COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for kids, according to new data

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for kids, according to new data

(NEW YORK) -- Two doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine among school-aged children safely and effectively reduces COVID-19 infection risk as well as associated risks for developing multisystem inflammatory syndrome and COVID-19 related hospitalizations, new data suggests. This study adds evidence to existing studies and "supports the safety and efficacy…
How to talk to children following mass shootings in California, Washington

How to talk to children following mass shootings in California, Washington

(NEW YORK) -- As news continues to unfold following multiple deadly mass shootings within the last few days in California and the state of Washington, experts are advising parents not to shy away from talking to their kids about what happened and the aftermath. At least 11 people were killed…
FDA proposes new limits on how much lead is allowed in baby food

FDA proposes new limits on how much lead is allowed in baby food

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly one year after two congressional reports found heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury in popular baby foods, the federal agency that oversees food safety has proposed a change. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday released draft guidance proposing new limits for…
The psychology behind what comes over people to disarm shooters

The psychology behind what comes over people to disarm shooters

(NEW YORK) -- Potentially more lives were saved Sunday when a man disarmed the alleged Monterey Park, California shooter after he had allegedly killed 11 people and wounded nine others at a nearby location. Brandon Tsay told ABC News' Good Morning America Monday that "something came over me" when he…
FDA proposes most Americans receive one annual COVID vaccine, similar to flu

FDA proposes most Americans receive one annual COVID vaccine, similar to flu

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a new COVID-19 vaccine strategy that would see Americans getting a single annual shot, similar to the flu vaccine. Up until now, Americans who've gotten a primary series have received boosters that have targeted specific variants, with the most recent…
New USDA rule strengthens integrity of foods labeled ‘organic’

New USDA rule strengthens integrity of foods labeled ‘organic’

(WASHINGTON) -- Starting in March, a new rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will go into effect for foods labeled organic. The agency announced an update to the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations in an effort to crack down on fraud and further enforce the production, handling and sale…