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HHS cancels funding for Moderna to develop vaccines to combat bird flu The virus has infected 70 people since last year, and federal health officials had previously described the effort as critical to strengthening the country's pandemic preparedness. The company was developing vaccines using ...
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Scientists develop gene delivery 'trucks' that could treat brain diseases Neurodegenerative diseases afflict more than 9 million Americans. NIH launched the multibillion-dollar BRAIN initiative 12 years ago to improve understanding of the brain and central nervous system and to speed the discovery of cures for related disorders.
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Cambodia logs fourth fatal H5N1 avian flu case of the year The boy died yesterday after he arrived at a hospital with severe symptoms. On the same day, tests at the Pasteur Institute in Cambodia confirmed that his samples were positive for H5N1. An investigation revealed reports ...
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Trump administration yanks Moderna's bird flu vaccine research funding even as company reports promising test results Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed deep skepticism regarding mRNA vaccines, despite real-world evidence that the vaccines are safe and saved millions of lives. The cancelation came as Moderna announced positive ...
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Should You Take Creatine Supplements? Creatine has long been a popular supplement among athletes and body builders, who say it supplies them with quick bursts of energy needed for high-intensity workouts and helps them build muscle. But on social media, claims about creatine go beyond the ...
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WHO warns of rising COVID activity in 3 regions The World Health Organization (WHO) today posted an outbreak notice about a rise in COVID activity in three of its regions, driven by the new variant NB.1.8.1. Global SARS-CoV-2 activity has been increasing, with the test positivity rate reaching 11%, ...
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Want a COVID vaccine? It could cost you $200. Kennedy specifically changed the recommendations so pregnant women and healthy children aren't included, though it's not clear if that's just for booster shots or whether it would also include a baby's first COVID-19 vaccine.
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Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine "After a rigorous review, we concluded that continued investment in Moderna's H5N1 mRNA vaccine was not scientifically or ethically justifiable," HHS Communications Director Andrew Nixon said in a statement. "This is not simply ...
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HHS cancels $590 million contract with Moderna for bird flu vaccine The US Department of Health and Human Services is terminating a contract with drugmaker Moderna to develop a vaccine to protect against bird flu amid the agency's broader efforts to reevaluate therapies that use mRNA technology.
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Another COVID-19 variant is rising abroad. Doctors say there's no need to panic RFK Jr. changes COVID-19 vaccine recommendationsKennedy, one of the nation's most publicly recognized vaccine skeptics, made the announcement in a video post on his X account.
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Could Plasma Exchange Therapy Actually Help You Live Longer? One of the first trials examining plasma exchange for anti-aging in humans, published Tuesday in the journal Aging Cell, offers early evidence that it may be able to slow the biological breakdown that comes with age, even in otherwise healthy people.
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Long-COVID symptoms in young kids can vary by age The most common long-COVID symptoms described by caregivers among infants and toddlers were trouble sleeping, fussiness, poor appetite, stuffy nose, and wet cough. Preschool-aged children were more likely to have a dry cough and daytime tiredness or low ...
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Should You Take a Vitamin D Supplement? Vitamin D does a lot for your body, supporting strong bones, muscle movement, your immune system, and more. Taking a vitamin D supplement may seem like a quick and easy way to boost these benefits—but doctors say there are a few things to know first.
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Amid Measles Outbreak, Texas Is Poised to Make Vaccine Exemptions for Kids Easier Supporters say the bill streamlines an already legal exemption process that allows families to avoid vaccines for reasons of conscience, religious beliefs, or medical reasons. It would let them download the required forms from a website instead ...
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Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu The funds were awarded through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, or BARDA, a program that focuses on medical treatments for potential pandemics. The new vaccine, called mRNA-1018, used the same ...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: Awareness improves significantly as health professionals and patients support name change Most experts and those experiencing the potentially debilitating features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects one in eight women, want greater awareness and a name change to improve care and outcomes. A new Monash University-led research ...
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Unvaccinated Arapahoe County toddler becomes Colorado's sixth measles case of 2025 The child, who is under the age of 5, recently traveled with family to multiple international locations with increased measles cases, state health officials say. Posted 47 minutes ago. and last updated 27 minutes ago. By: Óscar Contreras ...
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Trump administration cancels $766 million contract with Moderna to develop vaccine against pandemic flu viruses A patient is given a flu vaccine Oct. 28, 2022, in Lynwood, Calif. Mark J. Terrill—AP. The ...
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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Sugar Foods I'd always considered healthy, like my go-to Greek yogurt or the delightful splash of sugar-added "natural" creamer in my morning coffee, were suddenly off-limits due to their added sugar content. Even my go-to bread had some added sugar baked into ...
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Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far Want a COVID-19 vaccination this fall? For many Americans, it's not clear how easy it will be to get one – or if they've lost the choice. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was a longtime anti-vaccine activist, said this week that the shots ...
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Sedentary Behavior Tied to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults In older adults, increased sedentary time was associated with smaller brain volume, greater neurodegeneration, and worse cognitive performance, especially among apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 carriers, new research suggested. These associations persisted ...
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East Texas doctor says explains why gut health matters more than you think UT Health East Texas gastroenterologist Dr. Annie Lin said digestive health is important because it is responsible for processing and absorbing the food we eat, so that every cell in our body gets the necessary nutrients it needs in order to function.
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World Digestive Health Day: What does it mean and what to know Promoting global awareness for a healthier gut · Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – Characterized by chronic acid reflux, GERD can damage the esophagus if left untreated. · Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – A functional disorder causing abdominal pain, ...
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Wisp adds at-home tests to women's telehealth care model Wisp is an online platform that prescribes medication for a range of women's health needs such as oral contraception, yeast infections, fertility, emergency contraception and some medication abortion. Women can pick up their prescriptions at the ...
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Poor Sleep Sign Of Brain Problems After Mild Stroke By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, May 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Difficulty sleeping after a mild stroke could be a sign of continuing brain health problems in some people, a new study says. Stroke victims who spent more time in bed ...
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Amid Measles Outbreak, TX Is Poised to Make Vaccine Exemptions for Kids Easier Supporters say the bill streamlines an already legal exemption process that allows families to avoid vaccines for reasons of conscience, religious beliefs or medical reasons. It would let them download the required forms from a website instead of ...
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What to Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant, NB.1.8.1, Spreading Across the Globe Here's the deal with the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1, including symptoms, prevention, and what infectious disease doctors want you to keep in mind now that the vaccine is off the table for many Americans.
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HHS terminates Moderna contract to develop bird flu vaccine The U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled a contract with Moderna to develop messenger RNA vaccines against influenza strains seen as potential pandemic risks, leaving the future of the underlying research uncertain. Moderna ...
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Trump administration cancels contract with Moderna to develop a bird flu vaccine The Trump administration has cancelled a contract awarded to Moderna for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine for humans, as well as the right to purchase shots, according to the drugmaker. Moderna in January was awarded $590 million by ...
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Vaccination plea after measles cases rise in Scotland "Without high vaccination rates, there is no health security," he said. Helen Benson, consultant in public Health for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said there had been an increase in cases across ...
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Here's how much GLP-1 prescriptions for obesity and weight management have grown since 2019 The number of people prescribed GLP-1 drugs for weight management has skyrocketed over the past five years, according to new data from FAIR Health. The report found that just over 2% of adults in the U.S. took a GLP-1 to treat obesity or overweight in ...
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Enhancing early breast cancer diagnosis through modern imaging technologies Tomosynthesis (3D mammography): Reduces tissue overlap artifacts, increasing cancer detection by 30–40% and lowering recall rates. Synthesized 2D images minimize radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic accuracy. Contrast- ...
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Clinical trial explores the power of psilocybin to treat depression A new clinical trial is underway exploring psilocybin's potential to treat anhedonia and treatment-resistant major depressive disorder. Photo: Getty Images. By Tyler Smith and Katie Kerwin McCrimmon. "Magic mushrooms" may conjure images of people in ...
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Doctor shares tips on how to prevent symptoms from extended allergy season Allergy season is continuing to cause issues for many people in Greater Cincinnati. Dr. Ahmad Sedghat treats patients who are battling allergies and says there a few things that people can do to relieve symptoms.
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Disagreements about CDC's COVID vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After roughly four years, recommendations for COVID boosters are changing. The CDC is removing pregnant women and children who are healthy from the recommended immunization list, over the protests of some medical officials.
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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute contributes to FDA-approved blood test diagnosis A related video is attached to this article. The blood test analyzes plasma samples and tests for the protein of Alzheimer's, called amyloid. Nathaniel Chin, Medical Director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Center, ...
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Vaccination plea after measles cases surge in Scotland EPA Close up of a nurse wearing blue latex gloves extracting a vaccine from a small EPA. Health chiefs are warning of the risks of measles after more cases were recorded in Scotland ...
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Stroke Awareness Month educates about signs & symptoms to get treatment fast A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either by a blockage or a ruptured blood vessel, leading to brain damage. It's the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide. " ...
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From Protein Sources To Serving Sizes, What You Need To Know About Protein Unbalanced Nutrition: High-protein diets are often low in plant foods and rely heavily on animal products. Such a dietary pattern can be high in sodium and saturated fats, and low in healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and healthy ...
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Ministrokes Can Be Just as Dangerous for the Brain as Regular Strokes Ministrokes, also known as transient ischemic attacks, can eventually lead to cognitive declines as steep as those that follow a full-on stroke, new research finds. By Paula Span & KFF Health News. Old woman holding head in pain at home.
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Lyme disease increases by 165% in Michigan, according to MDHHS Courtesy Photo by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) The blacklegged tick (also referred to as a "deer tick") is a well-established tick in the Upper and Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. These ticks can carry bacteria that cause ...
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Study: Shingles vaccine cuts heart disease risk by nearly 25 percent Lead researcher Professor Dong Keon Yon, MD, PhD, explained the biological connection: "A shingles infection can cause blood vessel damage, inflammation and clot formation that can lead to heart disease. By preventing shingles, vaccination may lower these ...
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Therapeutic plasma exchange combined with intravenous immunoglobin reduces biological age Results of the single-blind, placebo-controlled trial are published in the May 28, 2025, issue of Aging Cell, providing early data on the impact of TPE on biological age, supporting its potential for new disease and longevity applications.
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Alcohol-Fueled Cancer Deaths are on the Rise in the US This public dataset captures detailed disease information from around the world and estimates risk factors that likely contribute to diagnoses and deaths, including alcohol consumption. The Sylvester study is the first to look at trends over time in ...
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Understanding the Link Between Microplastics and Heart Disease An interventional cardiologist explains the research on plastics found in arteries and its connection to cardiovascular disease. 6 Min Read. Published May 28, 2025.
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Could plasma exchange therapy help you live longer? Plasma exchange is a well-established treatment for certain blood disorders, autoimmune diseases and neurological conditions, and it's typically covered by insurance when deemed medically necessary. It is not covered for anti-aging purposes.
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Understanding How a Rare Brain Wasting Disease Hides in Neurons For Decades In April of this year, three people in Oregon developed Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare, fatal neurological condition that is similar to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease. It impacts one or two people per million ...
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Health officials confirm travel-related Zika virus on Oahu Vector control teams, or experts who monitor populations of disease-spreading species like mosquitoes, ticks, and rodents, were sent to Waialua and Haleiwa, which may have been exposed to Zika. The DOH ...
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New 'superbug' antibiotic to treat sepsis and pneumonia enters last phase of testing The antibiotic zosurabalpin, which is jointly developed with Harvard University, is to be tested against drug-resistant acinetobacter baumannii bacteria. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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Ridge Meadows triathlete takes on unpredictable, disabling disease one race at a time In the past three years, she has run one marathon, three half-marathons, three triathlons, as well as multiple 5-, 8- and 10-km races. Article ...
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