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The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning of a “silent pandemic” of antimicrobial resistance from infections caused by deadly pathogens that doctors are not able to cure because of a lack of novel agents.  That’s according to an early release of special presentations by Dr. Valeria Gigante and Professor Venkatasubramanian …

Pluvicto, a drug used to treat advanced prostate cancer, is in short supply, the Food and Drug Administration reported last week. Novartis, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Pluvicto, outlined the causes behind the supply issues in a letter posted by the FDA last month. In the letter, the company said that it currently …

It’s well-known that COVID-19 protocols caused financial hardship — particularly among lower- and middle-class families — and now a new study highlights the toll those struggles took on children’s mental health. A new study led by researchers from Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medicine, both in New York, suggests that …

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To find out why researchers are saying COVID-19 symptoms could include face blindness, click the article below.  (iStock) Welcome to the Fox News Health Newsletter. If this newsletter is not already delivered to your email, please subscribe here. FACING FACTS? – Find out why researchers think COVID may cause face …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine bivalent for children six months old through four years of age. At least two months prior to getting this booster, children must have completed their three-dose primary vaccination series. Children in that …

Bindle, a popular brand of water bottle on Instagram, has recalled its insulated bottles after Consumer Reports found they pose a risk of lead poisoning. Bindle issued a voluntary recall of its dual-compartment water bottles, acknowledging that the dry storage container at the bottom contains a dot of finishing solder …

In the wake of a joint investigation by KHN and CBS News into a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege caused grievous harm to patients, the FDA has begun looking into the product, the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, or AGGA, according to a former agency official. Additionally, KHN and CBS …

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is more than just dealing with “cabin fever” or feeling down when the weather turns cold.  It’s a depression that occurs …

One of the biggest downsides of becoming ill with COVID-19 is the inability to be around friends or family during quarantining. But could the virus make it difficult to recognize loved ones at all? A recent study in the journal Cortex suggests it’s possible. Researchers from Dartmouth College in Hanover, …