Red Cross Declares Rare National Blood Supply Crisis Amid Summer Shortfall

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for only the second time in its history, warning a drop in donations is threatening the availability of blood nationwide.

The organization, which supplies about 40% of the nation's blood, said donations have fallen to a four-year summer low even as hospital demand rises dur...

More Women Drinking During Pregnancy

An increasing number of women drink during pregnancy, potentially risking the health of their unborn children, a new study says.

More than 1 in 7 women reported that they drank alcohol while pregnant in 2023-24, researchers reported July 27 in JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association.

That’s up from fewer ...

Not Just Pregnancy Fatigue: Could It Be Sleep Apnea?

Pregnancy can make you really sleepy. It can even make you snore. But when does that become more than just a normal part of pregnancy?

The American College of Chest Physicians says those symptoms could be signs of obstructive sleep apnea — a condition that often goes overlooked during pregnancy.

Now, the group has released its ...

Talking To Your Baby? Eye Contact Is Key To Language Development, Experiment Shows

Want to give your tot a brain boost when it comes to learning language?

Maintain eye contact as much as possible when you’re talking to them, a new study suggests.

Eye contact helps a baby decide what is important, acting as a switch that triggers synchronization of their brain waves with those of the speaker, researchers repor...

DoorDash, GrubHub Delivering Junk Food To 1 In 4 Teens During School Hours

DoorDash and GrubHub have become stiff competition for a traditional, everyday eatery found in every U.S. community — the high school cafeteria.

Nearly one-quarter of teens say they use mobile food delivery services to bring them meals and snacks during school hours, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American Society ...

Fifth Death Reported In NYC Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, New York City health officials said.

As of July 27, 90 people have been diagnosed in the month since the cluster emerged in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods, according to the New York City Health Department. 

Seven people rem...