US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report

The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen

FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.

Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission

Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.

Missing Montana 3-year-old found 'in good spirits' after two days alone

A 3-year-old boy who had been missing in northwestern Montana for two days was found on Sunday "in good spirits," despite being "hungry, thirsty, and cold," the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office announced. 

Court to hear arguments in refund of UF student fees levied during pandemic

The First District Court of Appeal said Monday it will hear arguments next month in a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the University of Florida should refund fees to students who were forced to learn remotely in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women

The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”

Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say

The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.

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Physical therapy is going virtual. Patients at one health center in Arkansas are entering a simulated world in order to help their mobility in the real world.

2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation

Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

Melatonin poisoning among kids on the rise, study says

Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.

LGBTQ+ Center in Orlando reopens in-person counseling site

Recent mass shootings are making it difficult for some Central Florida residents as we get closer to the 6th year of remembrance of the Pulse tragedy. There's been an increase in demand for counseling among Pulse victims and relatives, and one local center is offering assistance.

New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer

Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.

Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rate continues to worsen, jumping to 73.5%

Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.

Elderly walking speed could indicate dementia risk, study finds

Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.

1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.

New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say

A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.

Report: Florida VA took too long to verify veteran's status instead of treating him

The VA Office of Inspector General said in a recent report that staff at the Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida put bureaucracy ahead of a comatose veteran's medical needs shortly before he died.