Biden likely has highly contagious BA.5 strain of COVID-19, doctor says
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Two children diagnosed with monkeypox in U.S., officials say
Health officials say two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S. They are a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident.
Health officials say two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S. They are a toddler in California and an infant who is not a U.S. resident.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
New York to analyze COVID policies
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says that an independent team will analyze all the state's COVID-19 policies to determine what went right and what went wrong so that mistakes are not repeated in future emergencies.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says that an independent team will analyze all the state's COVID-19 policies to determine what went right and what went wrong so that mistakes are not repeated in future emergencies.
Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson to undergo $13K weight-loss surgery
Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, plans to undergo weight-loss surgery to live a healthier life.
Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, plans to undergo weight-loss surgery to live a healthier life.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
NYC monkeypox: 25,000 more monkeypox vaccine doses on the way
New York City’s next monkeypox vaccine allocation will be 25,693 doses, according to city officials as they say the city is the current epicenter of the monkeypox outbreak.
New York City’s next monkeypox vaccine allocation will be 25,693 doses, according to city officials as they say the city is the current epicenter of the monkeypox outbreak.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Monkeypox NYC: Vaccine remains in short supply
New York so far has received more than 28,000 doses of the vaccine for monkeypox. But appointments have filled up so fast that many people are left waiting.
New York so far has received more than 28,000 doses of the vaccine for monkeypox. But appointments have filled up so fast that many people are left waiting.


















