New COVID variant BA.2.86 is now in five states. Here’s what to know
(NEW YORK) -- More health officials across the U.S. are reporting new cases of the COVID variant BA.2.86.On Thursday, a genome sequencing team at Houston... Read More.
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Nursing homes must boost staffing levels under new Biden plan
(WASHINGTON) -- Nursing homes that accept Medicaid and Medicare must adhere to new federally required staffing levels in order to keep receiving taxpayer money,... Read More.
Should you be shopping for talc-free beauty products?
(NEW YORK) -- Cosmetics are a part of a daily routine for many people, but how often are you actually looking at the ingredients?"Talc... Read More.
Parents honor late son by promoting improved football safety equipment
(NEW YORK) -- Fifteen years ago, Brian and Kathy Haugen lost their son Taylor while he was playing football for his high school team.The... Read More.
Drinking borax is a trend on social media, but doctors say it isn’t safe
(NEW YORK) -- Borax, a white, powdery substance, has long been a staple in many households as a cleaning agent and laundry detergent booster.Now,... Read More.
FDA sends warning letter to three major formula makers over quality control concerns
(NEW YORK) -- The FDA has sent warning letters to three formula companies, red-flagging concerns about serious quality control issues at some manufacturing facilities.The... Read More.
Virginia experiencing statewide outbreak of serious meningococcal disease: Officials
(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Health officials in Virginia have announced the state is experiencing an outbreak of rare, but serious meningococcal disease.Twenty-seven cases have been... Read More.
Medicare recipients say new drug price negotiations will save them thousands
(NEW YORK) -- Every month, Dawn LaGuerre has to decide which bills she's going to pay or if she needs to cut back on... Read More.
Overdose reversal drug Narcan will be available to buy over-the-counter starting in September
(NEW YORK) -- The overdose reversal drug Narcan will be available for over-the-counter purchase starting in September, its manufacturer announced Wednesday.Biotech company Emergent BioSolutions... Read More.
Former Trump health adviser believes current COVID response is falling behind
(NEW YORK) -- Late last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signaled it expects to have the updated COVID vaccine available by... Read More.
COVID hospitalizations increase for 6th consecutive week but still at historic lows
(NEW YORK) -- COVID hospitalizations are continuing to increase in the United States, according to data updated Monday from the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.
Eighteen-year-old donates kidney to mom, encourages others to ‘be a donor’
(NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas) -- For years, Jessica Jordan of North Richland Hills, Texas, lived with debilitating pain. Her daughter, 18-year-old Brooke Lyle, remembers... Read More.
