Nursing home deaths increased 32% in 2020 amid pandemic, report finds
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Poor sleep in older adults linked to higher risk of dementia, early death, study suggests
Poor sleep in older adults was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia and early death from any cause, according to new research.
Poor sleep in older adults was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia and early death from any cause, according to new research.
Medicaid enrollment reaches record high during COVID-19 pandemic
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
'Friends' star James Michael Tyler details prostate cancer battle
The actor played Gunther on the beloved comedy series
The actor played Gunther on the beloved comedy series
NBA injury report lists Suns' Chris Paul 'out' for Game 2 of West Finals vs. LA Clippers
The NBA injury report lists Chris Paul as "out" for tomorrow's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
The NBA injury report lists Chris Paul as "out" for tomorrow's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Moderna gets contract to produce 200M COVID-19 vaccines for DOD
U.S. Defense officials awarded Moderna a $3.3 billion contract to produce 200 million COVID-19 by next spring as the country works to increase vaccinations and determine if boosters are needed.
U.S. Defense officials awarded Moderna a $3.3 billion contract to produce 200 million COVID-19 by next spring as the country works to increase vaccinations and determine if boosters are needed.
California to pay off past-due rent for residents, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
Long Island parents continue to protest school mask rule
On Monday, Carle Place school officials and local leaders called once more on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to unmask all children in school.
On Monday, Carle Place school officials and local leaders called once more on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to unmask all children in school.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
All kids should be screened for potential heart-related issues, AAP says
All kids should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, even if they don’t play sports, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says.
All kids should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, even if they don’t play sports, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
Nasal spray could potentially treat COVID-19, NIH says
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
The director for the National Institutes of Health announced on June 15, that significant progress has been made on an experimental nasal spray that may hopefully be used to treat COVID-19.
Nine new pop-up vaccination sites open at NY early voting locations
The sites will be in communities where the vaccination rate is below the state average, and are open for walk-in vaccinations on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The sites will be in communities where the vaccination rate is below the state average, and are open for walk-in vaccinations on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Bills WR Beasley rather retire than follow NFL COVID rules
Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and he insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.
Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and he insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.
Ahead of schedule, NJ hits 4.7 million COVID vaccine goal
New Jersey on Friday hit Gov. Phil Murphy's goal of vaccinating 4.7 million people.
New Jersey on Friday hit Gov. Phil Murphy's goal of vaccinating 4.7 million people.
Americans lost 5.5 million collective years of life to COVID-19, Pew says
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
Biden announces 300 million COVID-19 shots given in 150 days
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
Many Americans resuming pre-pandemic activities, poll shows
Many Americans are resuming their pre-pandemic activities, like going to bars and restaurants, traveling and attending events, an AP-NORC poll shows.
Many Americans are resuming their pre-pandemic activities, like going to bars and restaurants, traveling and attending events, an AP-NORC poll shows.