Here's How the Novavax COVID Shot Held Up Against Omicron Italy data suggest protection against symptomatic infection was stable through 4 months Oct 04, 2023
COVID Vaccine, Infection May Affect Migraine Course Slightly Researchers compared headache diary data before and after vaccination or infection Oct 04, 2023
Novavax's Updated COVID Shot Authorized by FDA Protein-based vaccine is refreshed with 2023-2024 formula targeting XBB strain Oct 03, 2023
A Framework to Communicate With Pregnant Patients About the RSV Vaccine A values-based decision-making framework is key Oct 03, 2023
COVID Vax in Pregnancy Protects Young Infants Against Omicron But only about one-fourth of pregnant women reported getting the vaccine Oct 02, 2023
Pharmacists Improve Diabetes Control for Hispanic Patients Medication-adjustment recommendations were linked to some improvements in type 2 diabetes Oct 02, 2023
Clean Up the COVID Booster Mess by Returning to a Single-Payer System We must reopen the door to easy preventive care access Oct 02, 2023
When's the Best Time to Get the Updated COVID Shot? Experts weigh in on timing and availability Sep 29, 2023
Mayo Scrubs HCQ Data; Pharmacy Walkout Averted; Springsteen's Peptic Ulcer Disease Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Sep 28, 2023
COVID Vax Appointment Cancelled? New Shot Rollout Faces Challenges Insurance approval delays, slower than ideal supply chain contributing to rocky vaccine rollout Sep 27, 2023
Who Really Needs a Yearly COVID Booster? "We will have the biggest impact by focusing on high-risk groups," Paul Offit says Sep 27, 2023 video
COVID Conspiracies Return; Norovirus on the Hiking Trail; 2nd Pig Heart Transplanted Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Sep 25, 2023
CDC Advisors Endorse Maternal RSV Vax to Protect Newborns Vast majority of infants will not need monoclonal antibody if mom has received the vaccine Sep 22, 2023
When It Comes to Vaccine Strategy, Be Careful Comparing the U.S. to Other Countries The health landscape varies significantly from country to country Sep 20, 2023
Stopping Medical Misinformation Requires Early Detection Help is needed from the medical community and the general public, says media watchdog CEO Sep 20, 2023
Vaccine Research and Combating the Anti-Science Movement Go Hand in Hand An excerpt from Hotez's new book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science Sep 19, 2023
BA.2.86 Variant Spotted in 10 States; Vax and Long COVID; Children and Suicide Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Sep 19, 2023
Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity Sep 16, 2023 podcast
Social Media Giant's Efforts to Stymie Antivax Content Had Mixed Results Facebook aimed to tackle misinformation, but did it work? Sep 15, 2023
A Look at the Data Behind CDC's Updated COVID Vax Decision Here are the highlights of the agency's extensive evidence review Sep 15, 2023
Paul Offit Goes Off on Religious Vaccine Exemptions Mississippi "loophole" may allow people to avoid vaccination for any reason at all Sep 15, 2023 video
A 'SAD' Story: Patient Stuck With $176K Bill After Medicare Policy Switch CMS abruptly decided patients can self-administer Stelara -- even those with Parkinson's Sep 14, 2023
Drug Companies, Allies Fight Back on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations They argue that the government is using coercion while claiming sellers have options Sep 14, 2023
Hunt for Hospital Inmate Escapees; Florida Slams CDC Guidance; Oktoberfest CT Scans Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Sep 14, 2023
What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDC A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount Sep 13, 2023
New iPhone Radiation Concerns; Man Dies After Raw Oysters; PBM Market Tightens Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Sep 13, 2023
CDC Advisors Support Updated COVID Shots for All Committee members raised concerns that a more graded recommendation would contribute to inequity Sep 12, 2023
DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups Sep 12, 2023
CancelRx System Reduced Drug Dispensing on Discontinued Scripts Proportion of meds dispensed after prescription's discontinuation in EHR dropped from 8% to 1.4% Sep 12, 2023
Mask Attack Leaves Actor Blind; Diabetes Risk in Night Owls; U.S. Blood Shortage Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Sep 12, 2023
FDA OKs Updated COVID Shots New single-strain vaccines will exclusively target the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant Sep 11, 2023
How Vital Drug Shortages Happen "Fundamentally, there's something broken in how the market works" Sep 11, 2023 video
CDC: This Season's Flu Shot Appears Effective Against Serious Cases Southern Hemisphere data show 52% protection for flu-related hospitalization Sep 08, 2023
Vaccines Not Linked to MS Flare-Ups Nationwide French study might clear up a decade of doubts Sep 05, 2023
How to Help Patients Navigate a Newly Complex Vaccine Season The primary message should focus on the importance of the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines Sep 05, 2023
MedPod Today: Texas Abortion Ban Fallout, Movie Docs, and Fall COVID Shots Three ֱ reporters discuss abortion care, doctors in movies, and fall boosters Sep 01, 2023 podcast
Horseshoe Crab Blood in Drug Safety Testing? It May Not Be Needed Much Longer Draft guidelines may prompt more companies to use synthetic alternative Sep 01, 2023
Drug Prices Are Too Damn High It's been a long road to Medicare price negotiation ... and there's still work to be done Sep 01, 2023