Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Younger Children Hits Snag

Top infectious disease officials expect a surge of COVID-19 cases after the holidays and say Omicron will soon take over as the dominant strain in the United States

The new, tougher limits would require the replacement of remaining lead drinking water pipes as quickly as possible.

Past research linked disruptions in pregnancy hormones to an increased risk of problems such as impaired fetal growth, preterm birth and low birth weight.

Exposure to low levels of arsenic, cadmium, and titanium linked to increased risk of clogged arteries.

Patients will be able to have a telemedicine appointment with a provider who can prescribe the pills and send them to the patient by mail.

A new study suggests using marijuana could wreak havoc with any other medications you take because the body uses the same set of enzymes to process them all.

The CDC panel voted unanimously to prefer the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines after hearing a safety update on cases of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, a condition that causes large clots that deplete the blood of platelets, resulting in uncontrolled bleeding.

A doctor’s tweet that started as a simple question about office design has exploded into a viral vehicle for commentary on gynecological care -- a corner of medicine that many believe often neglects the comfort of patients.

From a survey, researchers found that the depression scores were significantly lower for dog owners compared to the potential dog owners.

A Michigan-based company has vastly expanded its recall of meat that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Alexander & Hornung

The feminist author and scholar bell hooks, whose best-known book was "Ain’t I a Woman? Black Women and Feminism," has died at age 69.

New research shows COVID-19 vaccines provide far less protection to people with multiple myeloma than to survivors of other types of cancer.

Infectious disease experts share practical ways to navigate the second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic and their personal New Year's resolutions.

Ready to throw a guilt-free holiday bash? Just follow these surefire tips from WebMD.

A new study suggests the U.S. ban on partially hydrogenated oils may have made margarine a healthier choice than butter.

While many of these festive treats may cause serious problems for our teeth, others are packed with nutrients and can cause very little harm.

In emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address risks of painkillers, Biden’s FDA nominee cites his relatives’ experience in getting 30-day opioid prescriptions after minor surgery.

What is being done about the maternal health problem in the U.S.? Here's what experts have to say.

It’s a question that has divided men’s health experts for years: Should healthy men, with no symptoms or family history of prostate cancer, get a prostate specific antigen test and treatment right away if a tumor is found?

New research confirms long remissions after treatment with the drug ibrutinib and chemotherapy.

The CDC reports only about half of fully vaccinated nursing home residents have received a vaccine booster dose.

The latest results reinforce earlier reports that Pfizer’s drug cuts hospitalizations and deaths when taken within three to five days of the start of symptoms.

Researchers report a gene therapy being studied as a permanent cure for sickle cell disease continues to show success through a third wave of patients.

Here’s what to know about pet safety amid the holiday season, according to experts interviewed.

With everything disrupted -- including meals, exercise, sleep patterns and connections with friends -- vulnerable children and teens may have turned to food restriction.

The technology alerts people who are non-compliant with physical distancing measures and could detect someone with a fever using its thermal camera.

A growing pile of research shows that physical activity is one of the best things you can do to fight a cancer diagnosis

Deadlines for COVID-19 vaccine requirements have been shifted, banned, unblocked, and outright protested. Where do vaccine mandates stand now?

Moderna vaccine was consistently more effective than Pfizer in an older group of U.S. veterans.

The court announced its decision on the controversial Texas law that restricts abortions to women pregnant for 6 weeks or less in the state.

Amid COVID-19 restrictions, amputees say they’ve struggled to get the care they depend on to survive and thrive. Members of disadvantaged communities may have had it even worse.

Take these four steps to avoid becoming a superspreader of online misinformation.

Research suggests men who had high levels of inflammation-causing bacteria in their intestinal tract may have had a greater risk for contracting HIV.

The FDA said it was basing its emergency authorization of boosters for 16 and 17 year olds on data from 200 individuals who were ages 18 to 55 years of age when they received a booster dose. They are requiring Pfizer to collect data on safety in post-authorization studies.

New research identifies some factors linked to changes in sex birth ratios and rules out some others.

Breast density is a lesser known risk factor for breast cancer, and it makes detecting cancer harder.

Blood samples obtained from people a month after they'd gotten their booster shots showed a level of antibodies against Omicron that were equal to those seen against other variants after two doses.

A new tool from Google Maps aims to help holiday shoppers stay safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Clear communication with your doctor is critical to making the best decisions for your health. Here’s how to hold clear conversations.

This number is expected to increase over the coming years, leading experts calling for effective intervention strategies and prevention care

Studies are underway in test tubes and animals to determine whether the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus can slip past the immune protection of vaccination or a previous infection.

From more than 3,000 older adults with the eye disease, researchers found those who had surgery were about 30% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the coming years.

New research suggests that Black women have more than three times the risk for lymphedema -- a side effect of breast cancer treatment that can lead to swelling in the arms and legs -- compared to white women.

Although the primary focus of clinical burnout has been health care professionals -- with good reason -- a new model suggests adding the patient could improve chronic condition outcomes.

In April 2020, the Toronto-based Canadian Women's Foundation launched the “signal for help,” a hand gesture that has led to the rescue of endangered women.

Whether a Christmas tree is real or artificial, there is plenty you can do to reduce the chance that it will trigger an allergy or asthma attack, doctors say.

researchers found that those taking Viagra were 69% less likely to develop Alzheimer's, when compared to non-users. And lab experiments showed that the medication seemed to target part of the underlying disease process in Alzheimer's.

A new study confirms that most dog breeds are now highly inbred, increasing a dog's risk of health problems.

The end of Canada’s ban on gay and bisexual men from donating blood based on sexual orientation alone may soon be history.