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For months, several New York state lawmakers and families have been urging the state Department of Health to update its outdated COVID restrictions to match and reflect the CDC's guidelines.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For months, several New York state lawmakers and families have been urging the state Department of Health to update its outdated COVID restrictions to match and reflect the CDC's guidelines.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.
Telemedicine CEO fired after video allegedly shows him ridiculing teen boy wearing prom dress
The CEO of a Nashville telemedicine company was fired after video surfaced of him ridiculing a teen boy wearing a prom dress for a photoshoot with his date.
The CEO of a Nashville telemedicine company was fired after video surfaced of him ridiculing a teen boy wearing a prom dress for a photoshoot with his date.
Lawmakers call for end to ban on blood donations from gay men amid pandemic
Current federal rules say men who have sex with men must remain celibate for three months in order to donate. In fact, gay and bisexual men have been prohibited from donating blood ever since the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
Current federal rules say men who have sex with men must remain celibate for three months in order to donate. In fact, gay and bisexual men have been prohibited from donating blood ever since the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
US, WHO to send oxygen, other COVID-19 supplies to India amid deadly surge in cases
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
Vice President Harris tells UN it's time now to prepare for next pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
NIH to test potential of ‘repurposed drugs’ in COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms
The NIH is testing multiple drugs to see if they’re effective at treating mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. The drugs are already approved by the FDA for other conditions and are taken at home either orally or by an inhaler.
The NIH is testing multiple drugs to see if they’re effective at treating mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. The drugs are already approved by the FDA for other conditions and are taken at home either orally or by an inhaler.
Woman 'breathing freely' after rare windpipe transplant, surgery could help recovering COVID-19 patients
Doctors say a woman is breathing freely again after undergoing a windpipe transplant from a donor.
Doctors say a woman is breathing freely again after undergoing a windpipe transplant from a donor.
NYC launches support program for COVID long-haulers
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he wants to make sure under-served communities get the healthcare resources they need to deal with long-term COVID symptoms.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he wants to make sure under-served communities get the healthcare resources they need to deal with long-term COVID symptoms.
COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in U.S.: CDC
COVID-19 infections and related illnesses were responsible for roughly 345,000 deaths in 2020.
COVID-19 infections and related illnesses were responsible for roughly 345,000 deaths in 2020.
NJ kidney clinics would love to vaccinate patients but can't get a supply
Kidney patients have been vaccine-eligible in New Jersey since Jan. 14. But the state said it cannot give a vaccine supply to kidney clinics because it doesn't have enough shots to go around.
Kidney patients have been vaccine-eligible in New Jersey since Jan. 14. But the state said it cannot give a vaccine supply to kidney clinics because it doesn't have enough shots to go around.
Senate confirms Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health in historic 1st for transgender nominee
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
Study: Regeneron cocktail cuts risk of COVID death, shortens symptoms
A phase 3 trial shows Regeneron's REGEN-COV cocktail reduced hospitalization or death by 70% in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. It also significantly shortens the duration of symptoms by four days, the trial showed.
A phase 3 trial shows Regeneron's REGEN-COV cocktail reduced hospitalization or death by 70% in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. It also significantly shortens the duration of symptoms by four days, the trial showed.