Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported so far nationally, latest CDC data shows
(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity is increasing across the country, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.New... Read More.
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HHS proposes actions to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors
(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Thursday a series of proposed actions to limit access to gender-affirming care... Read More.
Flu concerns grow in US as UK sees more cases among kids
(NEW YORK) -- Concerns about the flu spreading in the U.S. are growing as the U.K. continues to see a spike in cases among... Read More.
14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Florida, may be linked to gym
(NEW YORK) -- At least 14 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in central Florida.In an email to state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith,... Read More.
CDC vaccine advisory committee votes to remove universal recommendation for hepatitis B shot at birth
(ATLANTA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee voted 8-3 on Friday to remove the universal recommendation for the hepatitis... Read More.
CDC vaccine advisory committee meets to discuss hepatitis B shot, childhood immunization schedule
(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee is set to meet Thursday and Friday to discuss the childhood... Read More.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees would ‘very likely’ forego health insurance if premiums double: Poll
(NEW YORK) -- One in four Americans covered by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are considering going without health insurance if their monthly premiums... Read More.
Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity: Study
(NEW YORK) -- Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, according to a... Read More.
US cases of norovirus on the rise with double the rate of positive tests since August
(WASHINGTON) -- Cases of norovirus are rising across the United States, doubling over the last few months, according to updated data from the Read More.
Is the US at risk of losing its measles elimination status?
(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the United States, questions have emerged about whether the country will retain its measles elimination... Read More.
Federal judges weigh reviving court cases linking Tylenol to autism
(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court is deciding whether to revive more than 500 lawsuits filed by parents who claimed their children's autism... Read More.
HHS finalizes report on gender-affirming care for youth, medical groups push back
(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final version of its report on pediatric gender-affirming care on Wednesday,... Read More.
