Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’

Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.

Long Island teacher indicted for fake vaccine card

A Nassau County teacher has been indicted on charges she allegedly submitted a forged COVID-19 vaccination car to her school in a scheme to get around her district's mandatory testing rules.

Mystery liver disease in kids: What we know

A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers. The illness is being called hepatitis of unknown origin.

BA.2.12.1: What do we know about the new omicron mutant?

A new omicron mutant that is a descendent of the earlier "stealth omicron" has quickly gained ground in the United States. It was responsible for 29% of new COVID-19 infections nationally and about 58% of new infections in the New York region.

Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies

The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.

Nearly 200 cases of mystery liver disease in children

European health officials say they have not found a link between cases of a mysterious liver disease outbreak in children. Around 190 cases have been reported worldwide, of which 140 are in Europe.

Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.

COVID antiviral approved for young kids but vaccine still not available

Nearly 1,700 parents and doctors across the country have filed a Citizen Petition calling on the FDA to approve a COVID vaccine for kids under 5.

Hepatitis surge among children not a cause for alarm, doctor says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is researching a possible link between a spike in hepatitis among children and the adenovirus, which most commonly causes respiratory illnesses.

Air Force vet who battled tough fertility issue tells others, 'Knowledge is power'

Air Force veteran Jasmine Zielomski struggled with PCOS, a relatively common but rarely discussed fertility foe, and wound up turning it into a success story.

Minnesota state senate candidate gives speech while in labor, pausing for contractions

A DFL state senate candidate who went into labor the morning of the party's convention Saturday had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction but ultimately pushed through to finish it. The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.

Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities

Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.

Pfizer recalls blood pressure tablets due to increased cancer risk

Pfizer’s Accupril tablets were found to have an increased presence of an impurity that can increase the risk of cancer over long periods of time.