Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death, according to the American Stroke Association and they're also a leading cause of disability across the U.S. Dr. Reade De Leacy, a neurosurgery specialist, joined Cheddar News to talk about the importance of response time when treating patients that have suffered strokes. "In stroke, especially in major stroke, two million brain cells are lost for every minute of delay in treatment so time really, really critical," he said.
Amazon founder and soon-to-be-space traveler Jeff Bezos is donating $200 million to the Smithsonian Institution to boost its National Air and Space Museum.
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Officials in Minnesota say they’re finding more giant goldfish in waterways, prompting a plea to citizens to stop illegally dumping their unwanted fish into ponds and lakes.
Hawaii officials will hold a lottery to distribute invasive goats that are overrunning an important historical and cultural site.
Firefighters are working in extreme temperatures across the U.S. West and struggling to contain wildfires as another heat wave baked the region, straining power grids.
Indian officials say lightning has killed at least 38 people across two states over the past 24 hours.
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida’s recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
"Uranium bulls," a small but devoted group of investors, see an opportunity in the metal commodity that makes nuclear power possible.
U.S. health officials say vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Fast-moving Tropical Storm Elsa hit the New York City region with heavy rain and high winds, toppling trees and hindering some commuter rail service as it churned its way toward New England.
