Hospital workers' vaccine requirement challenge thrown out
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Alzheimer's patients could face copays of $11,500 for new drug, report says
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
Radiation drug may improve survival rates for prostate cancer, study shows
A new study is showing improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.
A new study is showing improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.
Researchers hope mRNA technology used to make COVID vaccines can treat cancer, HIV, more
The mRNA technology used to create the vaccines helping beat back the coronavirus pandemic may offer additional breakthroughs in fighting other illnesses like HIV, Multiple Sclerosis, and even certain kinds of cancers.
The mRNA technology used to create the vaccines helping beat back the coronavirus pandemic may offer additional breakthroughs in fighting other illnesses like HIV, Multiple Sclerosis, and even certain kinds of cancers.
Why nursing homes are still dealing with outbreaks despite vaccines
Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths. Those facilities are subsequently following federal and state recommendations to pause visitations, causing disappointment and frustration among family members who hoped to get back to normal once the residents were fully vaccinated.
Nursing homes across the country are still reporting scattered COVID-19 outbreaks and COVID-associated deaths. Those facilities are subsequently following federal and state recommendations to pause visitations, causing disappointment and frustration among family members who hoped to get back to normal once the residents were fully vaccinated.
Pandemic's mental health toll on minorities | Resources
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
How some hospitals are bolstering LGBTQ services | Pride and Pandemic
In recent years, Mount Sinai and Northwell Health have opened medical and surgical centers dedicated to serving the diverse needs of a diverse LGBTQ community.
In recent years, Mount Sinai and Northwell Health have opened medical and surgical centers dedicated to serving the diverse needs of a diverse LGBTQ community.
Victims of faulty breast implants must be compensated, court rules
Thousands of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation, an appeals court in France ruled.
Thousands of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation, an appeals court in France ruled.
To fight eye strain from too much screen time, 'eye yoga' gains popularity
Working from home has led to an overload of screen time for many people. Now, to fight eye strain, people are finding relief in eye yoga.
Working from home has led to an overload of screen time for many people. Now, to fight eye strain, people are finding relief in eye yoga.
Monoclonal antibody treatment helping COVID-19 patients fight back
Monoclonal antibody treatment is a specialized method to help fight coronavirus and keep patients out of the hospital.
Monoclonal antibody treatment is a specialized method to help fight coronavirus and keep patients out of the hospital.
Hand sanitizer recall: FDA says Medically Minded brand found to contain methanol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
You may be able to take a COVID-19 vaccine in a pill one day
One day in the near future, getting protection from COVID-19 might come in the form of a pill, nasal spray, or patch.
One day in the near future, getting protection from COVID-19 might come in the form of a pill, nasal spray, or patch.
Families angry that relatives in NY group homes remain isolated
For months, several New York state lawmakers and families have been urging the state Department of Health to update its outdated COVID restrictions to match and reflect the CDC's guidelines. Families say their loved ones are isolated.
For months, several New York state lawmakers and families have been urging the state Department of Health to update its outdated COVID restrictions to match and reflect the CDC's guidelines. Families say their loved ones are isolated.
How doulas help expectant moms in the delivery room
Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during, and after childbirth. The doula is an advocate on behalf of the mother in the delivery room.
Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during, and after childbirth. The doula is an advocate on behalf of the mother in the delivery room.
‘It’s not fair’ to become COVID-19 ‘incubator’: Bill Nye slams anti-vaxxers
Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.
Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.
Herd immunity in U.S. may remain elusive but vaccination is key
New, more infectious variants have made the goal of herd immunity elusive. But dealing with COVID-19 will become more manageable.
New, more infectious variants have made the goal of herd immunity elusive. But dealing with COVID-19 will become more manageable.
India's COVID-19 crisis: How to help
COVID-19 is overwhelming India's health care system. Hospitals and clinics desperately need oxygen concentrators. Several nonprofits are on the ground to help. Here is how you can help them do their jobs.
COVID-19 is overwhelming India's health care system. Hospitals and clinics desperately need oxygen concentrators. Several nonprofits are on the ground to help. Here is how you can help them do their jobs.
Report: Cuomo blocked Health Dept. from sharing data on nursing home deaths
For months, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blocked the Health Department from sharing with the public and the state's Legislature just how many people died in New York's nursing homes during the pandemic, according to a new report.
For months, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blocked the Health Department from sharing with the public and the state's Legislature just how many people died in New York's nursing homes during the pandemic, according to a new report.
Connecticut ends religious exemption to vaccination
Gov. Ned Lamont has signed a bill into law that ends Connecticut's long-standing religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools and day care facilities.
Gov. Ned Lamont has signed a bill into law that ends Connecticut's long-standing religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools and day care facilities.