Doctors asked to prioritize which infants should get new RSV shotDoctors are being asked to preserve units of the new RSV shot, as demand is outweighing supply.
New report gives insight on how many kids are diagnosed with arthritisPrevious estimates of the disease’s prevalence in children and adolescents had varied widely, ranging from 13,400 to 294,000 cases in the U.S.
About 100,000 turkeys killed at farms in Iowa to stop avian flu spreadThe USDA shows 12 commercial flocks in South Dakota, Utah and Minnesota have been affected in October, totaling more than 500,000 birds.
White House honors leading innovators in science and technologyPresident Joe Biden awarded 19 recipients with the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
Study finds 'forever chemicals' increase risk of thyroid cancerNew research shows a link between PFAS, or forever chemicals, and increased risk for thyroid cancer.
Generation Z finds its voice in conversations about mental healthBetween 2016 and 2020, the National Survey of Children’s Health reported a rise of 1.5 million children suffering from anxiety and depression.
The world's oldest dog, Bobi, dies at age 31Bobi’s breed, the Rafeiro do Alentejo, typically lives between 12 and 14 years, according to the American Kennel Club.
Personal devices, loud environments causing children to lose hearingPersonal electronics and noisy environments are causing a "public health concern" for children, a new report says.
How did part of the moon become a near-Earth asteroid?Kamo'oalewa has an odd near-Earth orbit that perplexed scientists, especially given that its composition is not like other near-Earth satellites.
Dozens of states sue Meta for 'addictive features' targeting kidsThe lawsuit also claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.
Could you soon give yourself or your child a flu vaccine?A flu vaccine that does not require an injection could soon be approved for at-home use following an FDA review.
Study finds increased melting of Antarctic ice is 'unavoidable'The research is the first to model the effects of warm water underneath Antarctica's western ice sheets.
'Extremely rare' case of mosquito-borne dengue found in CaliforniaA California health department has confirmed its first locally-acquired case of dengue virus in one of its residents.
Report shows toddler formulas offer no nutritional advantageToddler formula can cost about 10 times more than cow milk, but it offers no nutritional advantage, a new report finds.
Georgetown women's basketball coach dies after breast cancer battleTasha Butts joined Georgetown University in April, following a successful coaching stint at Georgia Tech.
How wastewater testing is helping to decode public healthWastewater surveillance and monitoring are growing in popularity as a testing tool for public health monitoring. But how does it work?
Should the government crack down on nicotine?The Biden administration proposed limiting nicotine in tobacco products, sparking debates, while e-cigarette use grows despite FDA restrictions.
Can you really catch up on sleep on the weekend?A team of scientists reviewed the current research and offered some refreshing guidance, but with caveats.
Eating any red meat increases risk of Type 2 diabetes, study findsA new study indicates eating more red meat can give you more than a 60% higher chance of developing Type 2 diabetes.
What role will heated tobacco products have if there is a menthol ban?A pulmonologist and the American Lung Association are among those raising health concerns about heated tobacco products.
A flesh-eating parasite may now be 'endemic' in southern statesLeishmaniasis is transmitted by sand flies, which are insects smaller than mosquitoes that live in Texas and other southern states.
CVS pulling certain cold medicines from shelvesProducts such as Dayquil, Mucinex, Sudafed PE, Allegra and Benadryl have an active ingredient a government panel deemed "ineffective."
China is taking back all pandas in the US. Will they ever return?It remains unclear when — or if — any U.S. zoos will strike a new panda loan agreement with China.
Scientists discover 8-billion-year-old fast radio burstSeveral galaxies merged nearly 8 billion years ago. The energy they released was picked up by Australian space telescopes in June 2022.
In communities often overlooked, advocates serve as protectorsIn Gulfport, Mississippi, Kathy Egland is pushing back against a system she says has long overlooked her largely Black community.
Study compares food addiction to substance use disorderNew research looked at the addictive properties of foods that are high in both carbohydrates and fat.
Biden administration investing $3.5B to strengthen US electric gridThe Department of Energy said the new initiative marks the largest-ever investment in grid infrastructure.
Hurricane Norma rapidly strengthening on path to Mexico's Los CabosHurricane Norma strengthened from a tropical storm Wednesday afternoon as it headed toward Mexico's Pacific coast.
Wildfire smoke lingers in your home, new research showsResearchers found that once the compounds stick, it could take weeks, or even months, before they desorb back into the air.
Loose dog may have led to death of elephant at St. Louis ZooThe 27-year-old Asian elephant was in the zoo's elephant barn, eating dinner before the disturbance happened.
