Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Gov. Murphy re-declares public health emergency, continues mask mandates in schools
In his fourth state of the state address, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is declaring a public health emergency again in light of COVID-19's omicron variant.
In his fourth state of the state address, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is declaring a public health emergency again in light of COVID-19's omicron variant.
Cold medicine shortage: COVID surge, flu season leading to empty shelves
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
COVID contact tracing now optional in NY; focus on testing, vaccination
New York will no longer require local health departments to conduct contact tracing for people who test positive for COVID-19, Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said, so that public health staff can focus on testing and vaccination.
New York will no longer require local health departments to conduct contact tracing for people who test positive for COVID-19, Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said, so that public health staff can focus on testing and vaccination.
US airlines say China has blocked several flights over COVID-19 restrictions
China is blocking more than a dozen U.S. airline flights to the country because some passengers on recent flights tested positive for COVID-19.
China is blocking more than a dozen U.S. airline flights to the country because some passengers on recent flights tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
NYC restaurants and bars face long road to recovery
New York City's hospitality industry is crippled by staffing shortages and cancellations fueled by the latest coronavirus surge. Restaurants and bars, those that have survived, have a long way to go to recover from the pandemic.
New York City's hospitality industry is crippled by staffing shortages and cancellations fueled by the latest coronavirus surge. Restaurants and bars, those that have survived, have a long way to go to recover from the pandemic.
Guillain-Barré syndrome: Jenna Jameson shares diagnosis — what is the rare disorder?
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare, autoimmune disorder in which a person’s own immune system damages the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare, autoimmune disorder in which a person’s own immune system damages the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
Nassau County executive cannot tell schools to defy mask mandate, group says
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
NYC city council member compares vaccine mandate to Nazi Germany
A Republican New York City council member has issued an apology for comparing New York's "authoritarian mandate policies" to Nazi Germany.
A Republican New York City council member has issued an apology for comparing New York's "authoritarian mandate policies" to Nazi Germany.
Pandemic triggered children's mental health emergency, groups say
Many American parents are reporting grief, anxiety, and depression among their children, citing school closures and forced isolation as the primary culprits. Three major medical associations have jointly declared a "national state of emergency in children's mental health."
Many American parents are reporting grief, anxiety, and depression among their children, citing school closures and forced isolation as the primary culprits. Three major medical associations have jointly declared a "national state of emergency in children's mental health."
Paterson Public Schools COVID-19 test sites
In anticipation of returning to in-person instruction, Paterson, New Jersey public schools are opening 12 COVID-19 testing sites for all district employees and students.
In anticipation of returning to in-person instruction, Paterson, New Jersey public schools are opening 12 COVID-19 testing sites for all district employees and students.
Family accuses employer of making their loved one work on-site despite pleas to work remotely
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
What is a cerebrovascular accident?
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
A cerebrovascular accident is more commonly known as a stroke and is the No. 5 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
UCSF researchers: Binax home tests highly accurate in detecting omicron
Researchers at UCSF said the Binax home test is effective in detecting omicron.
Researchers at UCSF said the Binax home test is effective in detecting omicron.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.