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October 31, 2023

Kremlin shortens quarantine before meeting Putin as presidential elections approach

The Kremlin is reportedly reducing quarantine periods for individuals meeting in-person with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of presidential elections.

October 31, 2023

Depression and anxiety may impact young adults twice as much as teens, Harvard survey finds

A new report from Harvard reveals the rising rates of depression and anxiety among young adults. Experts shared potential reasons and strategies that could help.

October 30, 2023

RSV vaccine shortage for babies: What parents need to know to keep infants safe

The CDC has announced limited availability of Sanofi immunization Beyfortus for RSV prevention in infants. Here's what parents should know to keep babies safe.

October 26, 2023

Jonathan Isaac details decision to stand during national anthem in NBA’s Orlando 'bubble'

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac discussed his decision to stand during the national anthem in the NBA's "bubble" and his decision not to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

October 25, 2023

ACLU sues Tennessee for 'criminalizing HIV' with strict prostitution laws

The American Civil Liberties Union claimed a 1991 state law that charges HIV-positive people taking part in paid sex work with a class C felony is unconstitutional.

October 25, 2023

Senate passes amendment to ban federal mask mandates on commercial flights and public transit

Senate passes amendment barring federal mask mandates on commercial airlines and public transit in appropriations bill in a 59-38 vote.

October 20, 2023

COVID drug Paxlovid, which helps prevent severe symptoms, will double in price as pandemic ebbs

Paxlovid, an antiviral therapy that is prescribed to COVID-19 patients to prevent severe illness, soon will cost more than double the $529 that the federal government had paid for the treatment.

October 20, 2023

Mary Lou Retton's pneumonia: When does the infection become life-threatening? Experts share warning signs

As Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton remains in the ICU with life-threatening pneumonia, multiple infectious disease experts share warning signs and treatments.

October 20, 2023

Illinois reports first measles case since 2019: ‘One of the most contagious diseases known’

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported its first case of measles since 2019. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and prevention of the disease.

October 19, 2023

California tech CEO sentenced to 8 years for COVID, allergy test fraud case

A Silicon Valley executive, who claimed to have invented technology that could test for allergies and COVID with a few drops of blood, has been sentenced to prison for fraud.