May 24 Watch 5:05 New study finds link between pre-teen use of social media and depression By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found a link between use of social media by pre-teens and future depression. The study, published this week in the American Medical Association’s journal JAMA, said more time spent on social… Continue watching
May 24 Why it’s important everyone wears sunscreen — even if you have a darker skin tone By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Dermatologists say that although the melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, it's not enough to replace wearing sunscreen. Continue reading
May 23 China criticizes Trump administration’s move to ban Harvard’s foreign students By Huizhong Wu, Rajesh Roy, Associated Press Harvard enrolled 6,703 international students across all of its schools in 2024, according to the school’s data, with 1,203 of those from China and 788 from India. Continue reading
May 21 Who is eligible for a COVID shot? What to know about the latest U.S. changes By Laura Santhanam The shift was a marked departure from previous FDA guidance, which recommended an annual COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Continue reading
May 20 Trump officials say yearly COVID shots will no longer be approved for healthy adults and children By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The FDA said Tuesday annual COVID shots will still be regularly approved for seniors and younger people with increased health risks from the virus. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: RFK Jr. testifies on HHS budget request in Senate hearing By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. Continue reading
May 19 The U.S. hasn’t seen a human bird flu case in 3 months. Experts are wondering why By Mike Stobbe, JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press Health officials are making a renewed call for vigilance against bird flu, but some experts are puzzling over why reports of new human cases have stopped. Continue reading
May 19 What to know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press When caught early, prostate cancer is highly survivable, but it is also the second-leading cause of cancer death in men. Continue reading
May 18 An expert shares key 5 steps for hurricane disaster preparation with aging parents By Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and intense, one group remains dangerously underprepared: older adults. An expert in disaster preparations and response explains why planning should be done ahead of time and involve the entire family. Continue reading
May 18 FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, but with unusual restrictions on its use By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press In its Friday approval letter, the FDA didn’t explain the restrictions although they reflect skepticism about vaccines from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials. Continue reading