Rancho Cotate High student becomes infected with monkeypox
An email to the school community at Rancho Cotate High School in Rohnert Park alerted families to a confirmed case of monkeypox – also called MPX.
An email to the school community at Rancho Cotate High School in Rohnert Park alerted families to a confirmed case of monkeypox – also called MPX.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Watch as men experience period pain with a menstrual cramp simulator
Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates cramps, part of an effort to "remove the stigma" of periods.
Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates cramps, part of an effort to "remove the stigma" of periods.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla advocates for more monkeypox vaccine in San Francisco
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Thursday spoke in San Francisco with a host of local and state leaders, advocating for more monkeypox vaccines and equitable distribution throughout California.
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Thursday spoke in San Francisco with a host of local and state leaders, advocating for more monkeypox vaccines and equitable distribution throughout California.
Study: 'Magic mushroom' psychedelic could help drinkers quit
More research is needed to see if the effect lasts and whether it works in a larger study.
More research is needed to see if the effect lasts and whether it works in a larger study.
e. Coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s romaine lettuce larger than initial CDC reports
More than half of people in Michigan with this strain of e. Coli have been hospitalized, and four have suffered a severe complication.
More than half of people in Michigan with this strain of e. Coli have been hospitalized, and four have suffered a severe complication.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
California to protect health benefits for young immigrants
A new law scheduled to take effect in January 2024 would extend those benefits to cover all adults who, but for their immigration status, would qualify for the state’s Medicaid program.
A new law scheduled to take effect in January 2024 would extend those benefits to cover all adults who, but for their immigration status, would qualify for the state’s Medicaid program.
Dogs can cry tears of joy when reunited with owner, study finds
Researchers have found another reason why the bond between humans and dogs is so special.
Researchers have found another reason why the bond between humans and dogs is so special.
Fauci to step down after decades as top US infectious disease expert
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage
A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.
A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.
Monkeypox gets a new name; vaccination requirements change
California state officials have renamed monkeypox to 'm-pox.' They are also making changes to the vaccination requirement to fight the disease so that more people will be able to get the vaccine.
California state officials have renamed monkeypox to 'm-pox.' They are also making changes to the vaccination requirement to fight the disease so that more people will be able to get the vaccine.
Auvelity, depression drug from Axsome Therapeutics, gets FDA approval
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The biopharmaceutical company expects Auvelity to be commercially available in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
Study suggests alcohol and smoking cause almost half of global cancer deaths
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people
Monkeypox vaccine doses being stretched to address supply issues as state updates isolation guidance
New guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration makes more of the monkeypox vaccine available as a shortage of doses continues amid an outbreak of the infectious disease.
New guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration makes more of the monkeypox vaccine available as a shortage of doses continues amid an outbreak of the infectious disease.
Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Children living near fracking sites have higher rate of cancer, Yale study finds
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.
Researchers looked at nearly 2,500 Pennsylvania children, 405 of whom were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of pediatric cancer.