Moderna enters clinical trials for its mRNA-based flu vaccine
The same tech that stopped COVID cold could save us from seasonal sniffles. Moderna has injected its mRNA-derived vaccine for the seasonal flu into a […]
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Everything we know so far about COVID boosters
Between efforts to get enough Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 and worries about new variants, you may be wondering if you’ll have to get a booster […]
Pfizer, BioNTech seek full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech said Friday that they have begun the process of seeking full FDA approval for their COVID-19 vaccine. The companies announced the initiation of a Biologics License […]
So you missed your 2nd COVID shot. Now what?
About 5 million Americans missed receiving their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released on Sunday. […]
State-by-State Guide to Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19
Figuring out whether you’re eligible to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and, if so, scheduling a vaccination appointment can be a complicated and time consuming task. […]
No stimulus check by March 24? It’ll come in the mail — and you can track it to your home
Your stimulus check might actually arrive in your mailbox, not your bank account. We’ll tell you how to find it. There are three ways to […]
Health Officials Question AstraZeneca’s Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Data
FEDERAL HEALTH officials early Tuesday expressed concern that findings released by AstraZeneca on the effectiveness of its coronavirus vaccine could have included “outdated information.” On Monday, AstraZeneca announced that an […]
Coronavirus vaccine guilt is a real thing
The pathway of a needle, the space inside the tube, is called the lumen. I think of “lumen” as a measure of light. Both uses […]
A frightening new coronavirus symptom is puzzling doctors
The breadth of research targeting the novel coronavirus is one of the highlights of the pandemic. The virus is still winning and we might be […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci Talks to Healthline About COVID-19 Vaccines, School Safety
In a live town hall hosted by Healthline on Tuesday, Dr. Anthony FauciTrusted Source, the country’s leading epidemiologist, discussed the current state of the pandemic and where we’re […]
WHO finally acknowledges the coronavirus airborne transmission risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) just acknowledged the increasing evidence that shows the coronavirus is spreading via air. The move came in response to an […]
Free food: Here are all the restaurants where you can get free stuff for your birthday
Are you sick and tired of getting lame gifts for your birthday? You still need to be gracious, of course, because it’s the thought that […]
Health care from Sam’s Club: Walmart-owned store to offer dental care, prescriptions
NEW YORK – Walmart’s Sam’s Club is teaming up with several health care companies to offer discounts on routine care that customers might delay or […]
These are the best and worst states for healthcare in the US
A new study has ranked US states from best to worst for healthcare. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared all 50 states and the District […]
You Can Soon Get Your DNA Sequenced Anonymously
When biomedical researchers go to sleep at night, they dream of genomes. Yours, and mine, and all six degrees of Kevin Bacon between us. And […]
Where to get a flu shot this flu season
Every year, it’s the same old story: Flu season comes around and, despite warnings and full-out campaigns from health organizations, people start dropping like flies. […]