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Moderna Says Its Combo Vaccine Effective Against Omicron
Company says the combination vaccine triggers antibodies capable of fighting several variants, including beta and omicron
Major Airlines Drop Mask Mandate After Federal Judge Rules Against It
U.S. Transportation Security Administration will stop enforcing the mandate for now
Cases of Coronavirus Moving From Mink to People Confirmed by CDC
Samples of the virus collected from four infected people had two mutations previously identified in farmed mink in Europe
USPSTF Advises Against Hormone Therapy to Prevent Chronic Conditions
USPSTF recommends against hormone therapy for primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal persons
COVID-19 Response Coordinator Says Adults Older Than 60 Should Get Second Booster
The FDA authorized a second booster of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines on March 29 for anyone 50 years and older
Health Officials Investigate Mysterious Hepatitis Cases Among Children in U.S., U.K.
In Alabama, the state has reported nine cases of hepatitis in children aged 1 to 6 years since October 2021
Half of Parents Report Giving Their Child Supplements Regularly
Similar proportion of parents report a problem with their child's diet
Poll: Most Older Adults Want to Age in Place
Authors urge investing in home improvements to ensure future independence
New Law Allows FDA to Police E-Cigarettes Made With Synthetic Nicotine
Vaping companies must now follow the same federal sales restrictions and age requirements as tobacco product companies