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Could dental floss be the next vaccine method? Scientists say it could workStudy shows floss-delivered vaccines create antibodies in bloodstream and mucosal surfacesA new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that dental floss could eventually double as a vaccine mechanism. (iStock)
The researchers showed that dental floss can effectively release vaccines through the tissue between the teeth and gums. (iStock)
With the traditional method of injecting vaccines, the antibodies are primarily produced in the bloodstream, the researchers noted. (iStock)
For all four types of vaccines tested, the flossing technique produced “robust antibody responses in the bloodstream and across mucosal surfaces,” the researchers stated. (iStock)
“This study presents a promising floss-based vaccination method that can avoid needle injection or any potentially painful procedure,” an expert said. (iStock)

Could dental floss be the next vaccine method? Scientists say it could workStudy shows floss-delivered vaccines create antibodies in bloodstream and mucosal surfacesA new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that dental floss could eventually double as a vaccine mechanism. (iStock)
The researchers showed that dental floss can effectively release vaccines through the tissue between the teeth and gums. (iStock)
With the traditional method of injecting vaccines, the antibodies are primarily produced in the bloodstream, the researchers noted. (iStock)
For all four types of vaccines tested, the flossing technique produced “robust antibody responses in the bloodstream and across mucosal surfaces,” the researchers stated. (iStock)
“This study presents a promising floss-based vaccination method that can avoid needle injection or any potentially painful procedure,” an expert said. (iStock)

Doctor reveals the secret weapon against growing vaccine skepticism worldwideAustralian pediatrician uses ‘grounds-up approach’ to tackle hesitancy and build confidenceIn Australia, childhood vaccination rates are falling in many areas, mirroring other regions in the U.S. and around the world. (iStock)
“We have the lowest levels of trust in all vaccines in more than a decade — and in effect, we’ve had global reductions in vaccine coverage for children in particular,” the pediatrician said. (iStock)
The pediatrician noted the effectiveness of the new maternal vaccination against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and the RSV monoclonal antibody treatment for newborns, called nirsevimab. (iStock)
“Parents forget why we’re vaccinating and what the diseases we’re trying to prevent could do to their children,” Danchin said. (iStock)
“Just because you have a vaccine, and then in the next four to six months, your child’s communication skills and behavior changes, doesn’t mean..

Inside New York shooter’s suicide note that claims he had brain damage owing to American footballShane Tamura, who shot and killed four people at an office tower in Manhattan, left a ‘suicide note’ claiming the National Football League (NFL) was responsible for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition he said he was suffering from. Meanwhile, the police are still investigating the motive behind the attack, which is now considered the worst mass shooting in a quarter of a centuryThe suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura. Reuters

Deadly substance under scrutiny as kratom byproduct shows up in gas stations, smoke shopsHHS cracks down on ‘synthetic opioid’ found in some drinks, powders and tabletsA CBD and kratom dispensary is pictured in New York City. The substance, which is considered a “synthetic opioid,” has been bottled into drinks, powders and tablets sold at vape shops, gas stations and other stores across the country. (Plexi Images/GHI/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
A pile of kratom leaves is seen at a stall in the market in Bangkok on September 11, 2021, in Bangkok, Thailand. Kratom is derived from the leaves of a tree (Mitragyna speciosa) found in regions of Southeast Asia. (Vachira Vachira/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The leaves of the tree contain more than 40 different active compounds, with the most prevalent being mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine and speciofoline. (LOUIS ANDERSON/AFP via Getty Images)
“They’re marketed for children,” RFK commented on the products at vape shops. “The..

Doctors share bladder cancer warning signs after Deion Sanders reveals diagnosis and recoveryAfter complete bladder removal surgery, the famed coach is now cancer-freeHead coach Deion Sanders of the University of Colorado speaks about his journey beating bladder cancer during a press conference in the Touchdown Club at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on July 28, 2025. (Getty Images)
The former NFL and MLB star, 57, appeared alongside his care team and representatives from University of Colorado Health (UC Health) and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz). (Getty Images)
“It’s been a tremendous journey. It has been tough,” Sanders said at the press conference. (Getty Images)
Early signs of bladder cancer typically include blood in the urine. Less common signs include strong urges to urinate and frequent urination with mild discomfort that does not subside with common treatments.
Sanders’ doctor emphasized the importance of people being aware of any red flags f..

Health officials warn of dangerous substance available in stores across the nationHHS Secretary Kennedy shares personal addiction battle while warning about the dangers of 7-OHUS Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks alongside Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary (L) about the sending of warning letters to companies for illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, as part of their actions combatting opioids, during a press conference at HHS headquarters in Washington, D.C., on July 29, 2025. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
CBD Kratom Cannabis Dispensary, West 14th Street, New York City, New York. (Plexi Images/Glasshouse Images/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
This Sept. 27, 2017 file photo shows kratom capsules in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Esch, File)

UP woman’s foetus growing in liver: What is this rare pregnancy?A 30-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr was found to have an extremely rare intrahepatic ectopic pregnancy. In this condition, the foetus grows in the liver and not in the uterus.This was revealed during an MRI scan; this could be India’s first documented oneThe UP woman had intrahepatic ectopic pregnancy, a condition so rare that experts believe this could be the first such case ever documented in India. Image for Representation. Pixabay

Doctors reveal key signs of Lyme disease as tick season intensifies across USMedical experts warn about rising cases and share critical symptoms to watch for after tick bitesLyme disease is prevalent this time of year, especially in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and upper-Midwest regions of the U.S. (iStock)
The infection can lead to severe muscle and joint pain, Lyme arthritis, cardiac complications and neurological conditions, experts told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterial infection that causes Lyme disease, is transmitted to humans through the bite of a black-legged (deer) tick. (iStock)
Later manifestations of Lyme disease can include Bell’s palsy (facial nerve paralysis) and Lyme meningitis (often marked by severe headache, neck stiffness and fever). (iStock)
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid tick bites in the first place, experts agree. (iStock)
Experts recommend using repellents that contain DEET, a synthetic chemical that has prov..

Weight-loss patients taking Zepbound forced to switch to Wegovy after drop in coveragePatients report concerns about side effects and effectiveness after being told to transition to WegovySome patients taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have been forced to switch to a different medication due to a change in insurance coverage. (iStock)
Wegovy is an injectable prescription weight-loss medicine made by the Danish company Novo Nordisk. (Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Zepbound — along with its counterpart diabetes medication, Mounjaro — is made by Eli Lilly, which is headquartered in Indianapolis. (iStock)
A recent study found that tirzepatide achieved greater weight loss than semaglutide, with participants shedding about 50 pounds (20.2% of their body weight). (iStock)
“Switching drugs is not always seamless; dosing must often be re-titrated, and side effects can re-emerge,” one expert said. (iStock)