6 things to know about the new Covid variant XEC
The new Covid-19 variant XEC, formed from KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 strains, is spreading quickly in the US and globally. More ...
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FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
FluMist is a nasal spray manufactured by AstraZeneca that has been used to protect against influenza in the United States ...
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What to Know About Novavax, the 'Other' COVID Vaccine
Pfizer's and Moderna's formulas have been the go-to on pharmacy shelves, but Novavax remains an important option.
3 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now
Three Motley Fool contributors think they've identified dirt-cheap healthcare stocks to buy right now. Here's why they picked CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD), and ...
Ask the doctors: Updated COVID-19 vaccine targets new variants
Health data show that COVID-19 still surpasses all other infectious respiratory illnesses as a cause of severe illness, ...
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COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts
Catching the virus that causes COVID-19 or getting a COVID-19 vaccination gives you protection, also called immunity, from the virus. But over time, that protection seems to ...
A flu vaccine you can administer yourself, stroke deaths on the rise and drug overdose deaths decreasing: Here's what happened in health this week.
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Open Letter to Pamela Paul of the New York Times: Watch Some Interviews With Dr. Marty Makary. They Are More Important Than Peanut Allergies.
I think some respected newspapers could do a better job of being honest with their readers about some pretty basic and pretty important things.
Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say
The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at ...
New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and what states is it in?
The new "XEC" COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly in Europe has arrived in the US. What are the symptoms, will it cause a fall ...
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Mpox global emergency: strengthening African leadership
The resurgence of mpox during 2024 has been declared a continental emergency by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and a Public Health Emergency of International ...
NYC’s former COVID-19 czar attended sex parties during pandemic lockdowns
The architect behind NYC’s social distancing and vaccine policies attended sex parties while telling New Yorkers to mask up and avoid large gatherings.