Bird Flu May Spread Through Air, Wastewater on Dairy Farms

The bird flu virus that has been spreading among dairy cows may travel through the air and wastewater at farms, not just from milking equipment, a new study finds.

Researchers say this could put cows and workers at greater risk, even when no one appears sick.

“There is no one way" this virus spreads, lead author Seema Lakdawala...

Gates Foundation To Spend $2.5 Billion on Women’s Health by 2030

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Monday it will invest $2.5 billion in women’s health over the next five years — one of its largest commitments to date.

Bill Gates said too many health conditions that affect women, including preeclampsia, endometriosis and menopause, have been overlooked for far too long.

3 Deaths, 67 People in NYC Diagnosed With Legionnaires' Disease

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has infected 67 people and caused three deaths, health officials say.

The cases have been reported in Central Harlem. Officials believe the source of the outbreak is cooling towers on nearby buildings, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Cooling tow...

Cardiac Arrest Can Happen Suddenly — Here's Everything You Need to Know

Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart’s electrical system. 

Cardiac arrest can be fatal if not immediately treated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). More than 436,000 people die ea...

Dizzy, Heart Racing After You Stand? New Treatment Proposed

Some people find that when they stand, their hearts tend to race and they get dizzy and lightheaded.

This is due to a rare condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS – and doctors think they’ve found a potential treatment.

An established heart failure drug called ivabradine appears to provide last...

CPAP Might Increase Heart Risk For Some Sleep Apnea Sufferers

Thinking about using a CPAP machine to quell sleep apnea?

It’s not necessarily a good idea for everyone, a new evidence review argues.

This common treatment for sleep apnea might increase some folks’ risk of heart attack, stroke and heart-related death, according to results published today in the European Heart Journa...