Surgeon general calls for health warnings on social media for younger users
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. surgeon general called on Monday for social media platforms to include health warnings for younger users.“It is time to require... Read More.
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WHO acknowledges bird flu patient in Mexico died of other medical conditions
(MEXICO) -- The World Health Organization confirmed Friday that Mexican authorities believe the man with a rare human case of bird flu actually died... Read More.
More than 4,000 additional robotic pets to be given to seniors in New York to combat loneliness
(NEW YORK) -- Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a... Read More.
SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone could have lasting impact on FDA regulation: Experts
(NEW YORK) -- While experts and advocacy groups applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Thursday to not restrict nationwide access to the abortion pill... Read More.
What to know about mifepristone after Supreme Court strikes down legal challenge to abortion pill
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected on Thursday a bid by a group of antiabortion doctors that would have potentially blocked widespread... Read More.
FDA had inadequate policies to heed warnings about infant formula, probe finds
(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration failed to heed warning signs that there were mounting concerns with one of the nation's largest... Read More.
Usher advocates for diabetes awareness at Capitol Hill
(WASHINGTON) -- Eight-time Grammy award winner Usher Raymond made a surprise appearance on Capitol Hill Wednesday, urging lawmakers to make Medicare's Diabetes Prevention Program... Read More.
Oklahoma girl becomes first pediatric patient to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation
(BETHANY, Okla.) -- An Oklahoma girl has become the first pediatric patient in the world to have robotic deep brain stimulation performed on her,... Read More.
US surgeon general warns about the dangers of loneliness
(NEW YORK) -- Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared a national loneliness and social isolation epidemic throughout the country.He warned that... Read More.
Modernas combo COVID and flu shot offers strong immunity in older adults during late stage trial
(NEW YORK) -- Moderna's combo flu and COVID vaccine provided a strong immune response in older adults, with levels comparable to getting the flu... Read More.
Study finds 1 in 5 young athletes meet criteria for pre-hypertension
(NEW YORK) -- Up to one in five young athletes ages 10 to 31 may have pre-hypertension, a precursor to high blood pressure, according... Read More.
Mpox public health campaign was successful but cases still occur at low levels in US: Study
(NEW YORK) -- In summer 2022, the global mpox outbreak seemed poised to overwhelm the U.S. with cases rising exponentially every week and no... Read More.
