Moderna says it has no plans to share COVID-19 vaccine formula

The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.

Louisiana tosses 224K COVID-19 vaccine doses after no-shows

The number of trashed doses has nearly tripled since the end of July, even as Louisiana grappled with a fourth, deadly surge of the coronavirus pandemic during that time that led to increased interest in the vaccines.

Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes

Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.

Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.

Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill

Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.

Live to 130 years old? Study suggests it’s possible

It may be humanly possible to live to 130 years old, according to a study published last month in the Royal Society Open Science Journal.

Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween

Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

Sunday is World Mental Health Day
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Many of us get a physical once a year to check in and see how our bodies are doing. But what about our mental health?

NIH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates long-lasting immune memory cells

A recent report from the NIH found that the Moderna vaccine generates long-lasting memory cells that linger in the body to help fight unwanted illness.

Illinois health officials: Will County resident dies from West Nile Virus

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a Will County resident is the first human West Nile virus-related death in the state for 2021.

City workers have until next Friday to report vaccine status
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City employees who have not been fully vaccinated by Oct. 15 must undergo COVID-19 testing twice a week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.

Tips for reducing your cancer risk
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Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, expounds on lessons from his new book, "Take Control of Your Cancer Risk."

West Nile Virus infection left Arizona man paralyzed

An Arizona woman is praying for a miracle, after her husband was left paralyzed after catching the West Nile Virus.

Biden brings vaccination campaign to Chicago area
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President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip ? only three hours.

President Biden talks vaccine mandates during Chicago visit

President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.