Laura Kelly

Donald Trump praises China for promise to crack down on fentanyl shipping to U.S.

President Donald Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for promising to crack down on illegal fentanyl shipments from China following the two leaders meeting on Saturday at the Group of 20 summit in Argentina.

December 3, 2018

CDC: Flu killed at least five children this fall

At least five children have died from the flu this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, as cases related to the deadly viral strain increase across the U.S. with flu season underway.

November 30, 2018

AIDS fight progress threatened by millennials, South

A rising number of new HIV infections in southern states and among millennials threatens to reverse years of progress in combating AIDS, the incurable disease caused by HIV, health officials said in advance of World AIDS Day on Saturday.

November 29, 2018

Deadly adenovirus present in Maryland, New Jersey

It has seemingly come out of nowhere -- a virus that has killed 11 children in a New Jersey medical facility and a freshman at the University of Maryland.

November 27, 2018

Chinese researcher claims first successful birth of gene-edited babies

Scientists and ethicists on Monday debated the brave, new world of designer babies and gene pool manipulation, heralded by the announcement that a Chinese researcher had delivered the first gene-edited human babies.

November 26, 2018

California wildfire toxic smoke may cause long-term health effects

Chemicals and particles from the melted objects -- cellphones, computers, refrigerators and cars -- have blanketed the northern part of California in endless smoke this month.

November 25, 2018

Syringe exchange demand spikes while funding drops

Syringe exchange programs are on the frontline of the nation's ongoing opioid epidemic, yet as demand for these services increase, the amount of funding is less available, according to a recently published report.

November 22, 2018

Family meals linked to healthier eating, even among dysfunctional relatives: Study

Let's face it: Sometimes Thanksgiving dinner with all the relatives you haven't seen since the last one can seem like a meal from hell -- a moveable feast complete with fights over politics, football and who gets the last drumstick.

November 21, 2018

Couch potato death: More Americans sitting, not moving, health officials warn

Call it suicide on the back side: Americans are sitting themselves to death, federal data show.

November 20, 2018

One-third of parents won’t vaccinate child against flu: Report

The flu vaccine is recommended for any child age six months or older yet one-third of parents say they likely won't have their children get the flu shot, according to a nationally representative poll published Monday.

November 19, 2018

Weight-loss surgery underused in states with highest obesity rates: Study

The states with the highest number of adults with obesity have the lowest rates of bariatric weight-loss surgery, according to research announced Thursday that also found a poor economy and lack of insurance coverage are major obstacles to increase rates of such procedures.

November 15, 2018

Western lifestyle, not age, a greater risk for high blood pressure: Study

While doctors attribute high blood pressure to risk factors of age and family history, research published Wednesday argues that the Western lifestyle is more directly responsible for the silent yet deadly condition of heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death globally.

November 14, 2018

Exercise lessens drug cravings in mice: Report

Exercise is known to have countless health benefits, both physical and mental, but new research shows it can also be an effective tool in helping people prevent relapse of drug use.

November 14, 2018

Amazon picks New York, Virginia for new campuses

Arlington County, Virginia, and New York City on Tuesday won the sweepstakes for Amazon's second "headquarters," which promises to bring 25,000 jobs to each city over the next decade.

November 13, 2018

Updated health guidelines encourage Americans to ‘move more, sit less’

Federal researchers published updated guidelines on exercise and physical activity on Monday, stressing that any movement is beneficial than none at all in an effort to reduce and prevent a number of medical conditions and chronic diseases.

November 12, 2018

Doctors fire back at NRA after tweet telling physicians to ‘stay in their lane’

Doctors are firing back on Twitter with the hashtag "ThisISourlane," sharing graphic and heartbreaking stories of treating gunshot victims in response to a tweet by the National Rifle Association that chides physicians for being "anti-gun" and tells them to "stay in their lane."

November 12, 2018

No clear source in multistate salmonella outbreak linked to turkey products

Two weeks ahead of Thanksgiving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning people that a salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey products is ongoing, with at least one death and more than 100 people sickened in the multistate outbreak.

November 9, 2018

Adults with untreated hearing loss suffer more health problems, increased costs: Study

Older adults with untreated hearing loss spend tens of thousands of dollars on extra medical bills because of longer and more frequent hospital visits, according to research published Thursday.

November 8, 2018

Doctors say natural supplement kratom linked to opioid withdrawal symptoms in newborn: Report

Doctors believe the herbal supplement kratom caused newborns to exhibit withdrawal symptoms, as federal officials seek to classify the Southeast Asian plant as a dangerous opioid and activists defend it as a harmless pain reliever.

November 7, 2018

Acute flaccid myelitis case: Doctors perform rare nerve-transfer surgery on paralyzed child

Doctors are pioneering a special surgery to help children regain movement in limbs paralyzed from a rare, polio-like disease.

November 6, 2018