April 9, 2026 Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased A new study suggests a high-dose flu shot may cut Alzheimer's risk by nearly half in older adults, far outperforming the standard-dose vaccine version.
March 31, 2026 Healing after a heart attack: New injection could help reverse damage Columbia University scientists developed a two-step RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart attack by turning muscles into a "healing protein factory."
March 16, 2026 First case of severe mpox disease reported in major city: ‘Life-threatening’ First severe mpox clade I case identified in NYC resident who traveled abroad. Health officials say local transmission risk remains low for the community.
March 5, 2026 CDC warns of polio risk in over 30 countries as spring break travel ramps up Health officials stress the importance of updated vaccines as the CDC issues an urgent polio warning for travelers heading to 30-plus countries during spring break.
February 25, 2026 Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once Stanford researchers develop breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that could potentially protect against a variety of infections, like COVID-19 and pneumonia, for several months.
February 24, 2026 Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration An executive order signed by President Donald Trump led to the reinstatement of 56 Coast Guard members removed under former President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
February 11, 2026 FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application FDA refuses Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application, citing inadequate study design, as the company disputes decision, saying it contradicts prior FDA guidance.
February 1, 2026 How long you’re contagious with the flu — and when it’s safe to go out How long are you contagious with the flu? Experts say you can spread the virus for five to seven days after symptoms start, sometimes longer for children and adults.
January 22, 2026 Can the flu shot actually give you influenza? Doctors set the record straight Medical experts debunk flu shot myths: vaccines use inactive virus that cannot cause illness. Discover what side effects actually mean for your immunity.
January 13, 2026 RFK Jr reshapes CDC vaccine panel with new OB-GYN appointments RFK Jr. reshaped CDC's vaccine panel with new appointees, sparking debate over childhood immunization policy changes and vaccine safety recommendations.