An FDA advisory committee on Wednesday unanimously recommended an update to the COVID-19 shot to target a JN.1 lineage. Vaccine manufacturers said that targeting JN.1 or KP.2 will likely provide protection against other JN.1 strains. The updated shots are expected to roll out for a fall vaccination campaign. Vaccine experts...

The Next COVID-19 Vaccine Is Coming. This Lineage of the Virus Is Its Likely Target.

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Infectious disease experts share what's different about this latest wave and what to know about the new variants.

COVID Is Surging Right Now. Here's What Alarms Doctors The Most.

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With fresh Covid cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new shots for all Americans this fall. “Our top recommendation for protecting yourself and your loved ones from...

As Covid cases rise, CDC recommends new version of vaccine

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to doctors on Tuesday to be on the look out for cases of dengue. A surge in dengue cases globally is raising the risk that people could catch the disease in the US.

CDC warns a surge in global dengue cases is raising risk in US

U.S. health officials on Wednesday made a stronger endorsement for RSV vaccinations for people 75 and older, but offered a narrower recommendation for people 60 to 74. The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted the recommendations from a committee of outside advisers, making it the government’s updated guidance to doctors.

CDC strengthens RSV vaccine recommendation only for the oldest adults

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After predictable upticks in the winter with more people indoors, COVID-19 cases are increasing modestly in the U.S. during the summer.

Why are people suddenly getting COVID-19 this summer? Insight into the uptick.

Whether you call it gas, passing wind, or flatulence, farting is a normal bodily function. In fact, the extra gas in your body *must* come out. But if you have excessive gas and smelly farts, you likely want an immediate solution. You may also be wondering, "why do I fart so much in the first place?"

Why You Can't Stop Farting, According to a Gastroenterologist

THURSDAY, June 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A 59-year-old person in Mexico is the first human in the world known to be infected with the H5N2 strain of avian flu, and the patient died of complications linked to the illness, the World Health Organization reported Wednesday. H5N1 and H5N2...

Patient in Mexico Dies From First Known Human Infection of H5N2 Strain of Bird Flu

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With Biden not yet officially endorsed as Democratic presidential candidate, it is in theory open to the party to choose another candidate

Who could replace Joe Biden? Here are six possibilities

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Think before you drink. 

The FDA has recalled 28 beverages so far in 2024, The Daily Mail reported. 

All but four of the drinks were recalled because they had drugs, bacteria or harmful chemicals in them that the company didn’t disclose.



The recalled drinks include a pain-relieving tea called Himalayan pain relief tea, which didn’t disclose an anti-inflammatory medication ingredient on its label. 

Costco issues recall of cheese after plastic pieces found in slices

Martinelli’s Apple Juice was also recalled because it contained arsenic, a toxic metal that may increase the risk of bladder and skin cancer.

Around 1.9 million bottles of Fiji Water,...

The 28 sodas, juices and other drinks recalled by the FDA over harmful chemicals revealed

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

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New reporting from Axios suggests that Former First Lady Michelle Obama is declining to campaign for President Joe Biden over his family’s mistreatment of Hunter Biden’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle. According to the story, Obama and Buhle developed a friendship during Barack Obama’s presidency that persists to this day....

Michelle Obama Reportedly Refusing to Campaign for Biden Over Mistreatment of Hunter’s Ex-Wife

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Gastroenterologists explain a few theories behind this phenomenon.

If You've Ever Felt the Sudden Urge to Poop When You Walk Into a Bookstore, Science Has an Explanation for That

Divorce can be a life-altering event that brings significant emotional and financial changes. For men, the impact of divorce can be particularly profound, affecting various aspects of their lives. In this article, we will explore the five things men lose the most after divorce and provide insights on how to cope with these losses.

5 things men lose the most after divorce

Results from a national survey indicate that many Americans, 61%, are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, and 13% incorrectly believed that they could not. The survey, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), also found that 82% of the people who reported ever misusing prescription or illicit opioids expressed comfort in going to their primary care physicians for medications for opioid use disorder. Among those who had not misused opioids, a majority, 74%, reported they would be comfortable referring their loved ones to primary care for these medications.

Most Americans don’t know that primary care physicians can prescribe addiction treatment

Whether you skip breakfast or simply prefer not to eat in the morning, drinking coffee on an empty stomach is common. You’ve probably heard it’s bad for your gut, but is it really?. The good news is that drinking coffee on an empty stomach isn’t inherently bad for...

Experts Reveal What Drinking Coffee on an Empty Stomach Does to Your Body

Covid-19 levels have been rising in the United States for weeks as new variants drive what’s become an annual summer surge.

A summer wave of Covid-19 has arrived in the US

A 22-year-old was just trying to have a great day at Topgolf in Chigwell, Essex, when things went terribly wrong. Conner Groom fell 12-feet from a bay during a work Christmas party on December 21, 2021. He went headfirst over the edge of the safety nets and would pass away five weeks later from a spinal injury.

One Man Dead After Prank At TopGolf Goes Terribly Wrong

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Republicans reacted negatively in a Fox News Digital focus group after President Biden failed to acknowledge the U.S. service members that have been killed under his administration.

Voters react after Biden falsely claimed that no troops had died under his watch

A dry cough feels like a tickle in the back of your throat. It occurs as a natural reflex when inflammation or irritation affects your airway. A dry cough is also called a unproductive cough because it does not produce phlegm or mucus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.

I Have a Dry Cough, What Helps?

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Video: Fauci admits COVID vaccines had little ability to stop infection and transmission

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), admitted on Monday that the vaccines developed against COVID-19 were...

Video: Fauci admits COVID vaccines had little ability to stop infection and transmission

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