51+ min ago (531+ words) A senior Food and Drug Administration official on Friday said the agency will change its vaccine approval process, alleging that COVID-19 vaccination resulted in the deaths of 10 children. Video above: White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism; experts say evidence falls short In an internal memo obtained by CNN, Dr. Vinay Prasad " the FDA's chief medical and scientific officer and the director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research " claimed, "Healthy young children who faced tremendously low risk of death were coerced, at the behest of the Biden administration, via school and work mandates, to receive a vaccine that could result in death." Prasad did not provide details about the deaths or how the FDA came to that conclusion, but pointed to "an initial analysis" that examined 96 deaths and linked 10 to the COVID-19 vaccination. He also claimed that…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago (885+ words) A decades-old data set tracking the health of new moms and babies was disrupted by CDC layoffs last spring, and there are still unanswered questions about the program's future. A decades-old data set tracking the health of new moms and babies was disrupted by mass layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last spring. Since then, the agency has taken some steps to get back on track, but there are still unanswered questions about future resources and data reliability, according to former employees, researchers and state public health officials. The CDC has overseen the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) for nearly 40 years. The population-based surveillance system tracks pregnancy experiences, from pre-birth to postpartum. The goal is to improve health outcomes at a time when the United States still faces serious challenges with maternal and infant mortality. "In…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (90+ words) Beyond the recent headlines about potential causes and rising rates are families living with the reality of autism. Tonight we meet local children and adults with autism spectrum disorder; the ... Beyond the headlines are local families living with the reality of autism Beyond the recent headlines about potential causes and rising rates are families living with the reality of autism. Tonight we meet local children and adults with autism spectrum disorder; the families who support them; and the range of programs that help them to live full " and fulfilling " lives....

2+ day, 17+ hour ago (198+ words) Massachusetts hospitals have added roughly 10,000 jobs since 2020, but face persistent shortages in critical areas, according to a new statewide workforce report released by the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association. The report, which was published earlier this month, said vacancies in key roles dropped from 19,000 in 2022 to 13,600 in 2024. The MHA attributes this progress to targeted hiring, expanded training programs, and state-funded workforce initiatives. "Nursing roles saw the most improvement, with five of the top 10 vacancy rate reductions occurring in nursing positions," the report states. "One in every 10 nursing roles are now vacant, compared to a 15% vacancy rate in 2022." Hospitals also reported a sharp decrease in their reliance on temporary travel nurses, with traveler hours falling 42% from 2023 to 2024, according to the association's survey summary on page 9. However, the report said use of temporary labor remains four times higher than pre-pandemic levels. Despite the…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago (76+ words) Dr. Kristin Moffitt from Boston Children's Hospital discusses what to ask your college kid when they're home for the holidays, and not to be afraid to ask the tricky medical questions. Search location by ZIP code Questions to ask your college kid when they're home for Thanksgiving Dr. Kristin Moffitt discusses what to ask your college kid when they're home for the holidays, and reminds you not to be afraid to ask the tricky medical questions....

4+ day, 14+ hour ago (653+ words) A years-long bird flu outbreak is still impacting many turkey farms, but that doesn't mean it's impacting the turkey you are cooking for Thanksgiving. Our partners at PolitiFact help you 'Get the Facts' on what bird flu is actually doing, and how you can still safely enjoy your Thanksgiving turkey. Turkeys are supposed to go "gobble-gobble," not "Ah-CHOO!" But bird flu is on the rise in the U.S. again. The recent jump in cases might hike the price of your Thanksgiving, but it won't make dinner unsafe. Cooking poultry to 165 degrees Fahrenheit kills the virus. Plus, infected poultry is unlikely to appear in the food supply in the first place. To ease your mind, here's a quick flap through need-to-knows about bird flu ahead of the holiday week. Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a naturally occurring disease among wild birds,…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago (374+ words) Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company's products may have been contaminated. Laboratory tests of 36 samples of formula from three different lots showed that five samples contained the type of bacteria that can lead to the rare and potentially deadly illness, the company said Monday on its website. "Based on these results, we cannot rule out the risk that all ByHeart formula across all product lots may have been contaminated," the company wrote. At least 31 babies in 15 states who consumed ByHeart formula have been sickened in the outbreak that began in August, according to federal and state health officials. In addition, other infants who drank ByHeart formula were treated for botulism in earlier months, as far back as November 2024, although they are not counted in…...

5+ day, 17+ min ago (176+ words) In a letter sent to the community on Friday, Tufts University warned students against going to a Somerville, Massachusetts, massage provider amid concerns about one of the masseurs. The university spokesperson said they've partnered with the Cozen O'Connor firm to review Peck's interactions with Tufts community members. Peck has been barred from campus, and the university has issued a cease-and-desist order prohibiting him from soliciting students. Tufts also says they've referred the information they've received to the appropriate law enforcement channels. "Based on the information that we have gathered thus far, we strongly advise that Tufts community members consider an alternative to Soarbody Therapeutics as their provider," the university spokesperson said. "Once our review is complete, we will share the relevant information with the state massage therapy licensing board." Students who may have had a concerning experience at the massage…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago (162+ words) Bird flu cases have subsided, but the Agriculture Department is warning of a new surge soon. Cases of the avian or bird flu have fallen, leaving little to no impact on your Thanksgiving menu. The White House highlighted that egg prices are down 86% from their ultra-high prices earlier this year when cases of the disease spiked. Infections don't really impact chicken or turkey meat. However, the situation is expected to change soon. The Department of Agriculture says it expects a bad bird flu season, as migrating birds can pass the disease to poultry and other animals. Right now, killing infected birds is the only way to stop the disease from spreading. The Agriculture Department is offering farmers a free evaluation of their infection risk and investing in new research to find a cure. The department says chicken farmers are better…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago (150+ words) Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson was released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital Monday, the Rainbow PUSH Organization said, after sources said he was receiving care to manage his blood pressure. File video above: Jesse Jackson honored on stage at 2024 DNC Jackson, 84, a prot'g' of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has been under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), the Rainbow PUSH Coalition said in a previous statement. He is currently in stable condition, the organization that Jackson founded said Monday. "Our family would like to thank the countless friends and supporters who have reached out, visited, and prayed for our father," said Yusef Jackson, son and family spokesperson. "We bear witness to the fact that prayer works and would also like to thank the professional, caring, and amazing medical and security staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. We humbly ask…...