At least two human cases of the new so-called “dual mutant” strains of H1N1 influenza have been detected in U.S. patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday, with genetic changes that could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral that hospitals rely on. An analysis of the new H1N1 flu viruses…
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo grilled on Capitol Hill over COVID nursing home deaths Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo grilled on Capitol Hill over COVID nursing home deaths 02:42 NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Republican lawmakers on the House Select Subcommittee on…
Gov. Pritzker wants to eliminate medical debt for 1M in Illinois Gov. Pritzker wants to eliminate medical debt for 1M in Illinois 00:38 Medical debt will be stricken from credit reports in a change proposed by the White House that could help millions of Americans land a job, rent a home or obtain a car…
Toxic algae blooms create unsafe water condition for humans and pets across SoCal Toxic algae blooms create unsafe water condition for humans and pets across SoCal 02:30 Before you dig into that platter of freshly shucked oysters or baked clams at your favorite seafood restaurant, better make sure you know from where the shellfish originated. …
California bans four food additives California bans four food additives 00:26 Poppi prebiotic soda is not as “gut healthy” as the trendy beverage’s maker would lead you to believe, according to a lawsuit. Filed Wednesday on behalf of San Francisco resident Kristin Cobbs, the class action claims the popular drinks do not contain enough prebiotic…
Texas radio host Ryan Hamilton’s world was shattered last month when his wife told him she was suffering a miscarriage at nearly 13 weeks pregnant and the fetus no longer had a heartbeat. But for Hamilton and his wife, the nightmare was just beginning. Medical records reviewed by CBS News show Hamilton’s wife, who asked…
Can psychedelic therapy help treat PTSD? Can psychedelic therapy help treat PTSD? 02:11 Potential approval of MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder hit a major hurdle Tuesday, as a panel of the Food and Drug Administration’s outside advisers voted against the treatment. The committee voted nine against, two in favor, on the question of whether…
Some veggie puffs made by Lesser Evil and Serenity Kids contain concerning levels of lead, a heavy metal linked to developmental and other disabilities in children, according to findings released Wednesday by Consumer Reports. Parents may see veggie puffs, marketed as a healthy alternative to sugar-laden snacks, as a way to make foods like beets,…
CDC: 1 in 10 young adults are vaping regularly CDC: 1 in 10 young adults are vaping regularly 02:00 The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it had formally withdrawn marketing denial orders it had issued to Juul Labs in 2022, making it possible for the once-dominant e-cigarette manufacturer to pursue authorization for its sales….
The Food and Drug Administration has approved giving GSK’s vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus down to age 50 years old, to those who are at higher risk of severe RSV, the company said Friday, making it the first shot greenlit for use in this age group to guard against RSV. Global vaccine and drugmaker GSK…
