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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.