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FDA approves fall Covid shots, but with new restrictions

The next round of shots would be limited to only a smaller, high-risk group of people, the Health Department said.
A healthcare worker fills a syringe.
A healthcare worker fills a syringe.
1d ago

Family of 4-year-old with brain damage files a $22 million lawsuit against dentist

The child's heart briefly stopped under anesthesia and the child can no longer walk or talk, the civil suit says. The child had gone in to cure some cavities.
Sunnyside Dentistry for Children.
Sunnyside Dentistry for Children.
2d ago

Desmond Watson, the heaviest player in NFL history, released by Tampa Bay Bucs

Watson, who played at Florida, was signed after going undrafted in April. He weighed 464 pounds at the school's pro day.
Defensive lineman Desmond Watson
Defensive lineman Desmond Watson
2d ago

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EXCLUSIVE

The CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnesses

As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight.
cdc hq headquarters
cdc hq headquarters
3d ago

2 sickened with Legionnaires' at Bronx apartment complex; evaluation underway

At least six people have died and over 100 have been sickened in a Legionnaires' outbreak in nearby Harlem.
The Parkchester North Condominium in Bronx, N.Y.
The Parkchester North Condominium in Bronx, N.Y.
3d ago

MAHA loves dietary supplements. But that hasn't led to gains in Washington — yet.

The multibillion-dollar supplements industry is still waiting for policy action by the White House, even though RFK Jr. says he's a fan.
An animated White House gobbles supplements falling from a bottle labeled "REAL FOOD"
An animated White House gobbles supplements falling from a bottle labeled "REAL FOOD"

Women under 50 have risk factors for birth defects that can be lowered, CDC finds

Birth defects are the leading cause of death in infants. The risks often start before some women even know they’re pregnant.

The NIH says it's focused on whole-virus vaccines. What are they?

Favoring an older, traditional type of vaccine over newer technologies may be misguided, vaccine experts say.
A researcher works in the lab at the Moderna Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Mass., March 26, 2024.
A researcher works in the lab at the Moderna Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Mass., March 26, 2024.
3d ago

First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite detected in the U.S.

The parasite — the larva of the new world screwworm fly — can devastate cattle herds and is rife in parts of Central America.
FILE PHOTO: Ranchers and scientists fight flesh-eating screwworm in Latin America
FILE PHOTO: Ranchers and scientists fight flesh-eating screwworm in Latin America
5d ago

OUT News

OUT News

At least 21 hospitals have ended or restricted trans care for minors since January

The disruptions follow multiple efforts by the Trump administration to block such care for patients younger than 19.
A person holds a sign that says "Trans Rights Are Human Rights"
A person holds a sign that says "Trans Rights Are Human Rights"

These leading dental experts want to help you brush your teeth the right way

As more places in the U.S. look to ban fluoride in drinking water, it's more important than ever to know how to care for your teeth and gums.

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