US/World Stories
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What Is Diphtheria? 2 Children's Illnesses Mark First Cases 'This Century'
Diphtheria is a "serious infection" caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which can create toxins that can make people "very sick," according to the CDC. -
Multi-State Listeria Outbreak Causes 1 Death, 1 'Fetal Loss'
In pregnant women, Listeriosis can cause miscarriage stillbirth and pre-mature delivery. -
Monkeypox: CDC Activates 'Emergency Operations Center'; US To Offer More Vaccines
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the first phase of its "national monkeypox vaccine strategy" Tuesday. -
Monkeypox: High Demand For Vaccine In NYC Halts Walk-Ins Within Hours
Walk-ins could no longer be accommodated just three hours after the launch. -
U.S. Issues New Warnings On 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday released new warnings for synthetic pollutants in drinking water known as "forever chemicals" saying the toxins can still be harmful even at... -
Why Lauren Grabois Fischer’s Be Books Are Becoming A Staple Of A Healthy Elementary School Curriculum
As coronavirus spread throughout the world during the past year and a half, it impacted people of all ages, particularly children. -
CDC: Finger on J&J Pause Button Will Be Lifted in Days
The pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid 19 vaccine should last days, not weeks, according to CDC and FDA officials. -
Durango’s Covid ‘Cowboy’ Rounds Up Spring Break Scofflaws, Lines ’Em Up for Shots
This year, the wild west has a new type of scofflaw to wrangle: the Covid-19 kind. -
Pfizer Announces Positive Results For Teen Covid Vaccine
Early this morning, Pfizer announced results from a phase III trial showing positive results for young participants. -
Have Recalls of Male Enhancement Products Begun?
New recalls cover several products that were found to include substances not included on the label, including some dangerous ones. -
New CDC Study: mRNA Vaccines 90% Effective
A new study conducted by the CDC offers strong results for mRNA vaccines. -
The Case for Donating US Covid Vaccines Overseas
A Senate committee grilled federal officials about the shortage of vaccines to protect Americans against a pandemic virus. Two months later, the U.S. public had lost interest in the virus, and...
