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Johnson & Johnson HIV vaccine trial fails mid-stage study

Tuesday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In yet another setback in the decadeslong scientific quest for an HIV vaccine, a Johnson & Johnson HIV vaccine candidate failed to reduce the risk of infection in a clinical trial among women in southern Africa. The would-be vaccine uses the same... Read More.

Six taboo facts women should know about alcohol and their health

Tuesday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- From popular sayings like mommy juice, wine down, rose all day and happy hour to T-shirts that read "Mama needs wine," the marketing of alcohol towards women in America is omnipresent.And while women have historically consumed less alcohol than men, that... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: Vaccines not as effective at preventing hospitalizations as initially thought, CDC says

Monday, August 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads. More than 637,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.5 million people have died from the disease worldwide, according to real-time data compiled by... Read More.

As young children wait for COVID-19 vaccines, doctors worry about long-term effects of missing others

Sunday, August 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — As many parents wait for COVID-19 vaccines to be authorized for children younger than 12, doctors increasingly are alarmed at the rising number of kids who are missing routine vaccinations -- a trend that's had a domino effect from last year,... Read More.

Health officials sticking with 8-month COVID booster shot timeline: Fauci

Sunday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — Public health officials are sticking with the recommendation that people get booster shots eight months after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but that could change based on reviewing the data, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Sunday."We're still sticking with the eight months," the... Read More.

Delta variant more likely to lead to hospitalization among unvaccinated compared to alpha variant, study finds

Friday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new, peer reviewed study estimates that the delta variant of COVID-19 doubles the risk of being hospitalized compared to the prior alpha variant among unvaccinated people.The delta variant is the most highly transmissible strain seen yet, first emerging in India... Read More.

After 3-month probe, intelligence community ‘divided’ on COVID-19’s origins

Friday, August 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. intelligence agencies remain "divided on the most likely origins of COVID-19," after President Joe Biden's 90-day push for his intel community to "redouble their efforts" to find a more definitive conclusion regarding the source of the virus.In a declassified summary released... Read More.

Feds warn of alarming rise in reports of fake vaccine cards sold and used

Friday, August 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A burgeoning online market for counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination cards is setting off alarm bells for federal health officials, who warn that the demand for fake proof of immunity is on the rise.The Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General tells ABC... Read More.

COVID put this unvaccinated mom in a three-month coma. This is her message on the vaccine

Friday, August 27 by ABC News

(HOUSTON, Texas) -- As Michelle Tate unpacked boxes to start her new life with her husband, Todd, and 7-year-old daughter, Morgan, in Texas, she began to feel increasingly fatigued and ill."I had been suffering for about two weeks, and I just kept buying over-the-counter... Read More.

Why COVID-19 surge makes getting your flu shot more important than ever

Friday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As many children return to in-person learning and adults end a period of working from home, experts are concerned about the upcoming flu season and its implications for hospitals that are already pushed to the limits of capacity due to the... Read More.

CDC investigates salmonella outbreak linked to Italian-style meats across 17 states

Thursday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella that may be linked to Italian-style meats.They reported 36 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations across 17 states and found that most people ate Fratelli Beretta brand uncured... Read More.

ICU doctor battles COVID-19 from home

Thursday, August 26 by ABC News

(CHESTERFIELD, Mo.) -- Dr. Steven Brown is on the front line of the battle against the surge of COVID-19 cases. But for him, the front line is also the home front.Working overnights, the 66-year-old critical care specialist manages hundreds of intensive care unit patients... Read More.

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Johnson & Johnson HIV vaccine trial fails mid-stage study

Six taboo facts women should know about alcohol and their health

COVID-19 live updates: Vaccines not as effective at preventing hospitalizations as initially thought, CDC says

As young children wait for COVID-19 vaccines, doctors worry about long-term effects of missing others

Health officials sticking with 8-month COVID booster shot timeline: Fauci

Delta variant more likely to lead to hospitalization among unvaccinated compared to alpha variant, study finds

After 3-month probe, intelligence community ‘divided’ on COVID-19’s origins

Feds warn of alarming rise in reports of fake vaccine cards sold and used

COVID put this unvaccinated mom in a three-month coma. This is her message on the vaccine

Why COVID-19 surge makes getting your flu shot more important than ever

CDC investigates salmonella outbreak linked to Italian-style meats across 17 states

ICU doctor battles COVID-19 from home

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