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VIDEO November 23, 2023

Illinois virus outbreak linked to $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students, health department says

The restaurant says it is cooperating in the investigation.

China November 23, 2023

WHO asks China for details after spike of respiratory illnesses, clusters of pneumonia in children

Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission reported an increase of respiratory diseases in China as a concerning number of children fall ill.

HEALTH 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.

HEALTH 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.

HEALTH 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.

HEALTH 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.

HEALTH November 14, 2023

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

Researchers found that COVID patients who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use these home remedies.

HEALTH 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.

HEALTH 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.

HEALTH 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.

HEALTH November 9, 2023

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

A new study has determined that 10-year-old kids who already had a genetic risk of developing ADHD saw a “significant increase" in diagnoses after COVID lockdowns.