Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a new interview that aired Wednesday that he would not fund COVID-19 booster vaccines if elected president, promising first a “reckoning” when it comes to pandemic policies. DeSantis made the vow during a wide-ranging sit down interview with ABC News at the site of …
Read More »Owner of California biolab has close ties to Chinese government, military: House Report
The House Select Committee on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced on Wednesday that the owner of an illegal California biolab allegedly has close ties to the Chinese government. According to a report shared by the House Select Committee on the PRC, Jia Bei Zhu, 62, is a wanted …
Read More »Growing antibiotic crisis could turn bacterial infections deadly, experts warn
As “superbugs” continue to surge, the World Health Organization is now warning that one in every six bacterial infections are resistant to antibiotics. WHO also called for antibiotic medications to be used more responsibly, according to a press release published by the agency on Monday. Based on data from more …
Read More »Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses
A top health official has suggested breaking up the combination measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. In response to President Donald Trump’s recent statement warning about pregnant women’s use of Tylenol, Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill wrote the following in an Oct. 6 post on X. …
Read More »Researchers unveil surprising flu test that works before symptoms appear
An experimental flu test could detect the virus right on the tip of your tongue. Researchers in Germany have potentially discovered a new way to spot influenza through an edible test, potentially like a piece of gum or a “thin film.” When someone pops the test in their mouth, chemical …
Read More »5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors
Getting an annual flu shot is a simple procedure, but small choices before and after can make a big difference in how you feel afterward. Medical experts and nutrition specialists shared some recommendations to make your appointment as smooth and comfortable as possible. No. 1. Wear something you can roll …
Read More »Deadly mosquito-borne virus sparks CDC travel alert — could it reach the US?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging traveling Americans to be on high alert for a deadly mosquito-borne virus after reporting an outbreak of chikungunya in Cuba this week. This announcement comes after reports that chikungunya virus may have been detected in the U.S., although no specific …
Read More »Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms
Globally, sepsis infection is the leading cause of death in children, taking more than 3.4 million lives per year, according to the Sepsis Alliance — and 85% of these deaths occur before age 5. Sepsis among children is a very difficult and elusive problem for physicians to diagnose and treat, …
Read More »Chikungunya virus: New York confirms first locally acquired case in US since 2019
Health officials in New York confirmed a person tested positive for the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus in what is the first locally acquired case in the United States since 2019. The transmission detected in a Nassau County resident comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Americans to …
Read More »After Diane Keaton's pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus
Diane Keaton’s death on Saturday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia. The iconic actress, director and producer was 79 when she succumbed to the respiratory infection in California. Keaton’s family confirmed her cause of death to People magazine on Wednesday. Fox News Digital has reached out to her …
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