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The Delta variant is more contagious than smallpox, polio, SARS, and the 1918 flu, and vaccinated people with breakthrough infections may spread the virus.

People who experience breakthrough hospitalizations and deaths tend to be older, with preexisting conditions, or are on immunosuppressive drugs.

People who are old enough might remember Suzanne Somers' commercials for her ThighMaster. Does the device really work as advertised?

Suzanne Somers built her post-"Three's Company" career on alternative paths to health. We take a look at her complicated history with breast cancer.

With the proposal of Assembly Bill 418, many consumers in California are worried that the popular candy brand Skittles might be banned. Here's the real story.

Suzanne Somers, who co-starred in the 1970s show "Three's Company," died of breast cancer on Sunday. This was her second diagnosis with breast cancer.

A new study of cannabidiol (or CBD) use among online users shines light on just what conditions send people searching for CBD as a home remedy.

When a South Carolina vaccination clinic was backed up for hours, here's the surprising way Chick-fil-A helped the vaccination clinic out.

The break room and lunchroom might not be the safest places to eat during the coronavirus pandemic, as these spots may be linked to the spread of COVID-19.

A recent study has found that traces of COVID-19 virus can linger on this fish for as long as a week, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will get you sick.

While it's possible COVID-19 can be spread from surfaces, it's actually pretty rare.

Packed with vitamin C, potassium, iron, and calcium, a little over 6 ounces of cooked breadfruit meets almost 57 percent of daily fiber requirements.

Now settled into life in America, Prince Harry has found a new job - Chief Impact Officer at the Silicon Valley coaching and mental health start-up BetterUp.

The 2020/2021 flu season may well be one of the worst in modern memory due hospitals housing both flu victims and those suffering from COVID-19.

The legal, over-the-counter medication acetaminophen, commonly sold as Tylenol, may make you feel more comfortable doing something wild and crazy.

You've practiced social distancing for months. So, you're safe to let your mask down at a dinner party or a game night with a handful of friends, right?

First-year medical students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine promised to advocate for a more equitable health-care system.

Symptoms of COVID-19 are not exclusive to that virus, some of them also indicate other ailments. So how do you know when to keep kids home from school?

There were many rumors about how to prevent or cure COVID-19 dating from the start of the pandemic, but what you eat may play a bigger role than you thought.

The recent spotlight is on the new COVID-19 vaccines and all they encompass, including who will be (and won't be) getting it.

If you've grumbled about COVID-19 safety guidelines such as wearing masks in public - or ignored such measures - your children could follow your example.

Before this sends you into a panic, keep in mind that the news of a positive case following vaccination is not alarming - nor unexpected - to researchers.

You may have seen Katherine "Kitty" Terzo through SoulCycle or social media. But what you may not know is her philosophy on food. We have the scoop.

Indigenous Americans have had additional challenges and higher mortality rates during the pandemic which health experts hope to bring to light.

Do routine activities seem unusually hard? You could be dealing with what's known as "exercise intolerance." We'll discuss some of the tell-tale signs.

A rare condition called persistent genital arousal disorder can cause a person to feel constant sexual arousal that won't go away. Here's what we know about it.

Moderna elected to administer lower-dose boosters to reduce bad reactions to the shots and to have more supply available globally.