Woman debates whether to get the new COVID vaccine
Dr. Keith Roach | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old healthy woman (who is…
Shingles Shots Don’t Just Prevent Pain—They Might Save Your Life
A vaccine that prevents one of the most painful infections around could be good for your brain and…
Peanut exposure is good for children, and doctors were the last to realize it
“God made dirt and dirt don’t hurt.” I heard this old adage a lot in my childhood, usually…
Oscar Award-Winning Actress Diane Keaton Died Of Bacterial Pneumonia. Here’s What To Know About The Infection
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 01: Actress Diane Keaton attends the premiere of STX’s “Poms” at Regal LA…
New HHS exec poised to lead major 2026 health care reforms
“Amy is the health policy leader and convener we need to drive creative solutions,” Mahaniah said in a…
Covid Shots Are About to Be Widely Available Again
Covid-19 vaccines are about to become widely available again across the United States, following several weeks of confusion…
Scientists Are Testing a Vaccine for Food Poisoning. It Can’t Come Soon Enough
Few things in this world are more miserable than food poisoning. You go out to eat some delicious…
Why is there no common-cold vaccine?
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New maps reveal outbreak risks. Is your county protected?
New data shows widespread erosion in vaccination coverage in over 75% of U.S. counties, leaving many without immunity…
The Ongoing Measles Outbreak Has Reached a New Peak
America’s terrible year of measles is far from over. Several states have reported more cases of the vaccine-preventable…