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WHO: Monkeypox Cases Drop 21%, Reversing Month-Long Increase
The number of monkeypox cases reported globally dropped 21% in the last week, reversing a month-long trend of rising infections and signaling that Europe's outbreak may be starting to decline, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Court: Arkansas Can't Ban Treatment of Transgender Kids
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
Watson Case Revives Old Fight for Massage Therapy Industry
Massage therapy as a licensed profession has a long history. Therapists currently are regulated or certified by 45 states, with hundreds of hours needed to be licensed.
Misinformation a Common Thread Between COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS Pandemics, with Deadly Results
COVID-19 isn't the first pandemic where false and harmful information has set back public health. Similar problems arose concerning the influenza pandemic and smallpox — not to mention the HIV epidemic.
Monkeypox Cases Down in Europe, But Rising in U.S., Along with Children Being Diagnosed
Various reports this week are sending contradictory messages about the spread of the monkeypox virus.
Italian Man Diagnosed with Monkeypox, COVID, and HIV Simultaneously
In what's said to be the first known diagnosis of its kind, an Italian man seeking medical attention after a trip tested positive for monkeypox, COVID, and HIV — all at the same time.
Amazon to Shutter Virtual Health Care Service Amazon Care
Amazon is shutting down the hybrid virtual, in-home care service it's spent years developing, a surprising move that underscores the challenges it faces as it moves into health care.
Happy Valley Massachusetts Unveils 'Wicked Fast' Cannabis Edibles
The future of cannabis edibles has arrived, perhaps fittingly, in a place called Happy Valley. It's a breakthrough derived from the science of nanotechnology, formulated for a faster effect.
Black Tie CBD's Highest-Rated Hemp Flowers and Their Uses
Whether you are an experienced smoker or a beginner who just wants a mild buzz, Black Tie CBD's hemp flowers come highly regarded with an array of life-balancing benefits.
Pfizer Seeks OK of Updated COVID Vaccine Booster for Fall
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives — a key step toward opening a fall booster campaign.
Dr. Fauci, Top Infectious Disease Expert, to Retire in December
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert who became a household name and the subject of partisan attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced he will depart the federal government in December after more than five decades of service
UK to Use Lower Dose of Monkeypox Vaccine to Stretch Supply
British health authorities will begin offering eligible people just a fraction of the normal monkeypox vaccine dose to stretch supplies by about five times, in line with similar decisions to extend available doses in Europe and the U.S.
EU Regulator OKs Plan to Increase Monkeypox Vaccine Supplies
A smaller dose of the monkeypox vaccine appears to still be effective and can be used to stretch the current supply by five times, the European Medicines Agency said Friday, echoing a recommendation made earlier this month by the U.S. Food and Drug Admini
US Offers Extra Monkeypox Vaccine Doses for Gay Pride Events
The U.S. is setting aside an extra 50,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine for places with upcoming gay pride events, health officials said Thursday.
JVN Points to Institutional Homophobia for Monkeypox Spread
"Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness slammed the sluggish response from government as the monkeypox outbreak grew, citing "homophobia and transphobia" as factors.
Mobile Care Health Brings Judgment-Free Testing, Treatment to Denver
Mobile health care is on the rise, and during the pandemic vaccination buses, pop-up testing centers, and mobile clinics traveled to those in isolated and underserved areas.
Children's Hospitals Harassed over Transgender Care Programs
Doctors and other staffers at Boston Children's Hospital are being threatened with violence over its surgical program for transgender youths, administrators said, and other U.S. children's hospitals are also being harassed online.
Youth Mental Health is in Crisis. Are Schools Doing Enough?
Many of the pandemic's longer-lasting impacts remain a troubling reality for schools. Among them: The harmful effects of isolation and remote learning on children's emotional well-being.
Will Asymptomatic Monkeypox Infections Cause Wider Spread?
Can monkeypox be spread asymptomatically? A French study released this week suggests that could be the case.
Monkeypox Can Spread to Pet Dogs, Doctors Report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.