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FDA defends its decision not to review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot​FDA defends its decision not to review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot 

FDA defends its decision not to review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot​FDA defends its decision not to review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot 

 The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday defended its rejection of Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine application, saying the company’s clinical trial design put patients at risk  ​​The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday defended its rejection of Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine application, saying the company’s clinical trial design put patients at risk 

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Lindsey Vonn shares photos from her hospital room after her third operation​Lindsey Vonn shares photos from her hospital room after her third operation 

Lindsey Vonn shares photos from her hospital room after her third operation​Lindsey Vonn shares photos from her hospital room after her third operation 

 In a social media post following her harrowing crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics, Lindsey Vonn said she is already on the road to recovery.  ​​In a social media post following her harrowing crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics, Lindsey Vonn said she is already on the road to recovery. 

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Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch​Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch 

Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch​Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch 

 The contract disputes have played out with some of the biggest names in health care, including Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.  ​​The contract disputes have played out with some of the biggest names in health care, including Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

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Study finds brain training games may help protect against dementia​Study finds brain training games may help protect against dementia 

 Researchers who tracked thousands of participants over two decades found that brain training video games may help protect the brain against dementia. NBC News’ Erika Edwards spoke with a woman who says a video game has changed her life.  ​​Researchers who tracked thousands of participants over two decades found that brain training video games may help…

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This blood test may predict heart disease better than ‘bad’ cholesterol. Why aren’t more getting it?​This blood test may predict heart disease better than ‘bad’ cholesterol. Why aren’t more getting it? 

This blood test may predict heart disease better than ‘bad’ cholesterol. Why aren’t more getting it?​This blood test may predict heart disease better than ‘bad’ cholesterol. Why aren’t more getting it? 

 “Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals  ​​“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals 

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Lindsey Vonn crashes seconds into downhill run, airlifted by helicopter​Lindsey Vonn crashes seconds into downhill run, airlifted by helicopter 

Lindsey Vonn crashes seconds into downhill run, airlifted by helicopter​Lindsey Vonn crashes seconds into downhill run, airlifted by helicopter 

 Lindsey Vonn’s pursuit of an against-all-odds Olympic medal ended Sunday in a devastating crash only 13.4 seconds into the downhill final.  ​​Lindsey Vonn’s pursuit of an against-all-odds Olympic medal ended Sunday in a devastating crash only 13.4 seconds into the downhill final. 

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Transform One Dish Into Three Unique Meals With These Recipes​Transform One Dish Into Three Unique Meals With These Recipes 

 TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer stops by Studio 1A to share an easy weeknight recipe that can be served up three different ways. She makes meatball spinach parmesan, meatballs and spaghetti squash and a cheeseburger salad bowl.  ​​TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer stops by Studio 1A to share an easy weeknight recipe…

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