Health

FDA Reassesses Safety of Infant RSV Treatments

U.S. health authorities have informed executives at Merck, Sanofi, and AstraZeneca that their infant RSV therapies will undergo renewed safety…

2 hours ago

US Stillbirth Rate Drops Slightly, but Inequities Persist

  The United States saw a small but encouraging improvement in its stillbirth rate last year, according to newly released…

3 weeks ago

US Ends Longstanding World AIDS Day Recognition

  For the first time in decades, the United States has chosen not to formally recognize World AIDS Day, a…

4 weeks ago

mRNA COVID Vaccines Show Promise in Boosting Cancer Treatment Success

Widely administered COVID-19 vaccines may deliver an unexpected advantage for certain cancer patients by enhancing their immune systems' ability to…

1 month ago

FDA Approves New Non-Hormonal Medication for Menopausal Hot Flashes

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has greenlit a new once-daily medication that addresses moderate to severe hot flashes…

2 months ago

CVS Removes Prescription Requirement for COVID-19 Vaccines Nationwide

  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a recommendation requiring patients to consult healthcare providers before receiving…

2 months ago

CDC Acting Director Proposes Splitting MMR Vaccine Without Scientific Backing

  The acting director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called for vaccine manufacturers to develop…

2 months ago

Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Could Prevent Thousands of Additional Deaths, Study Reveals

  New research analysis emphasizes significant advantages of maintaining universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations as health officials debate restricting eligibility to…

3 months ago

Smart Healthcare Assistants Promise Relief for Overburdened Medical Staff

Healthcare institutions worldwide grapple with severe staffing shortages as nursing professionals face unprecedented challenges. The World Health Organization warns of…

4 months ago

Apple Restores Blood Oxygen Feature to US Apple Watches After Patent Dispute

Apple has announced the return of blood oxygen monitoring to select Apple Watch models in the United States, ending a…

4 months ago