A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer. Federal health recommendations now suggest that all babies be vaccinated against the liver infection in their first day of life, but U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s committee on Thursday is expected to change that — contradicting previous public health advice. It's not clear exactly what the committee is consider

There is a recall for more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico because of the potential for metal fragment contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA said that the various shredded cheeses were recalled by Great Lakes Cheese Co. The cheese products are sold under private store-brand labels at several retailers, including Target, Walmart and Aldi. The recall includes various cheeses such as mozzarella, Italian style, pizza styl

A single HPV vaccination appears just as effective as two doses at preventing the viral infection that causes cervical cancer, researchers reported Wednesday. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is very common and spread through sex. Most HPV infections clear up on their own but some linger, causing cancers that appear years later, including cervical cancer in women and rarer cancers in both women and men.

The agency’s plan to change the well-established process for safety testing vaccines is not realistic.

A single HPV vaccination appears just as effective as two doses at preventing the viral infection that causes cervical cancer, researchers reported Wednesday. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is very common and spread through sex. Most HPV infections clear up on their own but some linger, causing cancers that appear years later, including cervical cancer in women and rarer cancers in both women and men.

People looking to lose weight and lower their blood sugar may someday be able to get a single injection that turns their cells into tiny factories that churn out a protein that is essentially the active ingredient in drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.

Federal vaccine advisers selected by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are planning to vote on ending the practice of vaccinating all newborns for hepatitis B and to examine whether shots on the childhood immunization schedule are behind the rise of allergies and autoimmune disorders, the newly appointed chair of the group told The Washington Post. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist and critic of coronavirus vaccination who recently took over as chair of the influential vaccine panel, s

SAN DIEGO Dec 2 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk in 2020 launched pivotal trials of its GLP-1 drug semaglutide in Alzheimer's patients based on studies ​in humans, animals and real-world findings, a top company executive said on Tuesday, acknowledging ‌criticism that Novo's studies had design flaws. Although the trials failed to show statistically significant slowing of cognitive decline in patients given the drug,‌ "we still think it was the right decision.

Coulier shared that he was cancer-free back in March.

Those driven by both heart and mind help the most people, even far beyond their own circle.

Many different types of stress can trigger a headache. Luckily, there are treatments that can help stop your head from pounding.

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.

The World Health Organization issued new guidelines recommending the use of GLP-1 drugs for adults with obesity and called for action on manufacturing and affordability.

Rates of preterm births, maternal deaths and other adverse birth outcomes are abysmal across the US, but there are clear strategies that could help the nation reverse course.

Behind packed calendars and polished résumés, millions are battling addiction in white-collar professions. It's not who you'd think.

A “deprescribing” movement is building up in the psychiatry field, aimed at helping patients reduce or stop their antidepressants, especially SSRIs, when no longer considered necessary.

Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz is 50 and still trains with Marines worldwide. Here's how he trains to stay mission-ready.

Meghan Jenkins' son was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. His prognosis was grim, but aggressive treatment saved his life.

Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.

() -Infertility is an overlooked public health challenge and affordable treatment should be available within national health systems, the ​World Health Organization said on Friday in its first guideline on ‌the topic. Infertility is estimated to affect more than 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some ‌point in their lives, the WHO said.

(Reuters) -Global measles cases fell 71% to 11 ​million from the year 2000 to 2024, ‌driven by improved vaccination coverage, the World Health Organization ‌said in a report on Friday. Vaccination has prevented nearly 59 million deaths globally during this period, according to the report.

Meghan Jenkins' son was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. His prognosis was grim, but aggressive treatment saved his life.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz is 50 and still trains with Marines worldwide. Here's how he trains to stay mission-ready.

Kennedy is one of about 50,000 Americans who have spasmodic dysphonia.

(Reuters) -Global measles cases fell 71% to 11 ​million from the year 2000 to 2024, ‌driven by improved vaccination coverage, the World Health Organization ‌said in a report on Friday. Vaccination has prevented nearly 59 million deaths globally during this period, according to the report.

() -Infertility is an overlooked public health challenge and affordable treatment should be available within national health systems, the ​World Health Organization said on Friday in its first guideline on ‌the topic. Infertility is estimated to affect more than 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some ‌point in their lives, the WHO said.

Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.

Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.

New evidence suggests there may be a critical window for hormone replacement therapy use in women to maintain estrogen levels and protect against cognitive decline.