FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Massive crime spike stems from social unrest, COVID lockdowns destabilizing communities: expert
From the early 1990s through 2019, there was a national decline in violent crime, but the pendulum swung back in 2020.
From the early 1990s through 2019, there was a national decline in violent crime, but the pendulum swung back in 2020.
Ambassador Bridge blockade updates: Ontario premier orders State of Emergency as protesters open lane
In a sign of good faith and that the blockade may be lowering, demonstrators have opened a single lane to allow for traffic to flow over the international border.
In a sign of good faith and that the blockade may be lowering, demonstrators have opened a single lane to allow for traffic to flow over the international border.
Signs and symptoms: Death of Bob Saget highlights dangers of head injuries and sleep
Bob Saget died in an Orlando hotel room after apparently hitting his head and then falling asleep. Doctors say this scenario is not very common, but a traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone.
Bob Saget died in an Orlando hotel room after apparently hitting his head and then falling asleep. Doctors say this scenario is not very common, but a traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone.
AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
Mask mandate in New York lifted
A mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices has been lifted as of Thursday.
A mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices has been lifted as of Thursday.
What is inflation? Why consumer prices are rising
Chances are you already understand what inflation is even if you don't know the formal definition. Inflation has already affected your level of spending. You've noted that filling up your car costs a lot more. You've been shocked by spiking utility bills. And you've shaken your head at the grocery store checkout line.
Chances are you already understand what inflation is even if you don't know the formal definition. Inflation has already affected your level of spending. You've noted that filling up your car costs a lot more. You've been shocked by spiking utility bills. And you've shaken your head at the grocery store checkout line.
Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 leads to stillbirths in infected women, destroys placenta, study finds
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
Texas abortions fell 60% in 1st month under new limits
Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.
Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.
Why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.
As the omicron wave subsides, New York and several other states have lifted some or all mask mandates. But the CDC still suggests you keep wearing a mask indoors and actually recommends stronger masks such as the N95 or the KN95. Are you still wearing a mask? If so, what kind?
As the omicron wave subsides, New York and several other states have lifted some or all mask mandates. But the CDC still suggests you keep wearing a mask indoors and actually recommends stronger masks such as the N95 or the KN95. Are you still wearing a mask? If so, what kind?
Angry over COVID rules, NY mothers get political
Danyela Souza Egorov, a Democrat and mother of two, is part of a growing movement of parents demanding to be heard when it comes to the pandemic and their children. She is running for office.
Danyela Souza Egorov, a Democrat and mother of two, is part of a growing movement of parents demanding to be heard when it comes to the pandemic and their children. She is running for office.
Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
NY mask mandate lifted for businesses, mask mandate in schools continues
Gov. Kathy Hochul will lift a COVID-19 mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices effective Thursday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul will lift a COVID-19 mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices effective Thursday.
What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services and is often used as a way to gauge inflation.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services and is often used as a way to gauge inflation.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Biden administration denies it will fund programs to hand out crack pipes
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
Broadway's 'The Music Man' finally opens
One of the first songs in "The Music Man" is "(Ya Got) Trouble" and the latest Broadway revival has certainly faced its share. It was shuttered for 18 months due to the pandemic, like all shows.
One of the first songs in "The Music Man" is "(Ya Got) Trouble" and the latest Broadway revival has certainly faced its share. It was shuttered for 18 months due to the pandemic, like all shows.
Man survives COVID-19 after double-lung transplant
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
NY school mask mandate: Patience wearing thin
Mounting frustration over New York state's school mask mandate has reached a feverish level, especially now that many of the states in the Northeast are lifting their mandates.
Mounting frustration over New York state's school mask mandate has reached a feverish level, especially now that many of the states in the Northeast are lifting their mandates.