CDC chief pitches COVID-19, flu vaccines during Cleveland visit; here’s what to know about shots & a new at-home test
Families have new weapons against winter viruses this year. The arsenal includes the 2024-25 updated COVID-19 vaccine, an ...
Marine Mystery: Scientists Have Tracked Down an Elusive Orca Group That Hunts Dolphins
Chilean orcas have been observed hunting dusky dolphins for the first time, providing insights into their diets and helping ...
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Flu Vaccine Efficacy Examined in Southern Hemisphere Countries
Based on data from Southern Hemisphere countries, a low proportion of patients with influenza-associated severe acute r ...
U.S. overdose deaths drop 10%, new data shows
In findings that suggest inroads are being made in the battle against America's opioid epidemic, new government data shows a ...
No break yet from heat wave. Here’s what’s ahead in the SLO County forecast
The inland valleys (Paso Robles) are expected to continue to hit triple-digit temperatures this week while the coastal ...
It’s time to get flu and COVID-19 shots, health officials say
Get vaccinated now to protect against COVID-19, flu, and RSV this respiratory virus season, health officials recommend.
How effective is the flu shot this year? New report reveals 'disappointing' data
The 2018-2019 influenza season is one such case. The vaccine’s effectiveness during that year was an abysmal 29%, according ...
Solar flares may cause faint auroras across top of Northern Hemisphere
NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Solar storms may cause faint northern lights across fringes of the northern United States over ...
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Flu shot may be less effective this season, data suggests
CDC reports lower effectiveness of this year's flu shot compared to past seasons. Study looks at data from Southern Hemisphere countries for preview of U.S.
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Will a new solar flare produce great northern lights?
A recent solar flare has prompted a geomagnetic storm watch and could produce aurorae this weekend. Here's how to see them if ...
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Daylight saving time explained: Why Earth’s tilt makes us change clocks
Earth goes around the Sun in an almost circular orbit. But not everything is lined up perfectly. Here's why it affects how we tell time.
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Aurora alert: Strong geomagnetic storm could spark spectacular northern lights tonight
Aurora chasers get those cameras on charge! Due to heightened solar activity, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a geomagnetic storm ...