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COVID Vaccines and Women's Health
Since COVID-19 vaccines became available, myths and misunderstandings have spread. But new research is starting to bust some of those myths with real data.
CDC Updates Mask Guidance
Health officials have made some changes to recommendations about face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancer Death Rate Drops Again
If you're in need of some good news, this is it: The death rate from cancer in the United States is still dropping.
CDC Warns About Rabies Linked to Bats
Health officials are warning about human rabies cases linked to bats in the United States.
A New Treatment for Hay Fever
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for hay fever.
New Carcinogens Named
Health officials named eight new substances that are thought to be carcinogens.
How to Prevent Birth Defects
Each January, the United States observes National Birth Defects Prevention Month.
FDA Takes Action to Expand COVID Vaccine Use
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently took several actions to expand the use of one of the COVID-19 vaccines.
How Dietary Fiber Could Impact Cancer Treatment
The amount of fiber in your diet may influence how effective certain cancer treatments will be.
COVID-19 Update: 1/10/22
COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in the United States, with the increase apparently driven largely by the Omicron variant.