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[ Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain COVID-19 vaccination is not the cause behind a decrease in childbirth, according to a study from Linköping University, Sweden. The results, published in the journal Communications Medicine, speak to rumors about vaccination and reduced fertility. “Our conclusion is that it’s highly unlikely that the mRNA …

[ Credit: University of Cincinnati So you think you can’t donate blood because of a tattoo, or you traveled overseas or maybe you got a vaccine recently? Chances are you CAN donate blood! In recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated several blood donation deferrals and …

If you’ve ever wanted a way to keep all of your family’s health records in place, Fitbit may have come up with a solution. Fitbit, well-known for its fitness wearables, announced the launch of its own health care system on Wednesday.   Luffu, which translates to the Old English word for …

[ Preventive cholera vaccination programs will restart globally after they were halted for nearly four years due to a vaccine shortage, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Source link

[ Scientists at The Wistar Institute have developed an HIV vaccine candidate that achieves something never before observed in the field: inducing neutralizing antibodies against HIV after a single immunization in nonhuman primates. The innovative approach, published in Nature Immunology, could significantly shorten and simplify HIV vaccination protocols, making them …

Last year, the head of Jewish Power, the national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir was one of the few ministers to vote against the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal which saw the last remaining hostages returned in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees – about 250 of whom were …

In recent weeks, Kennedy, a longtime vaccine sceptic, has remained silent about the outbreak in South Carolina. In a statement to the BBC, the Department of Health and Human Services said vaccination is “the most effective way to prevent measles, and the Secretary has been clear and consistent on this …

[ Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Cancer screenings play a critical role in protecting long-term health. They can detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective, and in some cases help prevent cancer before it develops. While screening recommendations vary based on age, sex, family history and personal risk factors, several …

Canadian-American rock star Neil Young is offering Greenlanders a year’s free access to his archives in what he hopes will “ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats” they are receiving from the Trump administration. Donald Trump has threatened to annex the Danish territory for what he says are national …

EPA The Nipah virus can spread from animals to humans. An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports. Thailand has started screening passengers at three airports that receive flights from West Bengal. …

The UK has lost its measles elimination status from the World Health Organisation (WHO) after vaccination coverage plateaued and cases surged. From 2021 to 2023, the country was considered to have “eliminated” the disease, but global health officials say measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024. Vaccination coverage …

The UK has lost its measles elimination status, the World Health Organization has announced. The move was based on the spread of cases in 2024 when there were 3,600 suspected cases. Elimination status means there is no sustained transmission so this decision was largely expected, given the scale of the …

The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving the UN agency without one of its biggest donors. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order signalling the withdrawal a year ago, having criticised the organisation for being too “China-centric” during the Covid pandemic. The US Department …

[ Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging in older adults, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study. Source link

[ The investigational cancer vaccine, NOUS-209, was found to safely stimulate the immune system to target precancerous and cancerous cells in individuals with Lynch Syndrome (LS), according to a study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Source link

[ A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas. Credit: AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days, state health officials said Friday. The South Carolina health …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Whitney Cummings is calling out the “hypocrisy” of wokeness in America. During a Jan. 10 appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, the 43-year-old actress and comedian touched on some of the hypocritical actions of woke liberals, saying, “I may not be …

Getty Images Flu cases fell over the Christmas period Flu cases in Northern Ireland continued to fall last week after a surge in cases at the start of December, official figures show. There were 509 confirmed cases last week – down from 625 the week before. Cases peaked at 1,227 …

A carbon capture company has landed support of nearly £1m from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE). It allows The Carbon Removers – based near Crocketford – to launch a major fundraising drive towards its aim of removing one million tonnes of carbon every year by 2030. The investment is designed …

[ Illinois is now at “very high” levels for flu activity—a designation that coincides with the federal government’s decision to no longer recommend many vaccines for children, including the flu vaccine. Source link