COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
Appeals court OKs Biden's federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.
Omicron subvariant driving rise in NYC COVID cases
The highly contagious omicron subvariant known as B.A. 2 now makes up the majority of COVID cases in New York City, accounting for 85 percent of new infections and forcing some Broadway shows to be canceled.
The highly contagious omicron subvariant known as B.A. 2 now makes up the majority of COVID cases in New York City, accounting for 85 percent of new infections and forcing some Broadway shows to be canceled.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19 a day after appearing with Biden
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden.
Fox that bit 9 people around Capitol Hill tests positive for rabies; 3 kits euthanized
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
The wild fox that bit nine people, including a congressman and a reporter on Capitol Hill, has tested positive for rabies.
Shanghai using robot dogs, drones to issue COVID lockdown commands
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
COVID spending bill stalls in Senate as GOP, Dems stalemate
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
Napa doctor admits to selling fake COVID vaccine cards, immunization pills
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
Raw oysters possibly contaminated with norovirus sold in multiple states, including Florida, FDA warns
The FDA is investigating a multi-state norovirus outbreak linked to potentially contaminated raw oysters sold in at least 13 states, including Florida.
The FDA is investigating a multi-state norovirus outbreak linked to potentially contaminated raw oysters sold in at least 13 states, including Florida.
After multiple miscarriages, author creates inspiring postcards to help others
Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.
Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.
Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
As BA.2 drives most COVID cases, new XE subvariant emerges
Omicron BA.2 is driving the majority of COVID infections in the United States. But a new subvariant — dubbed XE — has been detected in the United Kingdom and needs to be monitored, experts say.
Omicron BA.2 is driving the majority of COVID infections in the United States. But a new subvariant — dubbed XE — has been detected in the United Kingdom and needs to be monitored, experts say.
Long Island man among thousands waiting for new kidney
COVID-19 made giving and receiving organs for a living donor more difficult. More than 7,000 people in New York are on the waiting list for a kidney. Dominick Murdolo is one of them.
COVID-19 made giving and receiving organs for a living donor more difficult. More than 7,000 people in New York are on the waiting list for a kidney. Dominick Murdolo is one of them.
Carnival Cruise Line reports best-ever booking week after CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
Eat these 5 power foods now to help prevent cancer
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
U.S. COVID cases rising; holiday travel, gatherings could make things worse
COVID cases are on the rise in some areas of the country, including in parts of New York, driven by the BA.2 subvariant. With Easter and Passover coming up, infections could spike.
COVID cases are on the rise in some areas of the country, including in parts of New York, driven by the BA.2 subvariant. With Easter and Passover coming up, infections could spike.
NYC rents skyrocket; landlords say 'don't blame us'
Rents went down when people moved out of New York City during the onset of the pandemic. But now demand is up and supply is down, causing rents to rise — in some cases by a lot.
Rents went down when people moved out of New York City during the onset of the pandemic. But now demand is up and supply is down, causing rents to rise — in some cases by a lot.
Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
Here are the 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of America in 2022
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.