US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
Delta passenger tried to open plane door to share COVID vaccine views
A passenger is accused of trying to open an emergency exit door mid-flight so passengers could hear his views on coronavirus vaccines.
A passenger is accused of trying to open an emergency exit door mid-flight so passengers could hear his views on coronavirus vaccines.
Marine veteran, blinded by his mask during gym workout, suffers bruising fall
Eugene "Ed" Norton, a Korean War veteran from Reading, Massachusetts, suffered several bruising injuries to his face and head inside his local gym after the mask he had to wear due to COVID mitigation measures rode up on his face and obscured his vision.
Eugene "Ed" Norton, a Korean War veteran from Reading, Massachusetts, suffered several bruising injuries to his face and head inside his local gym after the mask he had to wear due to COVID mitigation measures rode up on his face and obscured his vision.
California ends mask mandate, but not all counties are ditching masks
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Patient who appears cured of HIV received umbilical cord blood cells
who had leukemia and was HIV-positive appears to have become the third person ever to be cured of HIV, according to the NIH. Here is why doctors and researchers say the treatment she received is so novel and important.
who had leukemia and was HIV-positive appears to have become the third person ever to be cured of HIV, according to the NIH. Here is why doctors and researchers say the treatment she received is so novel and important.
American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
While NYC restaurants struggle, some good news from suburbs
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
NYC Vaccine Mandate: More than 1,000 city workers fired
New York City has fired more than a thousand municipal workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
New York City has fired more than a thousand municipal workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
NY COVID numbers continue to fall
New York state's single-day positivity rate and the number of new cases hit the lowest numbers since October.
New York state's single-day positivity rate and the number of new cases hit the lowest numbers since October.
Houston area couple celebrates 20th wedding anniversary, 2nd anniversary of kidney transplant
A local couple is celebrating two anniversaries: their wedding and a life-saving transplant.
A local couple is celebrating two anniversaries: their wedding and a life-saving transplant.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Indiana weight-loss star Lexi Reed hospitalized for organ failure: report
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Unvaccinated NYC workers face termination as deadline passes
Friday is the deadline for New York City municipal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs. About 1% of city employees are not vaccinated.
Friday is the deadline for New York City municipal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs. About 1% of city employees are not vaccinated.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
Is the COVID pandemic aging us?
According to a new study, the pandemic has aged not only people who caught COVID, but also those affected by working remotely, having their businesses shut down and more.
According to a new study, the pandemic has aged not only people who caught COVID, but also those affected by working remotely, having their businesses shut down and more.
What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.