Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
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The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Inc. baby formula products that are being recalled.
Adults with gum disease may also be more likely to have signs of brain damage. Jarred Hill reports.
A professor at Brown University said spreading information about others is a powerful cognitive tool, allowing our minds to weigh social risk.
A woman says her mammogram saved her life, detecting breast arterial calcification which lead to heart surgery. Michael George reports from New York.
Research shows early walking after spinal surgery can help people leave the hospital healthier. Stephanie Stahl reports from Philadelphia.
A new American Cancer Society report finds rates of prostate cancer increased 3% a year from 2014 to 2021. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
The new research from UT Health Houston found a nearly 50% reduction in severe injuries and 78% fewer deaths in children since a mandate requiring the cameras in new vehicles. Bradley Blackburn reports from New York.
According to the CDC, there are up to 12 million lice infestations a year among children between 3 and 11 years old.
Medical experts said no big clinical trials have been done on the safety or effectiveness of microdosing the drugs.
The 12-member panel voted to advise Americans to speak to their doctor if they want a COVID vaccine. Mark Strassman reports.
The committee now suggests parents wait until their children turn 4 for the MMRV vaccine, instead of when they turn 1. Jarred Hill reports.
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services said Susan Monarez's remarks have factual inaccuracies. Erica Brown reports from Washington, D.C.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible for diabetes patients in the United States by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
Research is currently being done in Chicago to see if the medication can help protect patients from accidental exposure. Marissa Sulek reports from Chicago.
The surgery involves removing a patient's tooth, inserting a plastic lens and then implanting the tooth into the patient's eye socket.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care physician in the state and doctors said there's several reasons why. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
The Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Attached to the Orion spacecraft is a key piece of technology developed over decades in Lexington, Massachusetts.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The niece of Janet Swallow, who was killed inside her Danvers home during an apparently random attack, spoke about the ki
A member of the security detail for Gov. Kelly Ayotte pulled a driver from a burning car following a fiery crash at the Bedford, New Hampshire toll plaza.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The niece of Janet Swallow, who was killed inside her Danvers home during an apparently random attack, spoke about the ki
Attached to the Orion spacecraft is a key piece of technology developed over decades in Lexington, Massachusetts.
A possible school bus driver strike that would have affected some Massachusetts communities has been averted.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
The New England Patriots will be featured on Hard Knocks during the summer of 2027.
Ranger Suarez had a rough debut and the Boston Red Sox have now lost three in a row since winning the season opener.
Three days after losing to the Celtics on the road, the Hawks responded with a 112-102 win over Boston on Monday night.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.