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FDA Approves Novavax’s New Covid Vaccine Designed To Protect Against The Latest Strain
At the recommendation of the FDA, the new boosters protect against XBB variants, which made up 95% of all U.S. Covid cases in June.
CDC Warns About ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria On East Coast: What To Know About Vibrio Vulnificus Infection
Over 80,000 Americans get vibrio infections per year, and around 100 cases turn fatal.
It’s OK To Get Your Covid, Flu And RSV Shots At The Same Time, Experts Say
RSV vaccines were approved for the time in the U.S. and manufacturers are working on new Covid boosters to protect against the dominant strains circulating the country.
Narcan Set To Become Available Over-The-Counter—Which Means Insurance May Not Cover It
Narcan was approved for over-the-counter use in March and two other naloxone nasal sprays were approved in July.
Washington State Listeria Outbreak Linked To Milkshakes—Symptoms, Treatment And Who’s At Risk
The outbreak, caused by burger joint Frugals’ contaminated milkshake machines, hospitalized six and killed three.
New Covid Boosters Expected This Fall: Why Some Doctors Suggest Holding Off On Getting Your Next Booster Until Then
XBB subvariants—including the dominant Eris variant—made up 95% of all Covid cases in the U.S. in June.
What To Know About New TikTok Beauty Trend ‘Barbie Botox’: From Effects To Cost
Also known as Trap Tox, the procedure is done by injecting Botox into the neck and shoulders, causing the appearance of a long neck and slimmer shoulders.
Blue Light Glasses May Not Help With Eye Strain Or Improve Sleep Quality, Study Says
Previous studies have found that blue light filtering glasses help protect against retinal damage, improve sleep patterns and protect eye health.
Parts Of Florida Under Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert: What To Know About Dengue—And Why Cases Are Rising
Dengue cases have been on the rise for several years, with worldwide cases increasing from just over half a million in 2000 to 5.2 million in 2019.
Cancer Rates Among Americans Under 50 Are Slightly Rising, New Study Finds
Though cancer rates in Americans 50 years and older are declining, researchers found rates in Americans under 50 are on the rise, with adults between 30 and 39 seeing the biggest increase.
