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Stigma against gay men could worsen Congo's biggest mpox outbreak, scientists warn 12/28/2023 12:37am • KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — As Congo copes with its biggest outbreak of mpox, scientists warn discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make it worse. In November, the World Health Organization reported that mpox, also known as monkeypox, was being spread via sex in Congo for Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says 12/22/2023 01:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily. High levels of flu-like illnesses were r UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation 12/22/2023 11:39am • GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. health agency said Friday that reported cases of dengue globally increased tenfold over the last generation, with climate change and the growing spread of virus-carrying mosquitoes partly to blame for transmission that remains mostly prevalent in the Americas. The World Heal For years, he couldn't donate at the blood center where he worked. Under new FDA rules, now he can 12/22/2023 11:15am • VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Over the last six years, blood center employee Dylan Smith was often asked how frequently he gave blood himself. His answer was always the same: As a gay man, he couldn't. That changed this month. Thanks to new federal guidelines finalized in May, gay and bisexual men in mo Are COVID symptoms still the same? What to know about the JN.1 wave 12/21/2023 12:37pm • ▶ Watch Video: COVID-19 cases rising in U.S. as new "variant of interest" emerges Reports of respiratory illness have now reached "high" or "very high" levels across at least 16 state or big city health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire 12/20/2023 11:44am • When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., states scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Three years later, as the grips of the pandemic have loosened, many states are now trying to deal with an excess of protective gear, ditching their supplies in droves. With expi Many kids are still skipping kindergarten. Since the pandemic, some parents don't see the point 12/19/2023 06:49am • CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — Aylah Levy had some catching up to do this fall when she started first grade. After spending her kindergarten year at an alternative program that met exclusively outdoors, Aylah, 6, had to adjust to being inside a classroom. She knew only a handful of numbers and was not pri These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork 12/19/2023 01:16am • ATLANTA (AP) — It’s unclear to Tameka how — or even when — her children became unenrolled from Atlanta Public Schools. But it was traumatic when, in fall 2021, they figured out it had happened. After more than a year of some form of pandemic online learning, students were all required to com A suspected cyberattack paralyzes the majority of gas stations across Iran 12/18/2023 07:57am • TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Nearly 70% of Iran’s gas stations went out of service on Monday following possible sabotage — a reference to cyberattacks, Iranian state TV reported. The report said a “software problem” caused the irregularity in the gas stations. It urged people not to rush to the sta Today in History: December 16, World War II's Battle of the Bulge begins 12/16/2023 12:05am • Today in History Today is Saturday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2023. There are 15 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 16, 1944, the World War II Battle of the Bulge began as German forces launched a surprise attack against Allied forces through the Ardennes Forest in Belgiu Companies announce partnership to release dengue-fighting mosquitoes in the Caribbean 12/15/2023 08:08am • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two private companies announced Friday a partnership to release mosquitoes across the Caribbean bred with a bacterium that blocks the dengue virus as the region fights a record number of cases. Orbit Services Partners Inc., a company registered in Barbados, is partneri Switch from selling COVID-19 drugs on market rather than to governments continues to sting at Pfizer 12/13/2023 11:35am • Pfizer heads into 2024 with a lower-than-expected sales forecast for its COVID-19 vaccine and treatment after weaker demand had already forced it to trim 2023 projections. The drugmaker announced on Wednesday initial expectations for the new year that include about $8 billion in combined sales from Doctors, health officials advise Marylanders to get vaccinated before holiday travel 12/13/2023 11:24am • Ahead of the winter holiday season, some Maryland doctors and state health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated for COVID and influenza ahead of celebrations and family visits, as new vaccines are available to help protect from COVID-19 and other respiratory ailments. “This is the f Millions infected with dengue this year in new record as hotter temperatures cause virus to flare 12/13/2023 12:02am • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections. A record more than 4 million cases How to Get Rid of a Cold and the Flu 12/12/2023 07:00pm • It happens every winter. No matter how careful I am to avoid others who are ill and how I try to stay on top of hand hygiene, I end up with a cold. For me, it usually starts with a sore throat, and it often arrives after staying up too late finishing a project or hanging out with friends. The next m