New mRNA vaccine expands flu protection options for older adults
Every fall, millions of Americans heed the call to get their annual flu shot. Getting vaccinated reduces the…
Hedgehog coronaviruses reveal potential pathways for cross-species transmission
Washington State University researchers have discovered how a group of coronaviruses circulating in hedgehogs invades host cells, a…
Alcohol-related liver cancer deaths were falling. Then the trend reversed during the COVID-19 pandemic
While deaths from several alcohol-attributable conditions have fallen globally, one cancer followed a strikingly different trajectory during the…
Researchers tested dozens of clues for long COVID. One finding stood out
Researchers put persistent post-COVID symptoms under the microscope, combining clinical exams, neurological testing, and routine blood markers to…
Nigerian COVID-19 response highlights cultural trust in ethnopharmacology
During COVID-19, ethnopharmacology became prominent in Nigeria due to affordability, accessibility, and cultural trust, but evidence for safety…
Japan vaccinated heavily during COVID-19. Why are so many unsure about vaccinating next time?
A nationwide survey reveals how disease severity, vaccine protection, trust, cost, and information sources could shape vaccination decisions…
State Claims Agency dealing with 94 Covid-19 vaccine-related cases
THE STATE IS facing 94 Covid-19 vaccine-related claims as of the end of July, according to Health Minister…
Nurses seek a seat at the table as they fight expanding clinical AI
As that workplace advocacy and bargaining continue, educators and researchers also have their eyes on the future: They’re…
Census creates opportunity to track prevalence of mental health conditions
Experts are expecting to see a rise in the number of mental health conditions across the country in…
Night shifts and chronic insomnia may increase long COVID risk
The first evidence that night work and chronic insomnia may increase the risk of developing long COVID comes…
Program introduces Florida students to virology and pandemic preparedness
Thirty outstanding high school students from 18 communities across Florida arrived in Tampa last week for the Global…
Alcohol use during pregnancy increased in the United States from 2011 through 2024
Prenatal alcohol exposure-a contributor to adverse pregnancy outcomes and the leading preventable cause of neurodevelopmental disability worldwide-has increased…