Lethal counterfeit pills being sold online as prescription drugs, DEA warns
More than 9.5 million counterfeit pills have been seized in 2021
More than 9.5 million counterfeit pills have been seized in 2021
NYC mayor wins court case requiring vaccines
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is relishing another court victory for requiring COVID-19 vaccines.
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is relishing another court victory for requiring COVID-19 vaccines.
Alabama trying to use coronavirus relief funds for new prisons
Facing a Justice Department lawsuit over Alabama's notoriously violent prisons, state lawmakers on Monday began a special session on a $1.3 billion construction plan that would use federal pandemic relief funds to pay part of the cost of building massive new lockups.
Facing a Justice Department lawsuit over Alabama's notoriously violent prisons, state lawmakers on Monday began a special session on a $1.3 billion construction plan that would use federal pandemic relief funds to pay part of the cost of building massive new lockups.
Appeals court rules in favor of COVID vaccine mandate for schools, health care
A three-judge panel ruled against a temporary injunction that blocked the COVID vaccine mandate from taking effect at New York City schools and in New York state healthcare settings.
A three-judge panel ruled against a temporary injunction that blocked the COVID vaccine mandate from taking effect at New York City schools and in New York state healthcare settings.
US males lost 2.2 years of life on average to COVID-19, study says
American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.
American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.
CDC: Child infected by deadly brain-eating amoeba at Arlington splash pad
A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.
A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.
Sexual assault could lead to brain disorders, study suggests
Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.
Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.
Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report
Swedish study examined dairy fat intake by more than 4,000 adults
Swedish study examined dairy fat intake by more than 4,000 adults
‘Please do the right thing’: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot on camera Monday
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate Reagan, to be freed from oversight
A federal judge says the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago can be released unconditionally from the restrictions he's been living under next year if he remains mentally stable.
A federal judge says the man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago can be released unconditionally from the restrictions he's been living under next year if he remains mentally stable.
Vaccine deadline arrives for NY hospital, nursing home workers
Thousands of workers in New York state hospitals and nursing homes were still thought to be holding out.
Thousands of workers in New York state hospitals and nursing homes were still thought to be holding out.
WHO to revive probe into COVID-19 origins, officials warn time is running out
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.
Salmonella: CDC investigating outbreak linked to unknown food source
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
CDC director acknowledges ‘confusion’ over COVID-19 boosters
The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Pfizer-BioNTech to submit children COVID-19 vaccine data in ‘days’ for approval
Pfizer-BioNTech hopes younger children could soon get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer-BioNTech hopes younger children could soon get the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York could use National Guard to fill ranks of unvaccinated health care workers
New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.
New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.
Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report
A diet rich in dairy fat may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
A diet rich in dairy fat may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
NY preps for staff shortage with health care vaccine mandate
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is prepared to call in medically trained National Guard members and retirees to address potential staffing shortages caused by an approaching vaccine mandate for health care workers.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is prepared to call in medically trained National Guard members and retirees to address potential staffing shortages caused by an approaching vaccine mandate for health care workers.
African leaders call out UN member states over inequities of global COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution came into sharp focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders.
The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution came into sharp focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders.