Moderna COVID Shot Halted for Under-30s in Sweden Over 'Small' Chance of Heart Inflammation
The European Medicines Agency recommended authorizing the Moderna vaccine for children as young as 12 in July.
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Makayla Noble Update As Paralyzed Texas Cheerleader Uses Ventilator at Night, Oxygen in Day
A GoFundMe page set up by a family friend of the paralyzed teen has now raised almost $160,000 to help with the cheerleader's medical expenses.
Anti-Vaxxers Could Fuel Spike in Childhood Diseases: 'It Will Be Horrific'
One in five Americans now say they are vaccine skeptics. As resistance expands beyond COVID, health experts call the potential impact 'extremely concerning.'
Drug Combination Tested in Hamsters 'Effectively Suppresses' COVID Infection: Researchers
Researchers' work on the proposed concoction doesn't guarantee it'll work in humans, "but it is a good sign," they said.
Democratic Pennsylvania State Rep. Proposes Requiring Vasectomies at Age 40
"I want to create a conversation about how easily we accept government intervening into the health decisions of women," Representative Chris Rabb said.
Almost 2,200 Kaiser Permanente Health Care Employees Suspended for Refusing Vaccine
The company announced that employees have until December 1 to change their minds and get the COVID-19 vaccine or they'll be released from the company.
Cost of Abating Opioid Crisis in 2 Ohio Counties Is $1B Each, Attorney Says
The two counties are suing retail pharmacies for their involvement in the opioid crisis, and Rite-Aid previously settled in August for $1.5 million for one county.
Johnson & Johnson Says COVID Booster Dose Increases Virus Antibodies
The company's chief scientific officer said a second shot increases protection against the virus and extends the duration of protection.
Psaki Criticized Over Reasoning for Why Migrants Don't Need Vaccine Proof But Travelers Do
"They're not intending to stay here for a lengthy period of time," Psaki said. "I don't think it's the same thing."
Pregnant Woman Says She'll Get Vaccinated After COVID Nearly Killed Her
"I was intubated and put under. That's when I thought I was going to die," Katie Pederson said.
Fauci Confronted Over Seeming to Change Tune on Booster Shots After FDA Panel Recommendation
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director emphasized that the situation is still evolving as new data rolls in.
NIH Chief Supports Putting Teachers in High-Risk Category to Get COVID Booster Shots
Dr. Francis Collins' statements come just days after an FDA advisory committee declined a request from Pfizer to add a third booster shot to its two-dose regimen for those aged 16 and older.
Supermarket Customer 'in Tears' After Finding Feces Left By Alleged 'Pizza Roll Pooper'
"I was upset, I was disgusted, I feel like I was violated," said victim Shirley Wright-Johnson.
Over $1.4B in Health Care Fraud Incurred Via Illegal Opioid, COVID Health Care: DOJ
"The proceeds of the scheme were spent on luxury items, including vehicles, yachts and real estate," the DOJ said.
Neuroscientist Says Her Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Were Mistaken for UTI in Viral Thread
"The bottom line is that ovarian cancer research is underfunded," said Dr. Nadia Chaudhri, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020.
