Neil Maniar

Should you be concerned about an Mpox outbreak in the US?

New neffy nasal spray alternative to the EpiPen could be ‘a gamechanger’ for people with allergies

The FDA approved a blood test to detect colorectal cancer. Should you take it? Here’s what you need to know

Will the new COVID FLiRT variant lead to a summer surge? Watch for these symptoms, experts say

Lead found in children’s food illustrates need for ‘continued advocacy’ for testing standards

Lunchables and popular brands of children’s veggie puffs were found to have high levels of lead, something Northeastern expert Neil Maniar said families “shouldn’t gloss over.”

Will your old measles shot protect you from new outbreaks?

Public health officials are warning people about the danger of remaining unvaccinated against measles as the number of cases so far this year has surpassed the caseload for 2023.

Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here’s why this matters

The number of incoming kindergarteners who’ve received their state-required vaccines has been dropping since the 2019-2020 school year, according to the CDC.

Dengue fever spreads fast. How can you protect yourself as cases explode in Puerto Rico and other popular travel destinations?

Cases of dengue fever, a potentially deadly mosquito-borne illness, have skyrocketed in Puerto Rico, prompting officials there to warn that the problem has reached epidemic levels.

Why are more young people like Kate Middleton being diagnosed with cancer?

The American Cancer Society says people under 50 were only one of three adult age groups with an increase in overall cancer incidence.

COVID-19 guidelines may be relaxed by CDC. Why this indicates a shift to a new ‘phase of post-pandemic world,’ expert says

The CDC is expected to end the five-day isolation minimum for people with COVID-19, something one Northeastern said is a ‘good sign’ of how we’ve learned to manage infection.