RSV is one of the leading causes of hospitalizations among infants in the U.S., according to the CDC.
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Doctors Transplant Pig Heart Into Dying Man—Only The Second Time It’s Ever Been Done
Doctors hope this new procedure could be a game changer in the organ transplant field.
Nearly 500,000 People Were Wrongly Kicked Off Medicaid Due To Bizarre ‘Systems’ Issue—Many Being Children
Those dropped will be reinstated after a problem was reported late last month that resulted in families and children losing health insurance coverage.
Covid Drug Paxlovid Now Less Effective Than In Early Trials—But It’s Still Great At Preventing Death
The study found Paxlovid is now less effective at keeping patients out of the hospital, but still remains highly effective at stopping death.
Elon Musk Says Neuralink Could Slash Risk From AI As Firm Prepares For First Human Trials
In the shorter term, Musk said Neuralink could help restore body movement and when combined with Tesla’s robotics could make the “Luke Skywalker solution” a reality.
You Can Get Free Covid-19 Tests In The Mail Again — Here’s How
Each residential address will be able to get four free tests starting September 25.
Study Shows 1,100% Spike In Mississippi Babies Born With Syphilis—It’s Also Rising In These Other States
The treatable disease is rebounding due to factors including a lack of STD prevention and inconsistent healthcare coverage.
Ultra-Processed Food—Especially Artificial Sweeteners—Linked To Depression, Study Finds
People with diets high in ultra-processed foods—products made with industrial ingredients and often loaded with chemical additives—had around a 50% higher risk of depression, researchers found.
FDA Rejects Nasal Spray For Severe Allergic Reactions—Delaying First Needle-Free EpiPen Alternative
ARS Pharmaceuticals chief executive Richard Lowenthal said the company is “very surprised” and “deeply disappointed” by the FDA’s decision.
Danaher Lowers Price Of Tuberculosis Test After Pressure Campaign
Popular novelist and YouTuber John Green as well as international health nonprofits had been running a weeklong pressure campaign against the company.
