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November 21, 2023

Coffee and COVID: Could drinking 1 or 2 cups a day reduce the severity of the viral illness?

Drinking coffee daily could provide protection against COVID, suggests a new study from China Medical University. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke to doctors, who raised some questions.

November 20, 2023

COVID is not a concern for Americans heading into Christmas, other holidays, says survey: 'Just another virus'

A new study from KFF revealed that most Americans aren’t worried about COVID-19 spread or prevention during the holidays. Dr. Nicole Saphier weighs in on why the virus isn't concerning people.

November 20, 2023

Several Alzheimer's vaccines enter clinical trials amid breakthrough treatments' success

At least seven Alzheimer's vaccines are currently undergoing clinical trials as breakthrough treatments generate a renewed interest in curing the disease.

November 16, 2023

Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time?

Getting the COVID and flu vaccines simultaneously could be safe and even beneficial, according to new study findings — but some doctors advise caution.

November 16, 2023

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’

Fewer U.S. health care workers are keeping up to date on their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, according to two separate reports this week from the CDC. Two doctors gave input.

November 11, 2023

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.

November 10, 2023

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

Children’s rates of immunization for the four state-required childhood vaccines are at an all-time low, according to a Thursday report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

November 10, 2023

US sees alarming rise in childhood vaccine exemptions, health officials say

The U.S. is seeing an influx in children being exempt from school vaccination requirements, health officials say. The rise in exemptions is primarily due to nonmedical reasons.

November 10, 2023

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

As flu season looms, the virus may not only leave you vulnerable to pneumonia, fever and aches, but it may also increase your risk of heart attack, according to several past studies.

November 6, 2023

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe

With the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV all presenting a threat of illness this fall and winter, here's how to distinguish between the symptoms of each condition.