News

Health on MSN9d
Does the Flu Shot Raise Infection Risk? Here’s What a New Study Actually Found
New research from the Cleveland Clinic found higher rates of the flu in vaccinated people compared to unvaccinated. As the ...
STAT10d
Closure of CDC hepatitis lab imperils U.S. outbreak response, prevention
The U.S. capacity to battle hepatitis B and C has been leveled a devastating blow with the recent closure of the CDC’s ...
Farmers Weekly Interactive13h
Badger control linked to TB rate decline in LRA ‘hotspots’
Badger culling and vaccination in bovine TB hotspots across low-risk areas (LRAs) of England is being linked to dramatic ...
2 raccoons test positive for rabies in Kendall County
Kendall County Animal Control says it is crucial for residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and ...
Dread HPV testing? Self-collection Roche test approved by the FDA is available now
HPV is a leading cause of cervical cancer in women, but 50% of people who develop the cancer are never tested. A self-collection test could help.
Crain's Chicago Business13d
State bills banning sexual assault test copays, mandating coverage for vitamins advance
Supporters with the Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives Coalition say HB 1085 and its companion SB 55 would ensure fair ...
Do you need a measles vaccine? This test can tell you. Where to get it in NC
A test called the Titer test, which measures the levels of antibodies in a blood sample, is available at some national chain ...
Health.com10d
Does the Flu Shot Raise Infection Risk? Here’s What a New Study Actually Found
“Often preprints don’t turn into manuscripts," Shira Doron, MD, chief infection control officer for Tufts ... or the likelihood of someone seeking a flu test, also impacted the study results.
American Cancer Society7h
Measles and Cancer: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
After exposure to measles, you should postpone your cancer care appointments until you know you haven’t developed it. If you ...
FDA approves first at-home, over-the-counter test for STIs. But there's a catch.
The FDA announced Friday that it had approved the first at-home test for sexually transmitted infections, opening the pathway for more to come.
As bird flu hits cattle herds in U.S., scientists say these H5N1 factors worry them most
Bird flu infections have been rare among people, but the pathogen is evolving, which has scientists worried about a possible ...
USA TODAY on MSN14d
FDA approves first at-home, over-the-counter test for STIs. But it's not for everyone.
The FDA announced Friday that it had approved the first at-home test for sexually transmitted infections, opening the pathway for more to come.