
Getting Less Than Five Hours Of Sleep Raises Risk Of Chronic Diseases
A new study reveals people who sleep less after age 50 are more likely to have chronic diseases.
