Baby formula vs. breast milk: Doctors explain what parents should do amid formula shortage
“My baby isn't even here yet, and I’m experiencing anxiety over this shortage even though I plan to nurse if possible,” one mother, who is expecting her first child in October, told FOX.
“My baby isn't even here yet, and I’m experiencing anxiety over this shortage even though I plan to nurse if possible,” one mother, who is expecting her first child in October, told FOX.
Virginia schools face major learning gaps caused by pandemic closures, new report says
Virginia's Governor is sounding the alarms after a disturbing new report revealed that the Commonwealth is facing major learning gaps following the pandemic.
Virginia's Governor is sounding the alarms after a disturbing new report revealed that the Commonwealth is facing major learning gaps following the pandemic.
Most 'long COVID' patients were not initially hospitalized with the infection, study finds
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.
Nearly 270 salmonella cases linked to chocolate eggs, EU officials say
Salmonella cases have been reported in 14 European countries, Canada and the United States. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said over 80% of the cases were among children 10 years old or younger.
Salmonella cases have been reported in 14 European countries, Canada and the United States. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said over 80% of the cases were among children 10 years old or younger.
Charged for crying? Navigating unexpected medical charges
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Baby formula shortage: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to bolster production
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
Parents in Montgomery County upset unvaccinated students being forced to quarantine
Multiple parents whose children were quarantined feel the school system is unfairly targeting unvaccinated students when those who are vaccinated can also test positive.
Multiple parents whose children were quarantined feel the school system is unfairly targeting unvaccinated students when those who are vaccinated can also test positive.
Hispanics with chest pain waited longer than others in Atlanta ER, study shows
Data showed that Hispanic people waited 39% longer than people of other races or ethnicities to be taken care of by health care professionals at one busy Atlanta hospital.
Data showed that Hispanic people waited 39% longer than people of other races or ethnicities to be taken care of by health care professionals at one busy Atlanta hospital.
Vaccines could have prevented at least 318K COVID-19 deaths in the US, study says
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs emphasized at Loudoun County community meeting
Families and community members packed a meeting in Loudoun County on Tuesday night to learn all they can about an issue that's become more and more prevalent: overdose deaths, particularly at the hands of pills laced with fentanyl.
Families and community members packed a meeting in Loudoun County on Tuesday night to learn all they can about an issue that's become more and more prevalent: overdose deaths, particularly at the hands of pills laced with fentanyl.
Feed the Fridge to begin offering baby formula amid shortage
Starting Thursday, Feed The Fridge – which helps battle food security in the D.C. region – will begin offering formula.
Starting Thursday, Feed The Fridge – which helps battle food security in the D.C. region – will begin offering formula.
Montgomery County encouraging indoor mask wearing as COVID-19 cases rise
Officials in Montgomery County are recommending wearing masks indoors as a surge of COVID-19 cases has caused numbers to rise across the area.
Officials in Montgomery County are recommending wearing masks indoors as a surge of COVID-19 cases has caused numbers to rise across the area.
Baby Formula Shortage: US allows more baby formula imports to fight nationwide shortage
Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden's administration announced steps Monday to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula, including reopening the largest domestic manufacturing plant and increasing imports from overseas.
Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden's administration announced steps Monday to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula, including reopening the largest domestic manufacturing plant and increasing imports from overseas.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
DC lawmakers introduce public restroom access bill for people with medical conditions
Have you ever tried to use a restroom at a business, but weren’t allowed because it was only for employees and customers?
Have you ever tried to use a restroom at a business, but weren’t allowed because it was only for employees and customers?
Fauci says he'll leave White House if Trump wins 2024 election
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Ex-nurse RaDonda Vaught sentenced to probation in patient medication death
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.