Maura Hohman
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I'm a sleep scientist. Here are 5 myths about sleep to put to bed right now
Many people believe these sleep myths, which prevents them from getting high quality sleep as often as they could be. → Read More
Ozempic brain? Patients share how the drug impacts thoughts about food, mental health
Semaglutide, the main ingredient in the trending diabetes medication often taken off-label, impacts patients in a range of ways, both physically and mentally. → Read More
Since COVID, more young people are dying of heart attacks. Here's what we know
A recent study found that heart attacks in people ages 25 to 44 increased by 30% compared to the expected number over the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Al Roker shares new details on health scare that kept him away from TODAY for 2 months
Al was hospitalized in November 2022 for blood clots, and he later returned to the hospital, finally going home on Dec. 8. → Read More
USA soccer's Christian Pulisic has a pelvic contusion. Here's what that means
One of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's star players reportedly went to the hospital due to an injury he sustained in their victorious match against Iran. → Read More
Flu and RSV are overwhelming children’s hospitals. How many beds are free in your state?
COVID and flu cases are rising across the U.S., as are RSV cases in almost half the states. Here's how full children's hospitals are in your state. → Read More
'Saturday Night Live' faces backlash over 'Thanks, COVID' sketch: 'Incredibly offensive'
A recent "Saturday Night Live" sketch called "Thanks, COVID" — a satirical advertisement promoting getting infected with a virus that's killed over a million Am → Read More
Adding music to your walking routine can help you burn more calories and stay motivated
Start TODAY launched its November walking challenge and TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour shared some tips to maximize your workouts. → Read More
Mom of 2-month-old hospitalized with RSV recalls signs he needed medical attention
A surge of respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, has children's hospitals around the country close to capacity — a concerning sign before flu season is even in full swing. → Read More
Many Kids Will Need More Than 1 Flu Shot This Season. Does Yours?
This year's flu season is expected to be worse than recent ones, so it's more important than ever to get children vaccinated against influenza. → Read More
Towering carnival ride crashes to ground, injuring 16, in shocking video
The incident took place over the weekend at a traveling carnival in Punjab, India. → Read More
What is anoxic brain injury? Anne Heche suffering from one after crash, 'not expected to survive'
Anoxic brain injuries due to an injury to the body usually have a poor prognosis, one expert told TODAY. → Read More
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years of constitutional right to abortion
A draft opinion leaked in early May indicated the Court would overturn the law that protects legal abortion in the United States. → Read More
Lyme disease has infected over 14% of world population, new study finds
Rates of lyme disease have increased over the past 20 years, and one demographic is most at risk. → Read More
Madonna’s son David Banda wears sporty red dress during night out with mom
David Banda, Madonna's youngest son, is no stranger to making creative fashion choices. → Read More
Wynonna Judd shares raw message about grief of losing mother Naomi to suicide
The older of the Judd daughters, who played alongside her mother in country duo The Judds, said she's struggling to accept that her mother died in the way she did. → Read More
4 members of the same family killed in Georgia boating accident
A man has been charged with boating under the influence in relation to the deadly incident. → Read More
12 people hospitalized due to hepatitis A outbreak possibly linked to strawberries
FDA and CDC are investigating a hepatitis A outbreak possibly linked to strawberries sold in the U.S. and Canada. Hepatitis A is a virus that can cause liver disease. → Read More
Uvalde teacher recalls telling students to hit the floor after seeing gunman
“I can close my eyes and I see that image of him and that gun walking up to my school, and it haunts me, but at the same time, I’ve told myself I will not live in fear," Nicole Ogburn said. → Read More
She struggled to love her small chest. After starting a bra company, she finally does
Jaclyn Fu spent years trying to hide her small chest and longing for a different body type. Helping other women embrace their figures has finally made her love her own. → Read More