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November 17, 2023

Chinese national indicted by federal grand jury for illegally manufacturing COVID-19 tests

Federal prosecutors in California have indicted a Chinese national who allegedly was involved in the illegal manufacture and sale of coronavirus test kits.

November 16, 2023

Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time?

Getting the COVID and flu vaccines simultaneously could be safe and even beneficial, according to new study findings — but some doctors advise caution.

November 16, 2023

Owner of California biolab has close ties to Chinese government, military: House Report

The arrested owner of a California biolab allegedly has ties to the government of the People’s Republic of China, the House Select Committee on the CCP announced.

November 16, 2023

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’

Fewer U.S. health care workers are keeping up to date on their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, according to two separate reports this week from the CDC. Two doctors gave input.

November 16, 2023

Yellowstone National Park finds 1st case of fatal brain disease after deer carcass tests positive

The first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park was announced Tuesday after the carcass of a mule deer tested positive.

November 14, 2023

Aaron Rodgers takes jab at ESPN over COVID talk, rips conspiracies about injury

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't a fan of the conspiracy theories surrounding him that he never actually tore his Achilles.

November 14, 2023

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

Researchers found that COVID patients who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use these home remedies.

November 13, 2023

Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness

Kristin Fox, a 42-year-old mother and high-school principal in Ohio, lost all four limbs when the flu led to a bacterial infection and sepsis infection. She told her story to Fox News Digital.

November 11, 2023

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.

November 10, 2023

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

Children’s rates of immunization for the four state-required childhood vaccines are at an all-time low, according to a Thursday report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.