COVID-19 was 3rd leading cause of death in US in 2021, CDC reports

The CDC report examined death rates in the United States for 2021. For the second year, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death, after heart disease and cancer.

Philadelphia officially drops reinstated indoor mask mandate

Effective immediately, Philadelphia officials now strongly recommend all people wear masks indoors, but they are no longer required under the mask mandate that was reimplemented on Monday.

UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows

Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.

TPA passengers continue without masks as DOJ appeals mask mandate ruling by federal judge

Passengers have been riding and flying without a mask after a federal judge in Tampa struck down the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's mask mandate for public transportation on Monday. Two days later, the Department of Justice appealed the decision, leaving many to wonder if the mask order would come back.

CDC issues warning after puzzling outbreak of liver illness in kids

Health officials are still unclear how the kids became infected but are investigating a possible link between the adenovirus and the hepatitis infections.

Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes

Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.

Some doctors debate name change for low-grade prostate cancer

Some doctors are arguing low-grade prostate cancer patients may do better if the word “cancer” was not part of their diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and hearing the words “you have cancer” can be terrifying.

Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.

Florida targets treatment for transgender youths

The Florida Department of Health released guidance that said treatment such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy should not be used for transgender youths.

Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says

Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.

Manatee Technical College offers fast track to success for students looking for career change

Manatee Technical College is working to put students looking for a career change on the fast track to success. Many of the future employees' careers were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mask mandates: Here's where face coverings are still enforced in public settings

A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.

Tampa International Airport lifts mask mandate after TSA removes rule

After a federal judge in Tampa struck down the federal mask mandate, Tampa International Airport will no longer require masks and face coverings.

Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist

Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too