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news Dec 1

CDC Will Test Sewage for Polio Outside New York to See If It's Circulating Elsewhere in Nation

The CDC will initially work work with Michigan and Philadelphia to identify communities with low vaccination rates and begin testing sewage the in those areas.

mental health Dec 1

Is Your Partner a Gaslighter? 3 Red Flags to Watch Out for
Health Nov 30

Experimental Drug Shows Signs of Slowing Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Patients, Study Finds

Health Nov 29

Flu Hospitalizations Increase Nearly 30% as U.S. Enters Holiday Season

Flu has hit unusually hard and early this season, putting pressure on emergency departments across the nation.
monkeypox Nov 28

WHO Renames Monkeypox as ‘Mpox,' Citing Racism Concerns

The World Health Organization is renaming monkeypox as mpox amid concerns the original name of the decades-old animal disease could be construed as discriminatory and racist.
Health Nov 25

A Record 40 Million Kids Worldwide Have Missed a Measles Vaccine Dose

Millions of children were now susceptible to measles, among the world’s most contagious diseases, according to a new report.
Health Nov 24

Fever, Sore Throat, and Despair: Why Does It Seem Like Everyone's Sick Right Now?

We’re only beginning to reckon with the true physical and psychological tolls of the pandemic. But there are still reasons to be hopeful, experts say.

news Nov 23

Measles Poses Growing Threat to Kids as Vaccinations Decline Globally, CDC and WHO Warn

The Covid-19 pandemic severely disrupted vaccination services, resulting in millions of kids missing their measles shots.
Health Nov 23

Adderall and Amoxicillin Shortages Raise Questions About Transparency and Accountability in Big Pharma

Critical shortages of the ADHD drug Adderall and the antibiotic amoxicillin have left families reeling as the medicines their loved ones need become harder to find.
Health Nov 25

Abortion Pill Is the Most Common Method to End a Pregnancy in the U.S., CDC Says

The CDC, in a report published Wednesday, found that about 51% of abortions in 2020 were performed with the pill at or before the ninth week of pregnancy.
Thanksgiving Nov 23

These Cooking Mistakes Can Ruin Your Thanksgiving, Say Food Safety Experts

These common food safety mistakes can make your guests sick — here’s how to avoid them.
GOOD NEWS Nov 23

HIV-Positive NYC Woman Becomes First To Get Heart Transplant From Donor Also With HIV

If there is a such thing as an ordinary heart transplant, this was not it. It marked the first time an HIV positive patient received a heart from an HIV positive donor.
health care Nov 22

Biden Admin. Says There's a Boost in People Seeking HealthCare.gov Insurance Coverage

The boost in enrollment comes as the number of uninsured Americans this year reached a historic low of 8%.
Coronavirus Nov 22

New Covid Boosters Work Better Against Infection Than Previous Shots, CDC Finds

The first real-world data on the new omicron vaccines find that they are better at preventing symptomatic Covid infections than the earlier doses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.
Food and Drug Administration Nov 22

As STDs Proliferate, Companies Rush to Market At-Home Test Kits. But Are They Reliable?

Researchers, public health advocates, and health care companies are urging the federal government to green light at-home testing kits to help stem the growing number of Americans with STDs.
mental health Nov 18

‘I Felt Helpless and Alone': Schools Struggle to Staff Up for Youth Mental Health Crisis

Among 18 of the country’s largest school districts, 12 started this school year with fewer counselors or psychologists than they had in fall 2019, according to an analysis by Chalkbeat. As a result, many school mental health professionals have caseloads that far exceed recommended limits, according to experts and advocates, and students must wait f...
holidays Nov 23

How to Stay Safe From COVID, RSV and Flu This Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, many of use are planning to travel to celebrate with family. However, COVID is still lingering around, and there have been recent surges of flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases.
sleep Nov 16

Is ‘Mouth Taping' the Secret to a Good Night's Sleep?

Is ‘mouth taping’ the secret to a good night’s sleep? Some wellness influencers on TikTok are claiming it helps with snoring and dry mouth.
Pet Safety Nov 16

Can Dogs Eat Bananas? See What Human Food Is Safe for Your Pets and What Isn't

Keep this guide handy when you are unsure if your food is safe to feed your cats and dogs.
rsv Nov 15

NY County Announces 2 RSV-Linked Deaths in Adults

You’ve probably heard about RSV by now: It’s that seasonal, contagious childhood respiratory virus most of us already had that is now drawing concern because of its earlier-than-usual emergence and strain on hospitals’ pediatric units. Even though most of us have had RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) before our second birthday, ad...

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