Health & Wellness
07/11/2026 · Lynchburg City & Lynchburg city Region
FDA panel backs Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for older adults
An FDA advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend approval of Moderna's messenger RNA-based influenza vaccine for older adults. The recommendation represents a step toward broader use of mRNA technology beyond COVID-19 vaccines.
Child Dies After Months of Abuse; Adoptive Parents' Deceptions Exposed
Preston Davey died in a hospital in July 2023 following months of sexual and physical abuse from his adoptive parents, authorities found. Investigation into the case exposed a pattern of deception by the caregivers.
07/09/2026
Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula Tied to Multistate Botulism Cases
Nara Organics initiated a nationwide recall of its organic baby formula Saturday following reports of infant botulism cases across multiple states. The formula, sold through Target stores and online retailers, prompted action from federal health authorities.
07/08/2026
Primary Care Doctors Voice Concerns About Telehealth Companies' Role in Obesity Drug Prescribing
Primary care doctors have expressed concerns about telehealth companies' expanding role in prescribing obesity medications, citing potential conflicts between providing medical care and controlling drug costs. Insurance companies increasingly require patients to use specific telehealth platforms before approving prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs.
07/07/2026
Journalist traces dismantling of Black-owned medical institutions across the South
Investigative journalist Nicole Carr examines how Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South a century ago, only to watch them dismantled through segregation and policy. Her book traces that history through her own family's experience.
07/07/2026
McConnell Hospitalized in Kentucky
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., entered a hospital on Sunday, his office announced. His spokesperson provided no information about his medical condition or expected length of stay.
07/02/2026
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