The FDA Authorizes Change In How Monkeypox Vaccine Is GivenThe US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization Tuesday that allows health-care providers to change how the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine is administered, stretching out the supply amid high demand. The vaccine can now be given to high-risk adults intradermally, meaning between the layers of the skin, rather than subcutaneously, or under the skin, as it has been given up till now. This will allow providers to get five doses out of a standard one-dose vial.
The Senate Passes Democrats' Sweeping Health Care And Climate BillThe Senate on Sunday afternoon passed Democrats' $750 billion health care, tax and climate bill, in a significant victory for President Joe Biden and his party.
Baby Products Recalled Were Still Sold At TJ Maxx And MarshallsTJX, which operates popular discount chains TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Home Goods, agreed to pay a fine of $13 million for selling recalled infant products that had been removed from the market due to risks of infant suffocation and death.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergencyThe Biden administration is declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak in the United States, which now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world.
Monkeypox a growing concern for parents with new school year around the cornerNew national data shows the number of new monkeypox cases is doubling about every week.
53 Beverage And Nutrition Products Recalled Over Possible Cronobacter ContaminationFood service company Lyons Magnus issued a voluntary recall for 53 beverage products over possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.
Banana Boat Sunscreen Is Being Recalled Because It May Contain A CarcinogenSunscreen is marketed as helping protect against skin cancer — but now some batches of a popular brand are being voluntarily recalled because they may contain a carcinogen.
Doctor Arrested In Clearwater For Trafficking NarcoticsNarcotics Detectives arrested a doctor in Clearwater for fraudulent prescriptions being written and sold.
President Joe Biden's Symptoms 'Continue To Improve' After Covid-19 DiagnosisPresident Joe Biden's symptoms "continue to improve" after being diagnosed Thursday with Covid-19, the President's physician said in a Saturday letter.
President Joe Biden Tests Positive For Covid-19President Joe Biden said Thursday that he's tested positive for Covid-19 but will continue to work while in isolation at the White House despite his mild symptoms.
New Vaccines Aim To Put The Brakes On Covid-19 SpreadAs the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads, it changes. That's helped it get past our firewalls, the immunity created by vaccines or left behind after we recover from an infection. Which is why, well into the third year of the pandemic, we're in the midst of another wave of Covid-19 caused by the most immune-evasive variant yet, BA.5. And more variants are coming.
Ivana Trump's Death Ruled Accidental By Medical ExaminerIvana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died of "blunt impact injuries" to the torso, New York City's medical examiner said Friday.
Health Advisory Issued For Davis Island Beach For High Levels Of BacteriaThe Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has issued a public health advisory for Davis Island Beach due to high bacteria levels.
Floating Abortion Clinic Proposed In Gulf Of MexicoThe ship would offer surgical abortions up to 14 weeks and will have a full team of licensed medical personnel.