FDA approves 1st drug treatment for alopecia hair loss

The FDA has approved Olumiant (baricitinib) as a treatment for alopecia areata hair loss following two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials.

Abortion amendment moving quickly in California legislature

A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would explicitly ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives cleared two legislative committees in a single day.

WHO creating vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears

The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.

Is monkeypox an emergency? U.N. gathering experts

The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency. More than 1,600 cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported this year in 39 countries.

Houston 4-year-old gets 'unintentional vasectomy' during hernia surgery

A Texas family is suing a Houston hospital and doctor after the family’s 4-year-old received an unintended vasectomy during surgery.

Metropolitan Opera sales down, no COVID cancellations

The Metropolitan Opera sold 56% of ticket dollar capacity this season as it returned from a 1-1/2-year absence.

US Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.

Mick Jagger has COVID, Rolling Stones cancel show

The Rolling Stones have canceled their concert in Amsterdam, just hours before it was due to start after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.

FDA says 3 doses of COVID Pfizer vaccine appear effective in children under 5

The FDA announced that three doses of the Pfizer vaccine appeared to be safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 in children under five, the only age group not yet eligible for shots.

NYC drops mask mandate for children under 5

Masks will be optional for toddlers in New York City childcare settings beginning Monday.

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

Rats are running rampant in New York City

Rat sightings are up and they are everywhere, according to New York City officials.

Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says

Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.