Coronavirus live updates: Florida hits new coronavirus daily record
A novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 525,000 people worldwide. More than 10.8 million people across the globe…
4 people hospitalized after shooting at Alabama mall
The shooting broke out at a Hoover mall just after 3 p.m. local time. July 4, 2020, 12:11 AM 2…
COVID-19 cases in Ontario ICUs far higher than official figures
More than 430 patients in Ontario hospital intensive care beds have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are suspected to…
Man in France may be country’s earliest COVID-19 case
Hammar was infected on Dec. 27, a month before cases were detected in Europe. May 7, 2020, 3:27 PM 5…
$1 million anonymous donation funds bonuses for hospital employees on front lines
“Thank you for standing up to care for our community,” the donor wrote. May 6, 2020, 5:57 PM 4 min…
Health care workers fear losing their jobs during coronavirus pandemic
Steep revenue drops have forced small and rural hospitals to lay off staff. April 12, 2020, 9:11 AM 7 min…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson ‘almost took one for the team’ after spell in ICU, father says
The prime minister continues to be closely monitored after his hospitalisation. April 10, 2020, 11:17 AM 5 min read 5…
‘You are not alone’: Chaplains provide emotional support to COVID-19 patients
Rev. David Fleenor, a chaplain at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, visited a nearby morgue Wednesday morning and…
White House asking hospitals to email them data on coronavirus patients
Vice President Mike Pence has taken the extraordinary step of asking the nation’s nearly 4,700 hospitals to submit via email…
Mother to baby transmission of COVID-19 cannot be ruled out, new study finds
Vertical transmission initially seemed unlikely. via March 27, 2020, 9:02 AM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare…
At-home coronavirus test kits are still not in the hands of consumers. Here’s why.
As government and health care officials plead for expanded access to high-speed COVID-19 tests, health care companies across the country…
Can recovered coronavirus patients help combat the disease?
Can the blood of a recovered coronavirus patient help high-risk cases fight off the virus? It’s a critical, urgent question…
Army helps make temporary hospital at New York’s Javits Center one of the largest in the country
There will be nearly 3,000 beds available at the Javits Center. March 28, 2020, 12:23 AM 7 min read 7…
New York approves ventilator splitting, allowing hospitals to treat two patients with one machine
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the new policy on Thursday. March 26, 2020, 7:09 PM 5 min read New York hospitals…
Putin dons hazmat suit, as Russia admits virus numbers likely far higher
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin donned a hazmat suit and breathing mask during a visit to a hospital housing coronavirus patients…
Hanes will start making masks for health care professionals treating coronavirus
Trump announced the move in a press conference on Saturday. March 22, 2020, 1:32 AM 5 min read Hanes clothing…
Self-quarantine may provide option to slow spread of coronavirus
Some people show up to work no matter what — snow, hail, sleet or illness. But muscling through is not…
Nonprofit hospitals with healthiest finances offer little charity care
(Reuters Health) – Among nonprofit hospitals, those with the highest net incomes tend to devote the smallest proportion of their…
At least 8 people killed in massive fire that destroyed 35 boats at Alabama dock
The fire broke out at Jackson County Park in Scottsboro, Alabama. January 27, 2020, 6:52 PM 6 min read At…
Women’s blood vessels age faster than men’s: Study
The study could change ways women are treated for high blood pressure. January 16, 2020, 12:46 PM 5 min read…
Police investigating deaths of infant twins at homeless shelter
Police are now investigating if there was foul play involved. January 12, 2020, 1:00 PM 3 min read Police are…
Prince Philip, 98, taken to hospital in London
The prince is being treated at King Edward VII Hospital in London. via December 20, 2019, 2:24 PM 3 min…
Shooting at California mall leaves 2 injured
Two people were injured in a shooting at a California mall on Monday evening, authorities said. Gunfire erupted inside the…
Teen receives historic double-lung transplant due to vaping-related illness
A Michigan teen was facing “imminent death” when he received a historic double lung transplant as a result of a…
Former President Jimmy Carter admitted to hospital for brain surgery
Former President Jimmy Carter was hospitalized on Monday for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding…
Sen. Bernie Sanders to attend October debate after hospitalization, campaign official says
As Sen. Bernie Sanders recovers from a heart procedure to clear a clogged artery, his campaign promises he will be…
7 dead in World War II plane crash at Connecticut airport
At least seven people are dead after a World War II plane crashed at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut on…
Search underway for ‘The Wire’ actor who escaped police custody
Police are searching for a former actor on “The Wire” who allegedly escaped custody after being taken to a Baltimore…
Sick hospital workers often expose patients to contagious illness
Hospital workers often come to work with contagious respiratory illnesses, against the recommendations of public health regulators, a Canadian study…
FAA investigating former Boston air ambulance pilot who allegedly fell asleep at controls
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident in which an air ambulance pilot allegedly fell asleep at the controls.…
For some surgeries, hospital rankings not tied to better outcomes
(Reuters Health) – When it comes to common gastrointestinal operations, such as weight loss surgery, a U.S. hospital’s ranking may…
Venezuelan fighter ‘aggressively shadowed’ US reconnaissance plane over Caribbean Sea: US military
A Venezuelan Su-30 fighter plane “aggressively shadowed” a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft operating over the Caribbean Sea, according to U.S. Southern…
They were convicted of minor crimes as teens and now face beheading and ‘crucifixion’ in Saudi Arabia
When Ali al-Nimr was 17, he says he was suddenly rammed by a Saudi Arabian government vehicle while riding his…
Gunfire erupts outside Dallas federal courthouse; alleged shooter killed in gunbattle
A gunman who appeared to be wearing tactical gear and wielding an assault rifle opened fire outside a federal courthouse…
Severe turbulence leaves 10 injured, throws flight attendant into ceiling
Frightening passenger video captured severe turbulence that sent a flight attendant and her drink cart into the ceiling during a…
Eleven U.S. cancer centers get to charge more for care
For several decades, certain cancer centers have been allowed by the U.S. government to charge more for the care they…
Baby who was cut from his murdered mother’s body dies after weeks in hospital
A heartbreaking story of an unborn baby being cut from his mother’s abdomen has become even more tragic. Authorities said…
Red Sox legend David Ortiz to be flown to Boston hospital after getting shot in Dominican Republic
Red Sox legend David “Big Papi” Ortiz arrived in Boston on Monday night from a hospital in the Dominican Republic…
Toddler killed by leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National Park
A 2-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Interested in Zoo Animal…
Firefighter shot to death responding to medical call was father of 3 young kids
A Wisconsin firefighter who was shot and killed while responding to a medical call Wednesday was the married father of…
U.S. doctors use medical records to fight measles outbreak
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. doctors are tapping into their electronic medical records to identify unvaccinated patients and potentially infected individuals…
2 Indianapolis circuit court judges shot in White Castle parking lot
Two Indianapolis circuit court judges were shot while in the parking lot of a White Castle early Wednesday morning, according…
4 injured in shooting at San Diego synagogue during Passover celebration: Police
San Diego police have detained a man in connection with a shooting incident at the Chabad of Poway synagogue, where…
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At least eight passengers aboard the Norwegian Escape were taken to hospitals in Florida after the cruise line said its…
Arkansas boy gets police escort to children’s hospital
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St. Louis police officer kills another officer in accidental shooting: Authorities
An off-duty police officer was accidentally shot and killed by another officer in St. Louis early Thursday morning, authorities said.…
Shorter waits for new patients at VA than in private sector, U.S. study finds
(Reuters Health) – In many cases, veterans get a first appointment at VA hospitals quicker than the general public gets…
Child falls into exhibit during ‘Rhino Encounter’ at Brevard Zoo in Florida
A child fell into a rhino exhibit on Tuesday at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida. The child was rushed…
Another child dies after being taken in by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
An 8-year-old Guatemalan boy died while in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody after being treated for an undisclosed illness,…
Hispanic lawmakers head to border for answers in death of 7-year-old Jakelin Caal Maquin
As congressional Democrats call for investigations, members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus planned to inspect the U.S. Customs and Border…
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A major California fire is now contained, a man was arrested in connection to a cold case 1973 murder using…
Entire city of Malibu evacuated as fires race through Southern California, jump 101 Freeway
Two fast-moving wildfires that exploded in the hills of Southern California have forced thousands of evacuations, including the entire city…
Officials order evacuations as Camp Fire threatens 18,000 acres in Northern California
Mandatory evacuations are underway in Northern California as the Camp Fire continues to blaze through at least 18,000 acres. Interested…
Pittsburgh synagogue-shooting suspect wheeled into courtroom; Trump to visit city Tuesday
The Pittsburgh synagogue-shooting suspect committed the massacre with three handguns and an AR-15 assault rifle he purchased legally after passing…
30 injured when floor collapses during college party in Clemson
Dozens of people were injured early Sunday when a floor collapsed during a party at an apartment building near Clemson…
Pilot dies in plane crash while spreading father’s ashes
One of two brothers on a flight to spread their father’s ashes died on Saturday after their small plane crashed…
Healthcare not very green compared to other industries
(Reuters Health) – Compared to big corporations in other sectors of the economy, most healthcare organizations – even large ones…