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Coronavirus August 15, 2023

COVID victims’ families sue EcoHealth Alliance for 'creating' the virus and 'releasing it'

The families of four people who died from COVID-19 are suing EcoHealth Alliance, the nonprofit group that funded research in Wuhan, China, for 'creating' and 'releasing' the virus.

US July 13, 2023

Global rise in bird flu outbreaks raises concern over virus' ability to adapt

As bird flu cases across the world continue to rise, three UN agencies warn that the virus might adapt to infect humans more easily. Poultry farms are being urged to improve hygiene.

TRAVEL July 12, 2023

Cruises see surge of Norovirus, highest in decade: CDC

Thirteen norovirus outbreaks have been reported on cruises so far in 2023, according to the CDC.

Connecticut April 29, 2023

Mild winter could mean an uptick in ticks, Lyme disease across the US

Some experts are saying this year's mild winter will lead to an uptick in ticks and tick-borne diseases. Learn more about these parasitic pests.

Massachusetts April 20, 2023

Massachusetts town says Avian Flu detected among 24 dead swans

Massachusetts officials said the Avian Flu was detected among a cluster of dead swans recently found over several weeks.

TECH March 29, 2023

Beware of new MacStealer Malware that can steal your iCloud keychain data and passwords

A new malware is infecting Mac computers. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what MacStealer does and how to keep your Apple devices safe from cybercriminals.

Coronavirus March 22, 2023

White House to disband Covid response team in May: report

The White House will disband its covid response team by May as the pandemic continues to recede, according to reports.

HEALTH March 15, 2023

COVID vaccine update: FDA authorizes Pfizer booster for some children under age five

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent for children 6 months through 4 years of age.

HEALTH March 13, 2023

Sleep deprivation could reduce vaccine antibodies, new study found

Getting insufficient sleep in the days surrounding a vaccination could weaken its effectiveness, particularly for men, a new study has found.

HEALTH March 10, 2023

Dianne Feinstein's shingles diagnosis: What to know about the rash caused by a virus

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, age 89, is home from the hospital recovering from a bout of shingles. Here's what to know about the painful rash caused by a virus.

Vaccine January 24, 2023

Yearly COVID vaccine as proposed by FDA? 'Cart before the horse,' says doctor

A new FDA proposal would treat COVID-19 vaccines the same way Americans receive an annual flu shot — to protect people against virus mutations. Dr. Marc Siegel shared concerns.