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January 4, 2024

As COVID cases rise, probiotics could reduce symptoms and infection, study suggests

In a study led by Duke Health, probiotics were shown to have a “significant ability to delay a COVID infection and reduce symptoms" among unvaccinated people. Doctors shared reactions.

January 2, 2024

State employees get reprieve from Nebraska Gov. Pillen's return-to-office order

Nebraska state government employees have been granted a temporary reprieve from Republican Gov. Jim Pillen's order unilaterally ending remote work.

January 2, 2024

New COVID variant JN.1 now comprises up to 30% of US cases: CDC

The latest variant of the COVID-19 virus, JN.1, is now responsible for an estimated 15% to 29% of U.S. cases as of Dec. 8, according to the CDC. Here's what you need to know.

January 2, 2024

Thousands of doses of childhood vaccines reportedly transported into Gaza Strip through Rafah crossing

Thousands of doses of vaccines against childhood diseases are being delivered into Gaza to support a growing health emergency in the region, officials said.

December 30, 2023

It’s not apples that might help keep the doctor away

It's the time of year when doctors are treating everything from flu and RSV to Covid. But there are other problems the medical community needs to handle and we need to focus on.

December 29, 2023

Google reveals the top 10 health searches of 2023 — and experts answer them

Google has released its annual Year in Search, which breaks down the top searches in 2023. Below are the top 10 health-related questions of this year, along with experts’ responses to each.

December 28, 2023

Longtime NFL QB complies with Aaron Rodgers' vaccine status request: 'Twice vaccinated'

Ryan Fitzpatrick complied with Aaron Rodgers' COVID vaccine status request Thursday night before he interviewed Rodgers on Amazon Prime Video.

December 28, 2023

Pennsylvania grapples with tenfold increase in older adult deaths following abuse or neglect complaints

Pennsylvania has experienced a tenfold increase in deaths among older adults following abuse or neglect complaints, reaching almost 1,400 in 2022 from 120 in 2017.

December 23, 2023

'Zombie deer disease' concerns scientists over possible spread to humans

Scientists are raising concerns that a fatal brain disease in deer, elk, reindeer and moose may someday spread to humans following Yellowstone National Park's first case of the disease.

December 22, 2023

Vaccine for deadly skin cancer shows ‘groundbreaking’ results in clinical trial

New hope may be on the horizon for melanoma patients, as Moderna has announced promising results for its new skin cancer vaccine, which is now entering Phase III trials.