May 9 Shingles vaccine has unexpected effect on heart health A new study suggests the shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of heart disease for up to eight years post-vaccination. A cardiologist shares insights on the findings.
May 6 Midwestern state reports first measles case since 2011 Measles has returned to North Dakota after more than a decade, infecting an unvaccinated child. The case adds to growing national concerns, with outbreaks in 30 states and 935 confirmed infections.
May 4 'I'm a doctor: Here are 11 things you should know about measles' Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Allison Croucher, a pediatrician in Illinois, said she often gets these questions from parents who are concerned about the spread.
May 2 Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.
April 30 COVID vaccine boosters called into question by FDA chief: ‘Void of data’ Dr. Marty Makary, chief of the FDA, has expressed doubts about the agency approving the COVID-19 vaccine for winter, stating that additional data is still required.
April 21, 2025 Pope Francis’ death after respiratory illness: What to know about bilateral pneumonia Following Pope Francis’ death after struggles with bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the respiratory disease, which the Catholic leader has battled since February.
April 19, 2025 Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years Michigan has reported a measles outbreak after three cases were confirmed in Montcalm County, following seven other U.S. states with marked outbreaks.
April 10, 2025 Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of more severe infection and spread.
April 9, 2025 Flu vaccine linked to higher infections, says early research Is the flu vaccine less effective than hoped? Preliminary Cleveland Clinic research reveals a surprising result among vaccinated healthcare workers, but doctors caution about limitations.
April 8, 2025 Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.