Senate confirms Trump nominee Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here’s what to know
(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Monarez was confirmed by a vote of... Read More.
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1st pill for obstructive sleep apnea could be around the corner
(NEW YORK) -- The first oral pill for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be around the corner after pharmaceutical company Apnimed Inc. reported positive... Read More.
Measles cases in US over 4.5 times higher than all of last year
(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases in the United States are continuing to rise after breaking a decades-long record just two weeks ago.There are now... Read More.
Why gentle exercise like yoga, tai chi and walking may help people sleep better
(NEW YORK) -- Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or get restful sleep. It affects... Read More.
More than 14M children globally have not received a dose of any vaccine: WHO
(NEW YORK) -- More than 14 million children around the world have not received a single dose of any vaccine, according to new data... Read More.
Texas floodwaters can increase health risks that could last for months: Experts
(Texas) -- Central Texas is continuing to recover from one of the deadliest floods in the state's history, which killed more than 120 people, many... Read More.
FDA approves 12-month flea treatment for dogs, marking veterinary breakthrough
(WASHINGTON) -- Dogs across the U.S. could soon get longer-lasting protection against pesky parasites thanks to a new treatment approved by federal regulators Thursday.The... Read More.
70% of children in Ukraine don’t have access to basic goods, services: UNICEF
(Ukraine) -- About 70% of children in Ukraine -- roughly 3.5 million -- do not have access to basic goods and services, such as... Read More.
House Democrats demand answers from CDC over recent changes to vaccine advisory panel
(NEW YORK) -- House Democrats on the Oversight Committee are calling for an urgent briefing with staff from the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.
US measles cases hit highest number in 33 years: CDC
Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest number in more than 30 years, according to new... Read More.
Natural disasters like Texas floods can affect mental health, according to experts
Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images(Texas) -- Central Texas is continuing to recover from devastating rains and "catastrophic" flooding that damaged homes and businesses and killed... Read More.
Medical groups sue HHS, RFK Jr. over ‘unlawful’ vaccine changes
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Several major medical organizations filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy... Read More.
