Experts blame misinformation and “vaccine fatigue” for declining demand for flu shots. Here’s what you should know about flu vaccines this year. Experts blame misinformation and “vaccine fatigue” for declining demand for flu shots. Here’s what you should know about flu vaccines this year.
Recipients of SNAP food assistance might not receive their benefits for November if the government shutdown persists. Recipients of SNAP food assistance might not receive their benefits for November if the government shutdown persists.
A boy who swallowed up to 100 high-powered magnets purchased online has undergone major surgery to remove them. A boy who swallowed up to 100 high-powered magnets purchased online has undergone major surgery to remove them.
Although many urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by improper hygiene or sexual contact, a study shows that some resulted from chicken, turkey, pork or beef that carried E. coli bacteria. Although many urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by improper hygiene or sexual contact, a study shows that some resulted from chicken, turkey, pork or…
A patient played a clarinet solo as she underwent brain surgery for Parkinson’s disease and proved that the treatment was working in real time. A patient played a clarinet solo as she underwent brain surgery for Parkinson’s disease and proved that the treatment was working in real time.
A new artificial intelligence model called Clairity Breast is being used to predict a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer by using the information hidden inside a standard mammogram. In studies, Clairity’s predictions were roughly 30% more accurate than traditional risk models which rely on family and personal health history. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for…
People with a leading cause of blindness were able to read again thanks to a tiny wireless chip implanted in the back of the eye and specialized augmented glasses, according to study results published Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine. People with a leading cause of blindness were able to read again thanks to…
A cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a vital role in memory and attention, a new study finds. A cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a vital role in memory and attention, a new study finds.
Covid vaccines may come with a tantalizing benefit that has nothing to do with the virus they’re designed to protect against: boosting the immune system to better fight tumors during cancer treatment Covid vaccines may come with a tantalizing benefit that has nothing to do with the virus they’re designed to protect against: boosting the immune…
The measles outbreak among children in South Carolina is still growing, even though a small number of the quarantined school kids have been allowed back in class. The measles outbreak among children in South Carolina is still growing, even though a small number of the quarantined school kids have been allowed back in class.
