CDC tool shows pandemic guidelines in your area
The tool allows people to see whether their area is at low, medium or high risk of COVID-19 transmission.
The tool allows people to see whether their area is at low, medium or high risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
NYC schools end mask requirement... outside
New York City school children will not be required to wear masks or face coverings when outside on school grounds.
New York City school children will not be required to wear masks or face coverings when outside on school grounds.
New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
LA County allows businesses to make indoor masking optional for vaccinated customers
Establishments, businesses, and venues now have the option to allow fully vaccinated customers and workers to unmask indoors if they can provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Establishments, businesses, and venues now have the option to allow fully vaccinated customers and workers to unmask indoors if they can provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
How organ donation can change and save lives
In 2021, 41,354 organ transplants were performed, the first time organ donations in the U.S. have exceeded 40,000 in a single year.
In 2021, 41,354 organ transplants were performed, the first time organ donations in the U.S. have exceeded 40,000 in a single year.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery, report says
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
Mental health care system in NY struggles to meet demand
New York has only about half the number of beds needed to treat mental illness, according to an advocacy group.
New York has only about half the number of beds needed to treat mental illness, according to an advocacy group.
California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
California widow wins $3M after tennis star husband dies of sepsis
Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.
Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.
Adams hints that NYC vax mandate could end soon
While he was vague on a specific timeline, Mayor Eric Adams said that he cannot wait to get rid of the city's vaccine mandates.
While he was vague on a specific timeline, Mayor Eric Adams said that he cannot wait to get rid of the city's vaccine mandates.
Man's keloid scarring growing over 75 percent of body but insurance won't cover surgery
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
Relentless rise in rents across the U.S.
The median rent price across the U.S. has risen by more than 19% over a year ago to reach $1,789. But some cities, particularly in the Sunbelt region, are seeing much higher spikes.
The median rent price across the U.S. has risen by more than 19% over a year ago to reach $1,789. But some cities, particularly in the Sunbelt region, are seeing much higher spikes.
Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
NJ urges COVID vaccine booster shots
Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will soon end his regular COVID-19 pandemic briefings because of the overall progress against illnesses. But he and health officials are still urging residents to get boosted.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will soon end his regular COVID-19 pandemic briefings because of the overall progress against illnesses. But he and health officials are still urging residents to get boosted.
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandates
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.
COVID restrictions scrapped in England, Boris Johnson announces
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate