Health News

COVID-19 Boosters Authorized for Young Children
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended its authorization for two COVID-19 bivalent vaccines.
Did the Ice Bucket Challenge Actually Help?
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? Most people do. But did it actually change anything?
C-Reactive Protein and Antidepressants
Levels of a particular protein in the blood of people with depression may predict how well antidepressants will work.
FDA Proposes Update for Food Labels
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing an update to what can be listed as "healthy."
Youth E-Cig Use Remains High
Millions of kids and teens in the United States use electronic cigarettes, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Whooping Cough Vaccine Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a vaccine to protect newborns from whooping cough.
Monkeypox Update: 10/10/22
Total monkeypox case numbers continue to climb, but the rate of new infections may be slowing down.
Preventing Pregnancy-Related Deaths
The vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, according to new data.
Long COVID: What You Need to Know
COVID symptoms usually last no more than a week or two. But there are some major exceptions to that rule.
Weight Loss Rx May Slash Diabetes Risk
A prescription weight loss drug may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half.