Organization leading Covax could end the vaccine-sharing initiative
Board members of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance are considering a plan to phase out Covax, according to an internal document obtained by The Washington Post.
By Claire ParkerCongress moves to end military’s coronavirus vaccine mandate
It’s a major capitulation for Democrats, after Republicans had threatened to stymie action on the $858 billion bill
By Karoun DemirjianStrep A: What to know about the usually mild infection leading to children’s deaths
Symptoms of Strep A are usually mild, though an invasive form of the bacterial infection called iGAS has led to deaths of young children in Britain.
By Jennifer Hassan and Adela SulimanFlu hospitalizations soar as triple viral threat looms ahead of holidays
The CDC urged Americans to get the latest flu and coronavirus vaccines to protect themselves.
By Fenit NirappilHow to choose the right soup for 4 common health issues
It often packs ingredients that can boost immunity and help fight colds.
By Rachel Meltzer WarrenCancer surgeons should avoid these three words, researchers warn
The problem lies in a disconnect between surgeons’ phrasing and their patients’ expectations.
By Erin BlakemoreCovid hospitalizations rising post-Thanksgiving after an autumn lull
Public health authorities are concerned the increase in covid patients will exacerbate the strain on hospitals already reeling from RSV and influenza cases.
By Fenit Nirappil and Jacqueline DupreeAssisted living too often fails older, sicker residents, report says
“The nature of the clientele in assisted living has changed dramatically,” yet there are no widely accepted standards for addressing their physical and mental health needs, one expert says.
By Judith GrahamBiden administration poised to lift monkeypox emergency declaration
Fewer than 10 cases a day are being reported, compared with more than 450 in early August.
By Fenit NirappilDrugs killed 8 friends, one by one, in a tragedy seen across the U.S.
Cascading deaths from fentanyl and other drugs transformed this small N.C. city and left indelible scars.
By Lenny Bernstein and Jordan-Marie SmithHow China’s vaccine strategy stoked its looming ‘zero covid’ crisis
The nation's “zero covid” restrictions have created a crisis for a country with large numbers of older, vulnerable people who have never had a booster shot.
By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Cate Cadell and Joel AchenbachParents allege ‘overly punitive’ Stanford discipline led to soccer star’s suicide
The university initiated a disciplinary process against Katie Meyer for allegedly spilling coffee on a football player accused of sexually assaulting one of her underage teammates.
By Brittany ShammasVirginia reports first monkeypox death
The person who died was a resident of the state health department’s Eastern region, which includes Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore.
By Jenna PortnoyExperimental treatment for chronic illness in winter: Paid-for heating bills
Britain's Warm Home Prescription will pay the heating bills of people with chronic illnesses that flare up in the winter, hoping to stop them from getting sick.
By Leo SandsAlzheimer’s drug shows promise but needs more study for safety, researchers say
The makers of an experimental Alzheimer's drug showcased its potential as they seek regulatory approval.
By Daniel GilbertCovid becomes plague of elderly, reviving debate over ‘acceptable loss’
Nearly 9 out of 10 deaths are now in people 65 or older, the highest rate since the pandemic began.
By Ariana Eunjung Cha and Dan KeatingCDC expands wastewater testing for polio to Michigan and Pennsylvania
The expansion of wastewater monitoring comes amid pressure to increase efforts to fight the disease after the first U.S. polio case in nearly a decade was discovered in July.
By Lena H. SunPoison pill: How fentanyl killed a 17-year-old
A 17-year-old's death in California shows how fentanyl and fake pills, often sold on social media, are killing record numbers of unsuspecting Americans.
By Devlin BarrettHow useful — and safe — are deodorants for down there?
Most products geared for private parts target women, and too often the marketing for them feeds off people's insecurities.
By Perry SantanachoteScientists identify biomarkers that could help diagnose Lyme disease
A genetic test would be an improvement on current FDA-approved tests, which identify antibodies that can take weeks to emerge.
By Erin Blakemore