Coronavirus

FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff
Dr. Vinay Prasad personally intervened to place restrictions on COVID shots from vaccine makers.

FDA requires updated warning about rare heart risk with COVID shots
Myocarditis emerged as a complication after the first shots became widely available in 2021.

What to know about the COVID variant that may cause 鈥榬azor blade鈥 sore throats
The symptom has been identified by doctors in the United Kingdom, India and elsewhere.

Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here鈥檚 what we know so far
For many Americans, it鈥檚 not clear how easy it will be to get one 鈥...

A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says
The new variant is called NB.1.8.1. It arrives as America's official stance on vaccination is...

Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot
The mRNA technology has not yet been approved for a flu shot.

A 10-foot microscope reveals big lessons about the tiniest threats to the human body
A technological revolution helps scientists see molecules that undermine human health 鈥 and hopefully fight...

CDC advisory group considers narrowing COVID vaccine recommendations
If finalized in June, the change could put the U.S. more in line with other...

What are people asking about COVID-19 鈥 and what do doctors wish patients knew?
Questions have waned, at least among patients, one doctor said.

Five years ago, COVID gripped the world in fear. Now scientists, doctors warn Trump鈥檚 policies are weakening public health
Medical experts and scientists caution against letting down the nation鈥檚 guard.