Back to the doctor’s office? Here’s what’s next for telehealth after the pandemic
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN It all started with a toothache. That’s what brought Gary Poteat into the doctor’s office. But several appointments…
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CDC confirms case of bird flu in Colorado man but says the public health risk assessment remains low
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN A case of influenza A(H5), also known as H5 bird flu, has been confirmed in a man in Colorado who had direct exposure to…
Continue ReadingWhistleblower alerted FDA to alleged safety lapses at baby formula plant months before recalls, complaint shows
By Brenda Goodman and Jacqueline Howard, CNN A former employee of Abbott Nutrition documented his concerns that the company was hiding safety…
Continue ReadingFDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration proposed on Thursday a rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. “Through…
Continue ReadingModerna seeks emergency use authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months through 5 years
CNN By Brenda Goodman, CNN Moderna is seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Covid-19 vaccine for…
Continue ReadingModerna seeks emergency use authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months through 5 years
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Moderna is seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Covid-19 vaccine for children…
Continue ReadingBan on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars could save hundreds of thousands of lives, experts say
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce a proposed rule this week to ban menthol from cigarettes, as well…
Continue ReadingWisconsin investigating 4 cases of unusual hepatitis in children, including one death
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Health officials in Wisconsin are investigating four cases of children with significant unexplained liver damage, including…
Continue ReadingVirtual meetings can crush creativity, new study finds
By Katie Hunt, CNN Collaboration has been behind some of humanity’s greatest achievements — the Beatles’ biggest hits, putting a…
Continue ReadingThe US is in ‘transition phase’ of pandemic, Fauci says
CNN By Naomi Thomas and Brenda Goodman, CNN The United States is “certainly, right now, in this country, out of the pandemic phase,” Dr.…
Continue Reading‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased…
Continue Reading‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say
CNN, PFIZER, MODERNA, STANFORD MEDICINE By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s…
Continue ReadingA CNN reporter struggled with infertility but says the journey was worth it
By Chloe Melas, CNN It was 6:30 p.m., and I was exhausted. I’d been up on television at 5 a.m. and after an hour commute home, my husband and I…
Continue ReadingThe US is in ‘transition phase’ of pandemic, Fauci says
By Naomi Thomas and Brenda Goodman, CNN The United States is “certainly, right now, in this country, out of the pandemic phase,” Dr.…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
CNN, PFIZER By Brenda Goodman, CNN The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive Covid-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive Covid-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it. But…
Continue ReadingThe US should prepare for a predictable Southern summer surge of Covid-19, Birx says
CNN By Hannah Sarisohn, CNN The US should prepare for a possible summer surge of Covid-19 cases across Southern states, former White House…
Continue ReadingNearly 60% of Americans now have antibodies from Covid-19 infection, CDC study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Nearly 60% of adults and 75% of children have antibodies indicating that they’ve been infected with Covid-19, according…
Continue ReadingTask force’s updated guidelines do not recommend daily aspirin for heart health for most adults
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN After years of recommending regular aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke, scientists now see little benefit for…
Continue ReadingTask force’s updated guidelines do not recommend daily aspirin for heart health for most adults
By Jen Christensen, CNN After years of recommending regular aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke, scientists now see little benefit for most…
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