Three people at the hospital have contracted the hardy fungus known as Candida auris , which is often resistant to multiple drugs.
These tests may provide more false negatives than before, according to a recent analysis by the FDA, but people should still use them as instructed.
The U.S. also reported 2,623 new deaths on Tuesday.
NIH-led research finds that the virus can infect tissues all over the body and can stick around for at least six months.
“It is a clear case of prioritizing corporate profit over public health," one epidemiologist said.
The agency also issued new recommendations for individuals who have been exposed to covid-19, though those are a bit more complicated.
Leqvio uses RNA to help keep levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood low and requires only two doses per year.
In clinical trials, Pfizer's Paxlovid reduced the likelihood of severe illness from covid-19 by 88% in high-risk patients.
People with IBD had greater levels of microplastics in their feces than healthy controls, but it's not clear yet whether these pollutants are a true trigger.
Apretude will be the first injectable PrEP drug that doesn't need to be taken daily.
The man was in his 50s and had been previously infected, but he was unvaccinated and had underlying health conditions
With the holidays looming and the Omicron variant spreading widely, people are facing long wait-times to get tested.
Americans can request the free tests from a government website starting in January.
The fast-spreading Omicron variant appears to behave slightly differently than earlier strains.
Both Senators have been vaccinated and had booster shots.
While the levels of radiation detected are low, they could potentially pose health dangers if worn continuously.
The setback will delay any potential authorization of the vaccine for younger children until next year, as the company will now test out a three-dose version.
The decision will make it easier for people in much of the country to obtain an abortion, but local laws will continue to limit access for many.
A vertically broken penis, mushrooms growing in veins, and a nose tooth make our annual list of medical oddities.
Researchers are learning more about Omicron every day, with both encouraging and worrying results.
