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March 1, 2023

House subcommittee sets date for first hearing on COVID origins following FBI's lab leak admission

The House COVID Subcommittee announced that it will hold its first hearing on the origins of the coronavirus next week, which comes after the FBI's admission that it likely came from a lab.

February 28, 2023

Republicans call for 'full transparency' after FBI director says COVID 'most likely' originated in Chinese lab

Republicans call for release of intelligence related to the origins of COVID-19 coming from a possible lab leak following FBI Director Wray confirming it was the "most likely" origin.

February 26, 2023

CDC issues alert about drug-resistant stomach bug's spread

CDC officials issued a warning to health care providers this week about an uptick nationwide in bacterial infections of "extensively drug-resistant" shigellosis.

February 17, 2023

Global bird flu alarm prompts countries to reconsider once-shunned vaccines

After years of culling and locking up birds, farmers still see waves of deadly bird flu outbreaks. More and more countries are now reconsidering their previous opposition to vaccines

January 14, 2023

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 possibly more likely to infect those who are vaccinated, officials say

New York City health authorities warned that the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 may be more likely to infect those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

January 14, 2023

Remember the fear about flu flare-ups over the holidays? Didn't happen, says CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported that visits to doctors' offices for flu-like illnesses dropped for the sixth week — despite earlier worries about a flu surge.

January 12, 2023

Most 'long COVID' symptoms after mild case of virus resolve in about a year: new study

A study out of Israel suggests most people with "long COVID" following a mild case of COVID-19 have their symptoms resolve after a year. Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in.

January 5, 2023

New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in US: Health experts reveal why

A new COVID-19 subvariant, XBB.1.5, is picking up speed nationwide. Dr. Marc Siegel and University of Arizona medical professor Dr. Shad Marvasti reveal what's worrisome about the contagious strain.

December 21, 2022

US releasing prescription flu medication from strategic national stockpile

The U.S. will release prescription flu medication from the strategic national stockpile in response to an unusually early and severe flu season.

December 21, 2022

China ramps up cremations as COVID-19 cases rise again

Experts and analysts worry that China's sudden change in policy leaves the country vulnerable due to a low vaccination rate and the efficacy of currently available doses.