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See a state-by-state breakdown of mpox cases across the U.S.
NBC News is tracking U.S. cases of mpox, which the World Health Organization labeled an international “public health emergency.” This story will be updated weekly.
FDA authorizes updated Covid booster shots for kids under 5
The omicron-targeted vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer will become available to children 6 months and older after the CDC signs off.
Just a couple minutes of vigorous activity several times a day might lower one's risk of death
Short bursts of intense movement, like climbing stairs, were linked to a significantly reduced risk of dying within seven years, a study found.
Céline Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder
Stiff-person syndrome, or SPS, is a rare neurological disorder with some features of an autoimmune disease, according to the National Institutes of Health.
After breast cancer, women may safely stop long-term therapies to have a baby
Taking a break from hormone-reducing drugs in order to get pregnant doesn’t appear to increase risk of recurrence, according to research presented at a breast cancer meeting.
Promising melanoma therapy could be the next major advancement in cancer treatment
TIL therapy, which uses a patient's own immune cells to fight cancer, was found in a clinical trial to work better than the existing treatment for metastatic melanoma.
Dr. Anthony Fauci one-on-one with Lester Holt
Dr. Anthony Fauci sat down with Lester Holt to speak about the handling and politics of the Covid-19 pandemic as he plans to make his exit from government service. Fauci reflects on the congressional hearings, including his heated exchange with Senator Rand Paul.
New treatment could help melanoma patients
Melanoma cases have been on the rise in the last 30 years, but a new therapy called TIL that relies on a patient’s immune cells could be a game changer. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk has more details on a new study that found TIL helped reduce the risk of participants’ cancer progression.
U.S. hospitals overwhelmed by Covid, RSV and flu
Hospitals nationwide are once again at full capacity with a trifecta of illnesses: Covid, RSV and the flu. NBC News’ Tom Costello reports on the surge in viruses and how the CDC is responding.
New Zealand court rules against anti-vaccination parents of ill baby
The parents refused transfusions of blood for the baby unless it came from donors who were unvaccinated against Covid-19. Anti-vaccination groups have embraced their legal battle.
Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer. These are the disease's early signs.
Colorectal cancer is the fourth-most common cancer in the U.S. Doctors recommend a colonoscopy every 10 years for people ages 45 and up.
