Category: Health

The United States is responding to a request for the release of monkeypox vaccine from the nation’s Strategic National Stockpile as a global outbreak of cases is under investigation. Read More

Where did monkeypox come from, what are the signs and symptoms and how worried should you be? Here’s what we know. Read More

As more cases of the rare disease have been identified across the world, Dr. Peter Hotez explains everything you need to know about monkeypox, including what to watch out for. Read More

When facing something daunting, you might turn to a loved one for a hug. It’s not just a gesture of support — it actually can help lower the cortisol response the stressful experience elicits, according to a new study. But the effect is not as powerful for men as it is for women. Read More

A shortage in baby formula in the US has left grocery store aisles empty and parents anxious about feeding their children. So, why not just breastfeed? For some, it’s not always a choice. Read More

In early 2021, in the midst of speculative stock market euphoria, a pair of day traders went viral on TikTok with a video explaining their… Read More

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The CDC signed off on boosters for 5- to 11-year-olds following the independent vaccine advisers recommendation that the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine provided more benefit than harm, which the US Food and Drug Administration authorized earlier this week. Read More

As waves of new coronavirus variants circulate the globe, one thing has become clear: human immunity against the virus fades over time. Read More