Florida Department of Health plans to drop four school vaccine requirements — here’s what it could mean for kids
The Florida Department of Health held a hearing in October 2026 on a proposal to remove four vaccine requirements for school and child care entry: Haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib, chickenpox, pneumococcus and hepatitis B. These vaccines were used…
Tula-Tu fights EEHV infection as doctors express cautious optimism
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veterinary experts at the Oregon Zoo have launched a comprehensive treatment plan for Tula-Tu, an Asian elephant calf battling elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, or EEHV. Caregivers alerted veterinarians on October 24 after…
Common developmental disorder linked to higher risk of Parkinson’s-related disorders
Older adults diagnosed with autism are at significantly higher risk of developing movement disorders related to Parkinson’s disease than the general population, according to a large new study published in the journal Autism. Researchers analyzed…
A human subject was injected with an AI-designed virus aimed at killing antibiotic-resistant bacteria, so let’s see how it goes
When you purchase through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. San Francisco lab Radical Numerics says its Omnii-1 model engineered bacteriophages that were delivered to a patient with a drug-resistant…
3 lifestyle habits to reduce your risk of breast cancer, according to a doctor
Everyone’s personal cancer risk will be different, depending on their genetics, family history, and environmental exposures. Although you can’t change your genes, lifestyle factors are the ones you generally have more control over. And…
Tula-Tu stable as Oregon Zoo veterinarians treat fast-progressing strain of elephant herpes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) – Baby Asian elephant Tula-Tu at the Oregon Zoo has been diagnosed with elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, and zookeepers are working on a treatment plan because “young calves are particularly susceptible” to the…
Golden Retriever and Dachshund Have Puppies and the Comments Are a Riot
It’s not uncommon for two different dog breeds to find love and have puppies together. Like a Goldendoodle: a mix of Golden Retriever and Poodle. But we don’t often hear about a Golden Retriever and Dachshund mix. Brian (@wildideaswithbrian)…
4 drinks that are excellent sources of vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for immune defense, osteoporosis prevention, heart health and much more. Although foods like salmon and trout contain the vitamin, some drinks also contain it. Here are four. Most commercial milks contain added vitamin D to support…
Boston researchers discover differences in colon cancer tumor cells in younger patients
BOSTON — As rates of colorectal cancer continue to rise among young adults, a team of Boston researchers has identified differences in tumor cells that could potentially lead to new treatments. The findings offer hope to survivors like Kristen Vincent of…
Food Mold on Bread and Berries and What Experts Say You Should Do
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Finding moldy produce creates a familiar kitchen gamble, but the risk depends on what’s growing and what it’s growing on, experts say. A recent survey in Germany found that nearly one in three…