UN tries to build momentum on pandemic preparedness, but hits a speed bump
Since the depths of the coronavirus pandemic, various new international funds, collaboratives, scientific programs and agreements have arisen. But the international community is navigating divides about the issue.
HHS plans new research into autism development, treatment
Study will use AI and other technology to map how the condition develops.
More than 160,000 pounds of meat bearing false USDA inspection labels recalled
More than 83 tons of meat are being recalled across the country because the products were not properly inspected by federal authorities and were shipped out with false inspection stickers.
States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twist
Modernizing technology infrastructure is a key pillar of the federal rural health program.
Hayden Panettiere’s death highlights risk of overdose death after stopping and resuming drug use
A coroner’s report notes that actor Hayden Panettiere had been in rehabilitation just weeks before she died from an accidental drug overdose. Although the details of her care are unknown,…
‘Nearly 100% fatal’ disease on the rise across US. What are risks?
Since July, the CDC has seen a sharp increase in the number of people exposed to rabies.
Indigenous groups are exempt from Medicaid work rules, but native Hawaiians aren’t
Native Americans and Alaska Natives are exempt from the mandates.
Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers’ medical data. What should they do?
By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — The appeal of telehealth is easy to explain: Instead of calling a doctor, booking an appointment and hoping to eventually get a prescription, you…
Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak
By CONSTANT SAME BAGALWA BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history…