Flu vaccines didn’t work that well. Blame subclade K
NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn’t…
Body aches even without exercise or injury? Doctor reveals what causes everyday pain and simple habits that help reduce it
Many people dismiss daily body aches as mere fatigue from a hectic routine, but these discomforts may actually…
Child Obesity Hits Record High, as Adult Rates Level Off
American adults may finally be hitting a plateau on obesity. Kids, however, are not. Two new CDC…
Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60 amid growing outbreaks nationwide
At least 21 U.S. states have confirmed cases of measles as outbreaks continue spread across the country. At…
Minnesota is epicenter of nation’s “largest known outbreak” of sexually transmitted ringworm, health officials say
Minnesota is in the midst of what state health officials call the nation’s “largest known outbreak” of TMVII,…
US vaccine panel head questions polio recommendation
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – The chair of a U.S. government vaccine advisory panel questioned…
Guinea-Bissau suspends Trump-backed hepatitis B vaccine study for ethical review
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Guinea-Bissau is suspending a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns in the…
As U.S. is poised to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.’s new CDC deputy downplays its significance
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is…
International health authorities to assess US measles situation
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they…
Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination
A Georgia-based food company has recalled thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products, which were sold in seven…
FDA-approved at-home tests available for common sexually transmitted diseases
WASHINGTON (AP) — New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are…
Doctors Warn of Highly-Infectious Disease Spreading Across the US
Measles cases are spreading across the country. Doctors share what to do if you’ve been exposed to the…