CNN – The US Department of Health and Human Services will award $590 million to Moderna to continue developing a vaccine to protect against bird flu, the pharmaceutical company announced Friday. This…
Month: January 2025
Swedish man dies in South Korea after being denied urgent treatment at 21 hospitals
EURONEWS – The sexagenarian was denied medical intervention due to the high costs of the required surgery and concerns over how his treatment would be paid for. A Swedish national suffering from…
How eating more fiber may help protect against dangerous bacteria like E. coli
NBC NEWS – Eating more fiber, which is found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, might help protect against dangerous bacteria in the gut. After analyzing samples from the gut microbiomes of…
Trump’s Deportation Plan Is Said to Start Next Week in Chicago
THE NEW YORK TIMES – The incoming Trump administration intends to carry out “post-inauguration” immigration raids in Chicago next week, according to two people familiar with the planning and correspondence reviewed by…
Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington
KFF HEALTH NEWS – The new Trump administration could be coming for your snacks. For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food, and ultra-processed food. Now…
8 common health conditions midlife women face
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – A study published in Menopause provides a comprehensive overview of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice among women in the U.S. Upper Midwest during their…
Pedophiles could see death penalty under new House GOP bill: ‘Taken off the streets permanently’
Fox News – Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., is unveiling a new set of bills that could have child sexual predators facing the death penalty. Two of her three bills, all of…
Best Immune-Boosting Foods to Eat During Winter to Help You Stay Healthy
HEALTHLINE – A strong immune system is key during colder weather because respiratory illnesses can flourish during this time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that acute respiratory virus…
‘Nicest judge in the world’ finds time to help others as he fights pancreatic cancer
NBC BOSTON – One year into a diagnosis, the nicest judge in the world is still going strong in his fight against the disease. Judge Frank Caprio sat down with us to…
Osteoporosis screening guidelines updated: Do you need a bone scan?
NBC NEWS – Osteoporosis is often described as a “silent disease” because there are few, if any, symptoms until someone fractures a bone, usually in the hip, wrist or spine. Women who…