Adrianna Rodriguez
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FDA approves first-ever RSV vaccine, shots to be available for older adults
Trial data showed the new vaccine, developed by GlaxoSmithKline, was 82% effective at preventing lower respiratory tract illness caused by RSV. → Read More
As summer approaches, a wake-up call on child drowning deaths. Here's what you should know
The tragic drowning of Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Shaquille Barrett's daughter has prompted experts to issue warnings about pool safety. → Read More
Should you get screened for skin cancer? As summer approaches, here's what to know.
But as summer nears, health experts are warning against the consequences of excessive sun exposure. Here's what t to know about skin cancer. → Read More
Teen girls report record levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk, CDC survey finds
A CDC survey finds nearly 60% of teenage girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 – the highest level reported over the past decade. → Read More
Will the bird flu outbreak turn into the next pandemic? And are we prepared?
Humans can get bird flu but widespread transmission has yet to be seen. If it did become the next pandemic, is the US prepared? What experts say. → Read More
Doctors should screen pregnant people for high blood pressure regularly, task force says
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force drafted guidelines recommending doctors screen pregnant people frequently for high blood pressure disorders. → Read More
The bird flu outbreak is spilling over into mammals. What does that mean for humans?
The bird flu has been detected in skunks, bears, raccoons, and foxes. What does this mean for humans? → Read More
1.95M people may be diagnosed with cancer in 2023: What to know about the state of cancer
Among the American Cancer Society's findings: Prostate cancer is increasing while cervical cancer has seen an "astounding" drop among young women. → Read More
Everything to know about the common cold and how to treat symptoms
As COVID and flu cases spike, what are symptoms of the common cold? And what can you do to get better? Here's what doctors say. → Read More
From ALS treatment to a historic transplant: The biggest medical breakthroughs of 2022
In 2022, a new ALS drug was finally approved and scientists completed the map of our DNA. A look at the biggest breakthroughs in science and medicine. → Read More
Kids ibuprofen and acetaminophen are in short supply. Here's what parents can do.
Over-the-counter pain relievers for kids, like Tylenol and Motrin, are in short supply amid a surge in RSV, COVID and flu cases. → Read More
Doctors warn flu season is 'fierce' and is getting worse. Here's what to know.
Amid the "tripledemic" of influenza, RSV and COVID, doctors say the flu is getting worse. Here's what to know about cases, symptoms and the vaccine. → Read More
Teenage brains may be aging faster due to stress from the pandemic, study finds
Amid the growing youth mental health crisis, a Stanford study finds teenagers' brains may have aged about three years due to stress from the pandemic. → Read More
FDA approves first treatment that delays Type 1 diabetes. Why it could be 'game changing'
A vial of TZIELD costs nearly $14,000, a notable price given the escalating cost of lifesaving insulin for people with diabetes. → Read More
More teens are getting weight loss surgery, but even more should have the treatment, experts say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines obesity in the pediatric population as a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile. → Read More
Latinas have long been targeted by abortion misinformation. It's getting worse, experts say.
Abortion misinformation targeting the Latino community in both English and Spanish has been ramping up ahead of the midterm elections, experts say. → Read More
RSV in infants and kids is threatening to overwhelm hospitals. What parents should know.
As cases of RSV spread, the respiratory virus is threatening to overwhelm hospitals. Here's how to protect infants and children. → Read More
Move aside, BA.5: These new COVID variants are gaining ground in the US
BA.4.6, BQ.1, and BF.7 are among some of the coronavirus variants health experts are monitoring around the world. Here's what to know. → Read More
'Wake-up call': Allergy medications may play a deadly role in the opioid epidemic, CDC study suggests
Antihistamines, typically used for allergies, were involved in at least 18% of drug overdose deaths from 2019 to 2020, according to a CDC study. → Read More
US life expectancy drops as Europe shows signs of recovery after COVID, study finds
Researchers looked at data from 29 countries around the world and found several Western European countries saw an increase in life expectancy in 2021. → Read More