CDC urges healthcare providers to increase respiratory vaccine coverage
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms, UK study suggests
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
CVS pharmacy upending the way it prices prescription drugs
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
Flu cases on the rise, RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
Flu cases on the rise in NY, soaring in other states
U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country.
U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country.
Afghan teen injured by Taliban thanks local doctors for surgery
An Afghan teenager who was injured by the Taliban got a life-altering surgery and is 'feeling great."
An Afghan teenager who was injured by the Taliban got a life-altering surgery and is 'feeling great."
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
World's first full human eye transplant enhances face restoration
Surgeons in New York have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant.
Surgeons in New York have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant.
CDC report: Childhood vaccination exemptions reach all-time high
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
Cost of RSV shot raises concerns over accessibility
Insurance companies currently do not have to offer the RSV vaccine for free, placing the onus on patients and parents to cover its cost.
Insurance companies currently do not have to offer the RSV vaccine for free, placing the onus on patients and parents to cover its cost.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
CVS and Walgreens employees planning a walkout to protest working conditions
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Maryland man thriving one month after pioneering pig heart transplant
One month after a Maryland man received an experimental pig heart transplant, the patient is doing well and shows no sign of infection or rejection of the organ, doctors say.
One month after a Maryland man received an experimental pig heart transplant, the patient is doing well and shows no sign of infection or rejection of the organ, doctors say.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Hamas terror brings overwhelming challenges to Long Island doctor's hospital
Victims with physical and emotional injuries from Hamas terror attacks are flooding to a Long Island hospital desperate for help.
Victims with physical and emotional injuries from Hamas terror attacks are flooding to a Long Island hospital desperate for help.
Researchers predict an alarming nation-wide shortage of primary care physicians by 2032
A study of 62,000 medical residents revealed in the next decade, there will be fewer primary care physicians to visit.
A study of 62,000 medical residents revealed in the next decade, there will be fewer primary care physicians to visit.
Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry return to NYC for World Mental Health Day
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are hosting a conference in New York City on how the internet and social media affect youth mental health.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are hosting a conference in New York City on how the internet and social media affect youth mental health.