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The updated COVID-19 vaccines generate a more pronounced and specific immune response against current circulating strains, potentially reducing infection rates and, crucially, severe disease.

The FDA’s approval of new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the KP.2 strain comes amidst concerns about waning immunity and evolving virus variants.

The CDC reports “very high” COVID-19 levels in 32 states, with two new Omicron variants accounting for more than half of all US cases.

The emergence of a new, potentially more virulent mpox strain (clade 1b) in Africa has prompted renewed international concern and action.

With more than 265 suspected cases of Teflon flu reported in 2023, healthcare providers should be aware of this potential cause of flu-like symptoms in patients who frequently use nonstick cookware.

A new study finds that 43% of dark chocolate products tested exceeded California’s Proposition 65 limits for lead, while 35% surpassed limits for cadmium.