Baby formula vs. breast milk: Doctors explain what parents should do amid formula shortage
“My baby isn't even here yet, and I’m experiencing anxiety over this shortage even though I plan to nurse if possible,” one mother, who is expecting her first child in October, told FOX.
“My baby isn't even here yet, and I’m experiencing anxiety over this shortage even though I plan to nurse if possible,” one mother, who is expecting her first child in October, told FOX.
Most 'long COVID' patients were not initially hospitalized with the infection, study finds
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.
Nearly 270 salmonella cases linked to chocolate eggs, EU officials say
Salmonella cases have been reported in 14 European countries, Canada and the United States. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said over 80% of the cases were among children 10 years old or younger.
Salmonella cases have been reported in 14 European countries, Canada and the United States. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said over 80% of the cases were among children 10 years old or younger.
Charged for crying? Navigating unexpected medical charges
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
COVID treatment will soon cost you
At the start of the pandemic, policymakers enacted changes to increase access to COVID treatments and help health care systems better deal with the crisis. But as the virus moves out of the pandemic phase, those programs are being eliminated.
At the start of the pandemic, policymakers enacted changes to increase access to COVID treatments and help health care systems better deal with the crisis. But as the virus moves out of the pandemic phase, those programs are being eliminated.
Baby formula shortage: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to bolster production
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
Mask mandates could return as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.
US COVID-19 deaths top 1 million, Johns Hopkins data shows
In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.
In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.
Vaccines could have prevented at least 318K COVID-19 deaths in the US, study says
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
Baby formula shortage: Mothers Milk Bank helps families in need
Many parents who rely on formula to feed their babies are struggling right now because there is a lack of supply. But there is an option for those in need.
Many parents who rely on formula to feed their babies are struggling right now because there is a lack of supply. But there is an option for those in need.
Mosquitoes prefer biting people wearing these colors, study says
According to the Florida Department of Health, there are over 80 different species of mosquitoes known to occur in Florida, many of which can transmit diseases to humans and animals.
According to the Florida Department of Health, there are over 80 different species of mosquitoes known to occur in Florida, many of which can transmit diseases to humans and animals.
Milwaukee County COVID positivity soars: 'No signs of slowing'
Milwaukee County's Chief Health Policy Advisor has a stark warning for anyone who thought COVID-19 was going away for good.
Milwaukee County's Chief Health Policy Advisor has a stark warning for anyone who thought COVID-19 was going away for good.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
Wisconsin rise in COVID cases, new calls for increased precautions
Milwaukee County health officials say over the last few weeks, there has been a 10-fold increase of COVID cases, and the county's positivity rate is at 14%. The dominant variant, BA2, is driving the spike.
Milwaukee County health officials say over the last few weeks, there has been a 10-fold increase of COVID cases, and the county's positivity rate is at 14%. The dominant variant, BA2, is driving the spike.
Wisconsin rise in COVID cases; new calls for increased precautions
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced that it continues to monitor an increase in the spread and impact of COVID-19 across the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced that it continues to monitor an increase in the spread and impact of COVID-19 across the state.
4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.