US hospitals ask for donations of gently used crutches, canes, walkers amid shortage
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
Aluminum can shortage hits craft breweries hard
Craft brewers have coined it "the candemic" — a shortage of aluminum cans that has put them under pressure.
Craft brewers have coined it "the candemic" — a shortage of aluminum cans that has put them under pressure.
American consumers bear heavy burden of soaring prices
A worsening surge of inflation for such bedrock necessities as food, rent, autos and heating oil is setting Americans up for a financially difficult Thanksgiving and holiday shopping season.
A worsening surge of inflation for such bedrock necessities as food, rent, autos and heating oil is setting Americans up for a financially difficult Thanksgiving and holiday shopping season.
10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Mike Zimmer: Vaccinated Vikings player hospitalized due to COVID-19
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said a player who has been vaccinated had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night due to COVID-19.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said a player who has been vaccinated had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 can infect inner ear, cause hearing loss in some patients, researchers find
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
New day program on Long Island for adults with autism
The autism-focused program is dubbed BLUE, which stands for Balance Living Unlimited Exploration. Up to 30 adults take part five days a week.
The autism-focused program is dubbed BLUE, which stands for Balance Living Unlimited Exploration. Up to 30 adults take part five days a week.
Singapore’s health system to stop covering medical costs for patients ‘unvaccinated by choice’
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Chiropractor claims treatment helped patients get their taste, smell back after COVID-19
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
NYC children eligible for $100 COVID vaccination incentive
A $100 incentive is available if a child gets the COVID vaccine at either a city-run vaccine site or a public school.
A $100 incentive is available if a child gets the COVID vaccine at either a city-run vaccine site or a public school.
About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
Rodgers' fiancée, Shailene Woodley, slams media for 'disparaging' athlete amid COVID vaccine controversy
Shailene Woodley is slamming news outlets for "disparaging" her fiancé Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback revealed he was unvaccinated.
Shailene Woodley is slamming news outlets for "disparaging" her fiancé Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback revealed he was unvaccinated.
Saliva test developed in NYC makes COVID tests less invasive
Mount Sinai Health System went to work devising an inexpensive, non-invasive, accurate way to test people on a large scale.
Mount Sinai Health System went to work devising an inexpensive, non-invasive, accurate way to test people on a large scale.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Study looks at cardiovascular disease risk and bedtime
A research study out of the U.K. suggests that if you want to lower your risk of heart disease, go to sleep between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. But correlation isn't causation.
A research study out of the U.K. suggests that if you want to lower your risk of heart disease, go to sleep between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. But correlation isn't causation.
Pfizer seeks OK for COVID booster for all adults as CEO predicts need for annual shot
Pfizer on Tuesday announced it has asked the FDA to amend its EUA for boosters to include all adults. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that people may need to get a COVID shot every year, much like with the flu shot.
Pfizer on Tuesday announced it has asked the FDA to amend its EUA for boosters to include all adults. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that people may need to get a COVID shot every year, much like with the flu shot.
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut agree on federal transit aid sharing
After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million.
After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million.
NFL fines Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard for violating league COVID-19 rules
The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.