The preservative is in a small share of flu shots and has been studied for decades. Experts say it’s safe — despite Kennedy’s long opposition.

Moderna Inc. said Monday its experimental flu shot showed positive results in a late-stage trial.   In a Phase 3 study, the ...

A long-lasting formulation of an antiviral drug greatly reduced people’s risk of a symptomatic flu infection in a trial, and ...

A federal vaccine panel recently reshaped by US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has voted to discourage the use of ...

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 16 randomised clinical trials comparing inactivated high-dose (60 µg haemagglutinin antigen load per strain) and standard-dose (15 µg haemagglutinin antigen ...

Thimerosal has been at the heart of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s antivaccine activism for 20 ...

A CDC panel’s vote to stop recommending thimerosal-containing flu shots would have limited impact, but it illustrates how the ...

Diphenhydramine is the active ingredient in countless over-the-counter medications. But experts say there are serious risks to taking too much of the drug—or taking it too long.

Most motion sickness medications work best when you take them 20-40 minutes before you start traveling, so make sure to plan ahead, says Malka. Avoid taking motion sickness medicines after the ...

5 tips for managing medications in the heat Don’t abruptly stop any medication. Many must be taken daily to keep the blood level high enough. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned. Make sure you ...

Last week, the Associated Press reported the Trump administration canceled $766 million in funding meant to support Moderna’s development of a bird flu vaccine. The vaccine, which uses mRNA ...