Health & Pandemics

FDA Launches New AI Tool

The agency is utilizing Elsa to speed up clinical protocol reviews and scientific evaluations, as well as to identify targets for inspections.

All Americans Traveling Abroad Should Get Measles Vaccine, CDC Says

CDC update to measles vaccination guidance, urges Americans traveling internationally to get vaccinated amid resurgence of disease in US and abroad.
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Trial Gets Underway in Death of Teen Whose Family Alleges Was Killed by Hospital COVID Protocols

Family of Grace Schara, sued Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital, alleging hospital’s COVID-19 treatment protocols directly resulted in Grace’s death.

New COVID Variant Has Unique Symptom—How to Prevent and Relieve It

A fast-growing lineage of the virus that causes COVID-19, NB.1.8.1, has been dominating in China and spreading to adjacent countries.

Health Department Cancels More Than $700 Million in Funding for Moderna’s Bird Flu Vaccine

HHS has canceled funding for Moderna’s vaccine against avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, the department confirmed on May 29.

FDA Approves Moderna’s New COVID-19 Vaccine

FDA licensed Moderna’s new COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 65+ and people aged 12 to 64 who have condition putting them at risk for severe COVID-19.

New COVID Variant NB.1.8.1 Starting to Spread Worldwide: What We Know

WHO has said that the COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 is causing more infections worldwide, as China’s health agency said it’s the dominant variant.

Mars Inc. Says It Removed Additive Targeted by RFK Jr. From Skittles

Skittles no longer contains titanium dioxide, identified as potentially problematic by RFK’s commission report, candy’s manufacturer said.