Study: COVID causes brain changes
New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.
New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.
29-year-old NYPD cop beats cancer
Stacey Byrnes, a six-year veteran of the NYPD, was diagnosed with an aggressive type of blood cancer last summer. Her friends, family, and coworkers rallied around her.
Stacey Byrnes, a six-year veteran of the NYPD, was diagnosed with an aggressive type of blood cancer last summer. Her friends, family, and coworkers rallied around her.
FDA, CDC: More Americans must get vaccinated; too soon for boosters
FDA and CDC, in a joint statement, said that several parts of the U.S. need to focus on getting more Americans vaccinated in the first place.
FDA and CDC, in a joint statement, said that several parts of the U.S. need to focus on getting more Americans vaccinated in the first place.
Aduhelm: FDA head calls for review of Alzheimer's drug
Dr. Janet Woodcock, the acting head of the FDA, is calling for a review of highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Dr. Janet Woodcock, the acting head of the FDA, is calling for a review of highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Several countries in Asia reinstate COVID-19 restrictions amid rapid infections
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.
California will still require masks inside schools, despite new CDC guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, but despite that California said its mask guidance for schools will remain in place.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, but despite that California said its mask guidance for schools will remain in place.
Fully vaccinated people don’t need COVID-19 booster at this time, FDA, CDC say
The FDA and CDC said in a joint statement that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need a booster shot at this time.
The FDA and CDC said in a joint statement that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need a booster shot at this time.
Fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Naomi Osaka says press conference format 'in great need of a refresh'
Naomi Osaka said the press conference format between journalists and athletes is “in great need of a refresh” in a new essay on mental health.
Naomi Osaka said the press conference format between journalists and athletes is “in great need of a refresh” in a new essay on mental health.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Current COVID-19 vaccine program has saved nearly 300K lives, researchers estimate
A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund estimates that without the current COVID-19 vaccine program, the U.S. would have added nearly 300,000 more people to its death toll.
A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund estimates that without the current COVID-19 vaccine program, the U.S. would have added nearly 300,000 more people to its death toll.
Pfizer booster shot: COVID-19 vaccine maker to seek approval for 3rd dose
The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
Fauci says all 3 COVID-19 vaccines effective against delta variant
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
Cold weather virus in summer baffles doctors, worries parents
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
Purdue Pharma: 15 states agree to OxyContin maker's bankruptcy plan
Fifteen states have reached a $4.5 billion settlement in OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan.
Fifteen states have reached a $4.5 billion settlement in OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan.
Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics after officials declare state of emergency
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
Free samples are back, but now with safety in mind
When the pandemic was declared in March 2020, retailers worried about the potential spread of the coronavirus so they cut off free sampling of everything from food to makeup to toys
When the pandemic was declared in March 2020, retailers worried about the potential spread of the coronavirus so they cut off free sampling of everything from food to makeup to toys
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Pandemic clothing purge boosts secondhand marketplaces
A wardrobe purge is on for some as vaccinations have taken hold, restrictions have lifted, and offices reopen or finalize plans to do so. The main beneficiaries are secondhand clothing marketplaces and brick-and-mortar donation spots. That continues a trend building for the last several years.
A wardrobe purge is on for some as vaccinations have taken hold, restrictions have lifted, and offices reopen or finalize plans to do so. The main beneficiaries are secondhand clothing marketplaces and brick-and-mortar donation spots. That continues a trend building for the last several years.