A group of nine former CDC leaders, who served under both Republican and Democratic administrations, have raised serious concerns about the recent actions of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They believe his decisions are putting public health in jeopardy. The former directors, including Dr.
The US is seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases, especially in the South Central region. States like Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas are reporting a 15% positivity rate. This might not show the full picture, though. Many people are using at-home tests or ignoring mild symptoms, so the
COVID-19 is making a comeback in the U. S. , but it's not as bad as before. As schools reopened and colder months approached, COVID cases and hospitalizations started to climb. However, they are still much lower than in previous years. For the week ending August 9, the COVID hospitalization rate wa
CVS has introduced a new rule for COVID-19 vaccines in 14 states, including New York. Now, you need a prescription to get the updated shot. This change comes as the federal health officials have stopped recommending the vaccine for everyone over 6 months old. The updated COVID-19 vaccines have been
The U. S. recently updated its coronavirus vaccine guidelines. Now, only those at high risk or over 65 can get the shots. This change brings the U. S. more in line with other countries. But it's not all smooth sailing. The new rules have caused some confusion. People are unsure who exactly can get
COVID-19 might not be as scary as it once was, but it's still around and causing trouble, especially during the summer. This year, a new subvariant named XFG, also called "Stratus, " is making its way through California, causing a rise in cases. Experts say this isn't surprising because COVID tends
In the United States, HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a major cause of several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and some oral cancers. Since 2006, a vaccine has been available to protect against the most common cancer-causing HPV types. However, not enough children are getting this vaccin
Sean Kingston, the rapper known for his 2007 hit "Beautiful Girls, " has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. This comes after he was found guilty of a fraud scheme that cost victims over $1 million. Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud.
A woman's life took a shocking turn when she discovered she wasn't pregnant, but instead, had a rare form of cancer. She had gone to the doctor after three months of heavy, irregular periods. Her periods had always been normal before this. Doctors initially thought she might be pregnant because a pr
There's a big debate going on about whether young kids should get COVID shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes, especially for kids between 6 months and 2 years old. They think these kids are more likely to get really sick from COVID. But not everyone agrees. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
