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New Study Reveals LGBTQ+ People Leading the Way in COVID-19 Vaccinations
A new study suggests that LGTBQ+ people are leading the way when it comes to getting vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as being more concerned about the pandemic and more confident in the vaccines.
Why Briotech's Powerful Cleansing Products are Actually Good for Your Skin
Briotech harnesses the power of natural HOCl for a skincare line that offers a pure cleansing and rejuvenating option for all of your skincare needs.
A Different COVID-19 Vaccine Debate: Do We Need New Ones?
Will we need boosters every few months? A new vaccine recipe? A new type of shot altogether?
Day 6 of Covid, and a Rapid Antigen Test Comes Back Positive. Stay Home, Say Virologists.
What does it mean if a person's rapid antigen test result comes back positive after five days of isolation due to COVID-19?
Study Identifies Virulent HIV Variant Unrecognized for Years
Scientists have found a previously unrecognized variant of HIV that's more virulent than usual and has quietly circulated in the Netherlands for the past few decades.
How Recovery Unplugged is Setting the Standard for LGBTQ-Inclusive Virtual Addiction Treatment
Recovery Unplugged shares how it quickly pivoted to virtual drug and alcohol addiction treatment for the LGBTQ+ community, and what a difference it's made for those in need.
What's Shigella? What to Know About the Antibiotic-Resistant STI Rising Among MSM
Ever heard of Shigella sonnei? There's a good chance you have not, but you might want to take notice: It's an antibiotic-resistant STI spreading among men who have sex with men.
Fact-Check: Bidens Exaggerates $10 a Month 'Obamacare'
The Affordable Care Act — "Obamacare" — has inspired many exaggerated claims through the years, both from fans and foes. Now President Joe Biden is adding his own.
Biden Aims to Reduce Cancer Deaths by 50% Over Next 25 Years
President Joe Biden is committing to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% — a new goal for the "moonshot" initiative against the disease.
Moderna Launches Early Phase of New HIV Vaccine Tests
Moderna, together with research organization IAVI, has begin testing promising new antibodies against HIV that could one day lead to an effective vaccine via mRNA technology.
Men Continue to Fall Behind Women in Global HIV Testing, Treatment
Men are faring worse than women in terms of global efforts to increase HIV testing and treatment — a crucial part of reducing rates of HIV transmission.
Universal Health Care Fails to Pass in California
A bill that would have created the nation's only government-funded universal health care system died in the California Assembly on Monday.
US Gives Full Approval to Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. health regulators on Monday granted full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, a shot that's already been given to tens of millions of Americans since its emergency authorization.
Omicron Amps Up Concerns About Long COVID And Its Causes
with omicron sweeping across the globe, scientists are racing to pinpoint the cause of the bedeviling condition and find treatments before a potential explosion in long COVID cases.
CDC Tells Pharmacies to Give 4th Covid Shots to Immunocompromised Patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reached out to pharmacists Wednesday to reinforce the message that people with moderate to severe immune suppression are eligible for fourth covid shots.
How Many Times Can I Reuse My N95 Mask?
The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says health care workers can wear an N95 mask up to five times. But experts say how often the average person can safely wear one will vary depending on how it's used.
Hospital Patient Without COVID Shot Denied Heart Transplant
A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man's family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Moderna Begins Testing Omicron-Matched COVID Shots in Adults
Moderna has begun testing an omicron-specific COVID-19 booster in healthy adults.
Will Virus be 'Over'? Most American Think Not, According to New Poll
Many Americans agree that they're going to "be stuck with it forever" — or, at the least, for a long time
COVID-19 Booster Drive is Faltering in the U.S.
The COVID-19 booster drive in the U.S. is losing steam, worrying health experts who have pleaded with Americans to get an extra shot to shore up their protection against the highly contagious omicron variant.