Q: If an unvaccinated person gets blood from a vaccinated person, will the vaccine transfer? A: No. If an unvaccinated person gets a blood transfusion from a vaccinated donor, the unvaccinated person ...

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for vaccination in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

August is National Wellness Month, and it is a reminder that while our health is influenced by factors like access to healthcare, affordable nutritious food, and safe places to live and exercise, the ...

The US FDA gave the official thumbs up to the 2024-2025 updated COVID vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna that target the KP.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 last week. *NOVAVAX UPDATE*: The updated Novavax ...

A new drug called daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival time for patients enrolled in a phase-3 clinical trial. That’s a big deal, because treatment options for pancreatic cancer are limited and ...

My uncle is knee-deep in science conspiracy theories. Any tips on respectfully engaging him? A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke ...

Tl;dr: Ad hominem attacks are used to insult a person’s motive or character rather than address the content of a specific idea or argument. This type of mudslinging is an intellectual fallacy that ...

Experts recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after infection before getting your updated COVID-19 shot. While it’s safe to get the shot sooner, delaying by 3 to 6 months helps your body to mount a stronger ...

According to the US National Youth Tobacco Survey of 2023, vapes (also called e-cigarettes) are by far the most popular nicotine or tobacco product among middle and high school students in the US, ...

For many Gen Xers, unprotected kiddie pool days are now showing up as sunspots, wrinkles, and for some of us, skin cancer. Gen Zers face the same UV risks, but that doesn’t mean they’ll always listen.

Q: How do sex chromosomes determine our reproductive body parts? A: Biologic sex is much less straightforward than most of us have been taught. Humans come in a variety of combinations of body parts ...

For children and adults who do not respond to relaxation or distraction, application of light touch, cold, or vibration near an injection site can override the body’s pain center, making shots feel ...