Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Global shortage of up to 2B syringes as vaccine doses rise, officials warn
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
Liver transplants, waiting list registrations surged during COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers at the University of Michigan found significant increases in the number of people registering for the national organ transplant waiting list as well as the number of deceased donor liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis.
Researchers at the University of Michigan found significant increases in the number of people registering for the national organ transplant waiting list as well as the number of deceased donor liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis.
Breast implants to come with stronger safety warnings from FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is enforcing new warnings on breast implants.
The Food and Drug Administration is enforcing new warnings on breast implants.
NIH: Routine genetic testing of some newborns’ siblings for cancers could cut deaths
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.
NIH studying promising antibody treatment for MIS-C
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health say they are studying a promising antibody treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health say they are studying a promising antibody treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans have at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
CDC: Some immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
China starts COVID-19 vaccinations for children 3 and up
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
Moderna to supply Africa with up to 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
Moderna said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries at its “lowest tiered price.”
Moderna said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries at its “lowest tiered price.”
CDC: COVID-19 health rules extended for cruise lines until January 2022
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
‘You are a superstar’: NBA champ Metta World Peace gives advice to Simone Biles
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
Houston-area family raises awareness about 'Yellow-Out Day' and spina bifida
Yellow-Out Day" on October 25 is a time to raise awareness about the rare condition of spina bifida.
Yellow-Out Day" on October 25 is a time to raise awareness about the rare condition of spina bifida.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine generates 'robust' response in kids 6-11
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
DeSantis: We are actively recruiting out-of-state police officers out of job due to vaccine mandates
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.