Maryland man indicted in attempt to defraud 28 US federal bankruptcy courts out of $1.8M in unclaimed funds

A Maryland man accused of trying to defraud 28 federal bankruptcy courts out of more than $1.8 million in unclaimed funds was indicted by a federal grand jury in Puerto Rico, authorities said Tuesday. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Maryland man accused of trying to defraud 28 federal bankruptcy courts out of more … Read more

The Maryland woman who kept asking questions and revolutionized the FDA’s drug approval process

Dr. Frances O. Kelsey, a medical officer with the Food and Drug Administration, is credited with preventing the drug Thalidomide from becoming widely available in the U.S. and saving a generation of babies from severe birth defects. This Aug. 1, 1962, file photo shows Dr. Frances O. Kelsey of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, … Read more

CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important

In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with COVID-19. In spring 2020, the federal government declared a nationwide emergency, and life drastically changed. Schools and businesses closed, and masks and social distancing were mandated across much of the nation. In spring 2021, after the vaccine rollout, the Centers for Disease Control and … Read more

Why parents text their child at school — and why they should stop

Parents texting their children who are in school aren’t just staying in touch — they’re sabotaging their children’s learning and development, according to doctors. Parents texting their children who are in school aren’t just staying in touch — they’re sabotaging their children’s learning and development, according to doctors. Although most schools allow a student to … Read more

Long COVID treatment trials begin at NIH

(NewsNation) — The National Institute of Health has begun two phase 2 clinical trials to test the “safety and effectiveness” of three possible long COVID treatments for adults, according to a press release. Cases of long COVID are still perplexing medical professionals as they work to figure out what’s causing the prolonged symptoms. About 25% to 35% … Read more

A man deliberately got 217 Covid shots. Here’s what happened

One German man has redefined “man on a mission.” A 62-year-old from Magdeburg deliberately got 217 Covid-19 vaccine shots in the span of 29 months, according to a new study, going against national vaccine recommendations. That’s an average of one jab every four days. A 62-year-old man from Magdeburg, Germany, reported receiving 217 Covid-19 shots … Read more

Free home Covid-19 test program to be suspended this week

The US government’s free at-home Covid-19 test program will be suspended Friday, according to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. (CNN) — The US government’s free at-home Covid-19 test program will be suspended Friday, according to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. Since November, residential households in the US have been able to … Read more

COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says

Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday. FILE – This Nov. 19, 2013 file photo shows a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention logo at the agency’s federal headquarters in Atlanta. On Friday, Feb 24, 2023, The Associated Press reported on … Read more