High sugar warnings on menus in NYC
Get ready for high sugar warnings at restaurants in New York City.
Get ready for high sugar warnings at restaurants in New York City.
How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Daytime meals may prevent health issues for nightshift workers, NIH study finds
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
Philadelphia officials urge against inter-household Christmas gatherings amid COVID-19 case spike
Philadelphia has seen COVID-19 case counts double in recent weeks, while hospitalizations are up 50%.
Philadelphia has seen COVID-19 case counts double in recent weeks, while hospitalizations are up 50%.
National Cathedral to ring funeral bell 800 times in memory of 800K Americans lost to COVID-19
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19.
Child tax credit 2021: Families to receive final payment on Dec. 15
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
Cornell moves online due to suspected omicron variant outbreak
Cornell University has moved this week's final exams online and sent the campus into high alert after finding suspected cases of the new omicron variant among students. The university said 272 students tested positive for the virus on the 24,000-student campus Monday.
Cornell University has moved this week's final exams online and sent the campus into high alert after finding suspected cases of the new omicron variant among students. The university said 272 students tested positive for the virus on the 24,000-student campus Monday.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
'Alarming jump' in COVID cases, hospitalizations statewide, says NY Gov. Hochul
On the one-year anniversary of the first COVID vaccine administered in the nation, cases and hospitalizations were on the rise in New York State in an “alarming jump,” said NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday.
On the one-year anniversary of the first COVID vaccine administered in the nation, cases and hospitalizations were on the rise in New York State in an “alarming jump,” said NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Recall expanded to include over 2 million pounds of ham, pepperoni products due to listeria concerns
A previous recall of ham and pepperoni products for listeria concerns has been expanded to include 10 more products, totaling more than 2.3 million pounds of meat.
A previous recall of ham and pepperoni products for listeria concerns has been expanded to include 10 more products, totaling more than 2.3 million pounds of meat.
Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
New York's indoor mask mandate now in effect
Mask-wearing is now required in all indoor public places unless the business or venue implements a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. But officials in some counties have already said they won't enforce it.
Mask-wearing is now required in all indoor public places unless the business or venue implements a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. But officials in some counties have already said they won't enforce it.
Vaccine mandate in effect for NYC children 5-11 years old
Children 5-11 years old must now show proof of at least one COVID dose for indoor dining, entertainment, gyms and to participate in high-risk extracurricular activities in New York City.
Children 5-11 years old must now show proof of at least one COVID dose for indoor dining, entertainment, gyms and to participate in high-risk extracurricular activities in New York City.
New Nassau County executive says he won't enforce indoor mask mandate
Incoming Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is among several county executives in New York who will not enforce the indoor mask mandate set forth by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Incoming Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is among several county executives in New York who will not enforce the indoor mask mandate set forth by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Supreme Court won't block New York's vaccine mandate for health workers
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for New York health care workers who are seeking a religious exemption.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for New York health care workers who are seeking a religious exemption.
One year of COVID vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
The first full year of the biggest vaccination drive in American history has saved many lives but has left many behind. The COVID-19 vaccines have proven incredibly safe and wildly effective, and many hoped they would bring an end to the crisis. But a year later, too many Americans remain unvaccinated and too many are dying.
The first full year of the biggest vaccination drive in American history has saved many lives but has left many behind. The COVID-19 vaccines have proven incredibly safe and wildly effective, and many hoped they would bring an end to the crisis. But a year later, too many Americans remain unvaccinated and too many are dying.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.