(NEW YORK) -- One mother is dedicated to reaffirming that her daughter is beyond beautiful. Nicole Hall's daughter, Winry, was born with an extremely rare birthmark called congenital melanocytic nevi, or CMN. As such, the 13-month-old has a trait that makes her distinct from other children. "When they first handed…
(NEW YORK) -- Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, children under age 6 may be one step closer to being eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Moderna said Wednesday it plans to seek emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine in young children…
(NEW YORK) -- Moderna said it plans to seek emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine in children under age 6. The company released clinical trial data Wednesday showing neutralizing antibody levels were similar to those seen in adults. The vaccine in children…
(NEW YORK) -- Egg freezing -- a process that involves collection, freezing and storage of a woman's eggs with the intention to use at a later time for pregnancy -- is more widely available than it was even five or 10 years ago, but it is still a complicated decision…
(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 survivors are at increased risk of being newly diagnosed with diabetes up to one year after recovering, a new study suggests. Researchers from VA Saint Louis Health Care System found people who recovered from COVID were 40% more likely to develop a new case of diabetes…
(NEW YORK) -- In the wake of a flurry of warnings from officials over a potential COVID-19 resurgence in the United States, there are growing concerns among health experts that dwindling access to public data, the shuttering of COVID-19 testing sites and with an increasing number of people using at-home…
(NEW YORK) -- Meire Carlos was suffering from chronic kidney disease but like the estimated 90% of people who have the disease, she was not aware of it. In June 2021, after experiencing headaches and a sudden spike in her blood pressure, Carlos was rushed to the hospital where three…
(NEW YORK) -- A Nevada woman who gave birth to two children and suffered the loss of her husband during the coronavirus pandemic is recovering after a nearly four-month battle with complications from COVID-19. Rowena Salas, of Las Vegas, was released from the hospital last week, after first being hospitalized…
(NEW YORK) -- An Illinois mom is opening up about the moment she found out her son had Down syndrome, a pivotal turning point that she said has brought more purpose and joy to her life and family. Approximately 6,000 babies born in the U.S. each year have Down syndrome,…
(NEW YORK) -- A new study has added to the body of research showing the risks pregnant people face due to COVID-19, especially among those who are not vaccinated. The study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, found pregnant people with COVID-19 had more than double the risk of negative…
