DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
COVID-19 boosters: US expected to authorize mix-and-match shots
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.
FDA unveils proposal for over-the-counter hearing aids
The move follows years of pressure from medical experts and consumer advocates to make the devices cheaper and easier to get.
The move follows years of pressure from medical experts and consumer advocates to make the devices cheaper and easier to get.
Salmonella in poultry: USDA announces steps to help reduce illnesses
The USDA on Tuesday announced several steps to control salmonella in poultry plants in the hope of reducing the number of related illnesses each year.
The USDA on Tuesday announced several steps to control salmonella in poultry plants in the hope of reducing the number of related illnesses each year.
Dick Vitale faces second cancer battle
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
For the second time in just a few months, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has cancer.
Phthalates: Study finds chemicals in consumer goods linked to early death
Daily exposure to synthetic chemicals called phthalates was linked to roughly 100,000 early deaths each year in older Americans in a new study.
Daily exposure to synthetic chemicals called phthalates was linked to roughly 100,000 early deaths each year in older Americans in a new study.
Chicago cops who refused to submit vaccination status no longer receiving pay
"Does anybody really think this is about stopping the spread?" said FOP President John Catanzara. "This is all about total control by this mayor. She is a miserable human being."
"Does anybody really think this is about stopping the spread?" said FOP President John Catanzara. "This is all about total control by this mayor. She is a miserable human being."
Doctors hopeful after 2 months of declining COVID-19 infections in Florida
For the last two months, COVID-19 cases have been on the downswing in Florida. Experts say the state is getting closer to reaching herd immunity, but that doesn't mean the virus is going away.
For the last two months, COVID-19 cases have been on the downswing in Florida. Experts say the state is getting closer to reaching herd immunity, but that doesn't mean the virus is going away.
Older adults are more susceptible to severe breakthrough COVID-19, studies show
Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.
Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.
CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
The psychology of collecting: Why items bring us joy
Whether it's military challenge coins or comics or Hummels, the reason for collecting is personal.
Whether it's military challenge coins or comics or Hummels, the reason for collecting is personal.
Salmonella outbreak with unknown food source infects nearly 600 people nationwide
There are 173 new cases and 50 new hospitalizations from salmonella outbreak
There are 173 new cases and 50 new hospitalizations from salmonella outbreak
Chicago police may deny benefits to officers who choose retirement over vaccine mandate
NO RETIREMENT BENEFITS? Chicago's top cop David Brown is threatening to deny retirement benefits to those who choose to retire from the job rather than comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccination policy, according to local reports.
NO RETIREMENT BENEFITS? Chicago's top cop David Brown is threatening to deny retirement benefits to those who choose to retire from the job rather than comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccination policy, according to local reports.
Colin Powell's age, cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19 despite vaccination
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
Colin Powell, former US secretary of state, dies of COVID-19 complications
Colin Powell, former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
Colin Powell, former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
'Not giving up': Casey DeSantis makes first public appearance since breast cancer diagnosis
Over the weekend, Florida’s first lady made a surprise appearance at a Republican Party event in Hernando County, her first since word of her breast cancer diagnosis.
Over the weekend, Florida’s first lady made a surprise appearance at a Republican Party event in Hernando County, her first since word of her breast cancer diagnosis.
Millions of capable workers are choosing not to participate in the labor force
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
California parents, teachers plan statewide walkout to protest school vaccine mandate
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
September was worst month for child COVID-19 infections, AAP says
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.