FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the United States’ first mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and…
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admin Large cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce now includes cases in 15 states
A large multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has been tied to lettuce sold at restaurants such as Taco Bell and…
HHS shutting down Kentucky organ procurement group over safety concerns
The federal government is moving to shut down the organization that manages organ donations in the Kentucky region, US Health…
Avoiding 3 things during middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 years
How you manage three health factors may affect your risk of developing dementia sooner rather than later, a new study…
Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC’s first official director in a year
The US Senate voted 51-44 on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the US Centers for Disease…
You have concerns about your kid’s school. How to handle them
If you are a parent or primary caregiver of a young person, sooner or later you will have a problem…
Nurses chase cyclospora, aided by interviews, fast-food receipts – and the messy details
More than 900 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan, have been sickened with cyclosporiasis since mid-June. Linda Kim, a public health…
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as health officials investigate salmonella outbreak
Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it had removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants, after determining the peppers could…
What to do if your kid needs help making friends this school year
Youngsters are struggling to maintain true friendships, says screen-time expert Kara Alaimo, who provides expert advice on how to fix…
What we’ve learned about Covid-19 since the pandemic
Here’s what we’ve learned – and how our understanding has evolved – since the earliest cases of the novel coronavirus…