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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Occupational factors strongly influence long COVID risk, finds study

Work-related factors play a significant and independent role in the risk of developing long COVID, shows a new study based on the COVICAT cohort and led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in collaboration ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

COVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet it hasn't gone away.

Health

What is super flu? And other questions answered

The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it "super flu." Here's what you need to know about this year's flu season and how to protect yourself.

Medical economics

New white paper analyzes US vaccine safety monitoring system

How the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determine whether a vaccine has resulted in the death of a vaccine recipient became the focus of renewed scrutiny by the ...

Vaccination

I'm heading overseas. Do I really need travel vaccines?

Australia is in its busiest month for short-term overseas travel. And there are so many things to consider when planning your trip. Unfortunately, it's easy to overlook the importance of pre-travel vaccinations.

Health

Vaccines do not cause autism: WHO

A new analysis by the World Health Organization reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism—contrary to theories being propagated in the United States.

Immunology

Study unveils improved mRNA cancer vaccine targeting

No matter where cancer cells grow in the human body, they are a threat to our health and our lives. But instead of treating them with chemotherapy or radiation—which have undesirable side effects—what if we could train ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New study charts paths to end cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer for women in the world, with more than 660,000 new cases and nearly 350,000 deaths per year. Now, University of Maryland mathematicians have developed effective strategies ...

Autism spectrum disorders

WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol, vaccines

Neither the painkiller Tylenol nor vaccines have been shown to cause autism, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, following comments from the US president and his administration to the contrary.

Autism spectrum disorders

Trump ties autism risk to Tylenol as scientists urge caution

US President Donald Trump on Monday vehemently insisted that pregnant people should "tough it out" and avoid Tylenol over an unproven link to autism, and urged major changes to the standard vaccines administered to babies.

Health

Minnesota defies feds with COVID vaccine guidance

Minnesota's top doctor issued a standing order on Sept. 22 allowing pharmacists to give COVID-19 vaccines without prescriptions to a broader group of patients than federally recommended.

Autism spectrum disorders

Trump autism 'announcement' expected Monday

US President Donald Trump was expected Monday to deliver what the White House called "an announcement" about autism, having long voiced concern about the condition's prevalence and potential causes.

Pediatrics

CDC's new vaccine advisers recommend splitting up MMRV shot

On September 18th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee voted to make a significant change to the nation's childhood vaccine schedule during its first gathering since members were handpicked ...

Pediatrics

CDC vaccine panel votes against Merck shot for kids under 4

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s hand-selected vaccine advisers voted to change the way immunizations are given to millions of U.S. children each year, recommending a tweak to the standard schedule that cast a large shadow over the ...