Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage,' WHO panel says
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
Up to 40K Army Guard troops unvaccinated, some face dismissal
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Juul e-cigarettes can stay on the market for now, judge rules
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
Planned Parenthood of Greater NY prepares for increase in out-of-state abortion patients
Clinics across New York are expecting to see more out-of-state abortion patients as states move to ban abortion in some parts of the U.S.
Clinics across New York are expecting to see more out-of-state abortion patients as states move to ban abortion in some parts of the U.S.
Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision: Leaked abortion draft versus the opinion
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.
Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision
Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.
Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.
Health officials investigate major meningococcal disease in Florida
A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.
A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.
‘Flamingo Challenge’: Balancing on one leg may determine increased risk of death, study finds
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
Dr. Birx describes a White House divided on COVID response
Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."
Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."
Formula shortage ‘challenging’ for parents who have babies with allergies — doctors offer advice
"It's been horrible. My son has a dairy allergy so he needs a specific formula that has been impossible to find," one mother shared.
"It's been horrible. My son has a dairy allergy so he needs a specific formula that has been impossible to find," one mother shared.
Niece Waidhofer, model and social media star, dies by suicide
Niece Waidhofer, a model who had built a huge following on social media, died by suicide in her home in the Houston area.
Niece Waidhofer, a model who had built a huge following on social media, died by suicide in her home in the Houston area.
NYC monkeypox vaccine clinic open in Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic
New York City has opened a temporary monkeypox vaccine clinic in Manahttan's Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic for eligible adult men who believe they may have been recently exposed to the virus.
New York City has opened a temporary monkeypox vaccine clinic in Manahttan's Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic for eligible adult men who believe they may have been recently exposed to the virus.
FDA investigates new report of another baby’s death possibly tied to Abbott formula
The FDA has reviewed dozens of complaints involving Abbott formula after the company voluntarily recalled its products in February.
The FDA has reviewed dozens of complaints involving Abbott formula after the company voluntarily recalled its products in February.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
CDC panel: Elderly Americans should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
‘Total shock’: Texas woman conceives 2nd child while pregnant, gives birth to ‘twins’
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.