1st RSV vaccine for older adults in US cleared by FDA in historic approval
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first RSV vaccine in the U.S.
Scientists have been trying to develop an RSV... Read More.
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Future doctors say they’re discouraged from working in states with abortion bans
(NEW YORK) -- Lucy Brown, a medical student at Indiana University, wanted to stay in Indiana for her OB-GYN residency, but when Roe v.... Read More.
Fentanyl overdose deaths surged 279% since 2016 while heroin deaths fell: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- The rate of drug overdose deaths linked to fentanyl in the United States has skyrocketed over the last five years, new... Read More.
US Surgeon General calls for action regarding the ongoing ‘epidemic of loneliness and isolation’
(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory on Tuesday calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation and lack... Read More.
Nevada reports cluster of rare brain infection in children in 2022
(CLARK COUNTY, Nev.) -- Health officials are investigating an increase of a rare brain infection occurring in kids in Nevada, according to the U.S.... Read More.
As new data shows kids in a mental health crisis, parents ask, where is the help for kids?
(NEW YORK) -- Rachel Simner, the mom of a 13-year-old child in Illinois, said she took her child to a local emergency room last... Read More.
Gold Medal flour recalled over salmonella concerns
(NEW YORK) -- Four types of Gold Medal all-purpose flour, bleached and unbleached, have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
General Mills announced... Read More.
New book busts myths, answers common questions about menopause
(NEW YORK) -- As more women pull back the curtain on their journeys with menopause -- a topic that previously felt taboo to discuss... Read More.
More Black physicians could improve life expectancy of Black patients: Researchers
(NEW YORK) -- Weeks of shoulder pain landed a reluctant Whitney Nichols in urgent care. As a previously healthy 24-year-old Black woman, she pleaded for... Read More.
New report details alarming health impact of climate change on children
(NEW YORK) -- A new report released this week by the Environmental Protection Agency projects the devastating health impact of climate change on children.
Effects... Read More.
New report reveals popular diets rank lower for heart health
(NEW YORK) -- The American Heart Association released a report Thursday that ranked the top 10 diets according to their guidelines for heart-healthy eating.... Read More.
Couple shares journey of going from infertility to adoption
(NEW YORK) -- Bella Weems-Lambert and Dallin Lambert always knew they wanted to raise a family. They just hadn't known that the journey --... Read More.
