First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.
Pentagon warns US military members to avoid poppy seeds, citing impacts on drug tests
Eating poppy seeds can impact your drug test, the Pentagon warns.
Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
A third of US parents give fever-reducing meds to their kids when it’s not needed
It may be tempting to give your child anything to make them more comfortable when they’re feeling sick, however, unnecessarily giving a child this medication could postpone the correct diagnosis by masking pain and other symptoms.
Younger brother donates bone marrow to older brother
Get your tissues ready.
Marburg virus: 1st outbreak confirmed in Equatorial Guinea
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Owners reunite with dog rescued on freeway
Pretty has been reunited with her owner after a good Samaritan rescued her on the 5 Freeway on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
'No end in sight': What to know as bird flu outbreak enters second year
The outbreak is already more widespread than the last major bird flu outbreak in 2015.
'Very teachable moment': Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
Chinatown restaurant hit with high gas bill
The beloved restaurant says the bill is double than it usually pays.
COVID testing no longer required for unvaccinated LA city employees
The City Council voted 13-0 to eliminate the COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated Los Angeles city employees.
Is chocolate good for you? Here's what the FDA says
While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
4 students charged, superintendent resigns after taped beating of New Jersey teen who later took own life
Four students have been charged and a school district superintendent has resigned after a recorded attack against a teen in the hallway of her school spread on social media.
Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Proposal could threaten outdoor dining in Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles is looking to make its COVID-era outdoor dining program permanent, but some restaurant owners say restrictions in a new proposal would hurt them rather than help them.
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
Parents want natural remedies for son’s leukemia, child protection wants chemo
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.