Rapid COVID-19 tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holiday gatherings, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering safer when combined with vaccination, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering safer when combined with vaccination, experts say.
NFL heightens COVID-19 protocols amid rising cases, Thanksgiving
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
Family hoping breakthrough Spina Bifida procedure will help 'miracle baby'
A couple was thrilled to find out they were having a baby, after dealing with 10-years of infertility, but that excitement was soon overshadowed by fear when they learned their baby had spina bifida.
A couple was thrilled to find out they were having a baby, after dealing with 10-years of infertility, but that excitement was soon overshadowed by fear when they learned their baby had spina bifida.
Maryland monkeypox case confirmed: health officials
A Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria has been diagnosed with the virus monkeypox, according to state health officials.
A Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria has been diagnosed with the virus monkeypox, according to state health officials.
Alzheimer’s disease preventative nasal vaccine to be tested at Boston hospital
The first human clinical trial for the intranasal vaccine is intended to prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
The first human clinical trial for the intranasal vaccine is intended to prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
With insulin prices soaring, Tampa lawmaker urges colleagues to put people over profits
Insulin can cost up to $1,000 a month, even with insurance. State Sen. Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) says she suspects the drug lobby is behind the continued failure of a bill that would cap co-pays at $100 and says her colleagues need to put people over profits.
Insulin can cost up to $1,000 a month, even with insurance. State Sen. Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) says she suspects the drug lobby is behind the continued failure of a bill that would cap co-pays at $100 and says her colleagues need to put people over profits.
Doctors hopeful vaccines will ward off post-holiday spike in COVID-19
The holidays will be different this year, in large part due to the current state of public health, compared to 2020 before COVID-19 vaccines were available to everyone in the US.
The holidays will be different this year, in large part due to the current state of public health, compared to 2020 before COVID-19 vaccines were available to everyone in the US.
Sutter Health gives 14 pediatric patients wrong dose of COVID vaccine
Sutter Health pediatricians are looking into what went wrong when some children at their Antioch office got double the amount of COVID vaccine that they would normally have gotten in a single shot.
Sutter Health pediatricians are looking into what went wrong when some children at their Antioch office got double the amount of COVID vaccine that they would normally have gotten in a single shot.
Michigan, Minnesota report COVID-19 surge not seen in months
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.
CDC panel set to discuss expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility Friday
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
All Children’s Hospital hosting free cooking classes for kids to encourage healthy eating
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital hopes kids and families embrace healthy eating habits and new recipes and they’re using a free weekly cooking class to help.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital hopes kids and families embrace healthy eating habits and new recipes and they’re using a free weekly cooking class to help.
Lawmakers reject exempting health providers from law preventing vaccine mandates
Florida lawmakers sped Tuesday toward passing a plan to prevent COVID-19 vaccination requirements and rejected an attempt to exclude hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers from the measure.
Florida lawmakers sped Tuesday toward passing a plan to prevent COVID-19 vaccination requirements and rejected an attempt to exclude hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers from the measure.
State, feds could battle over school mask penalties
Top Florida education officials on Tuesday inched closer to a legal battle with the Biden administration over federal reimbursements for school districts that were dinged financially by the state for imposing student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top Florida education officials on Tuesday inched closer to a legal battle with the Biden administration over federal reimbursements for school districts that were dinged financially by the state for imposing student mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers challenged by 2nd lawsuit
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine will be discharged, face other administrative actions
U.S. Navy sailors who refuse to comply with the coronavirus vaccine mandate will be discharged from the service and could also lose education benefits, bonuses and incentive pay. The Navy has reportedly not approved any religious exemption requests.
U.S. Navy sailors who refuse to comply with the coronavirus vaccine mandate will be discharged from the service and could also lose education benefits, bonuses and incentive pay. The Navy has reportedly not approved any religious exemption requests.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Man hospitalized with seizures discovers tapeworm was in brain for decades
The man, who had immigrated from rural Guatemala, was combative and disoriented until he arrived at the hospital, where he had a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
The man, who had immigrated from rural Guatemala, was combative and disoriented until he arrived at the hospital, where he had a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
Florida House set to pass measure withdrawing state from OSHA oversight
The Republican-controlled Florida House is expected to pass a bill that would withdraw the state from OSHA oversight. Lawmakers argue that it's in Florida's best interest to move to a state worker-safety plan due to "federal overreach" during the pandemic.
The Republican-controlled Florida House is expected to pass a bill that would withdraw the state from OSHA oversight. Lawmakers argue that it's in Florida's best interest to move to a state worker-safety plan due to "federal overreach" during the pandemic.
Florida woman dies of COVID after husband unsuccessfully sued hospital to get ivermectin
47-year-old Florida teacher Tamara Drock, who had been hospitalized for three months with COVID-19, has died after her husband unsuccessfully sued the hospital in an attempt to force doctors to treat her with ivermectin.
47-year-old Florida teacher Tamara Drock, who had been hospitalized for three months with COVID-19, has died after her husband unsuccessfully sued the hospital in an attempt to force doctors to treat her with ivermectin.
Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.
Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.