Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 2,000 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record,…
Africa CDC confirms new Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s…
Hantavirus cases spark surge in pharma, biotech stocks — here’s why
ILLUSTRATION of hantavirus testing concept with laboratory tubes containing cotton swabs and HANTAVIRUS labels photographed in front of…
New parents are shunning proven preventive care for their infants in effort to be ‘natural’
One day at an Idaho hospital, half the newborns Dr. Tom Patterson saw didn’t get the vitamin K…
Tips to exercise your brain to lower risk of dementia
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your…
Thailand uses birth control to curb elephant population in the wild
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try…
Algoma Public Health begins process for suspensions due to lack of immunizations : My Espanola Now
Algoma Public Health will soon send follow-up letters to parents and guardians across the Algoma region. Dr. Tuinema,…
South Carolina confirms 124 new measles cases as outbreak on the Arizona-Utah line grows
Health officials in South Carolina confirmed 124 new measles cases since Friday, as the outbreak in the northwestern…
US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots
The US Department of Health and Human Services is recommending fewer vaccines for most American children, health officials…
US health policy dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most…
FDA opens safety review of injectable drugs for RSV in kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food and Drug Administration officials have opened a safety review of two injectable drugs used…
How it works: Vaccine advisers say individuals can decide on updated COVID-19 shots
Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to pay for them, even…