US opens more distance in worldwide race against COVID-19 as it nears 200M vaccines administered

Nearly half of American adults have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine, and about 30% have been fully vaccinated. But the picture is still relentlessly grim in parts of Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Brooklyn Nets' LaMarcus Aldridge retires at 35 due to heart condition

LaMarcus Aldridge retired from the NBA on Thursday after saying he experienced an irregular heartbeat during his final game with the Brooklyn Nets.

Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.

Most kids with MIS-C had mild COVID-19, some also developed neurological symptoms, research shows

New research has found that most kids with a serious inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus had no COVID-19 symptoms or just mild ones. Another small study found that many MIS-C patients also suffered neurological symptoms.

Recovering social skills as COVID pandemic winds down

After living under COVID restrictions for over a year, you're not alone if you're finding interacting with people again a little awkward.

Granddaughters of women exposed to DDT have 2-3 times higher chance of obesity, early periods, study says

A recent study found that granddaughters of women who were exposed to the now-banned chemical pesticide, DDT, have 2-3 times higher chances of experiencing obesity and earlier periods.

Pollen could play role increased COVID-19 infection rates, study suggests

The spring season correlates with increased pollen counts, and according to a new study, the common allergen could be making COVID-19 infection rates worse.

J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots

The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.

2 new studies find UK B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant more transmissible, but not linked to COVID-19 severity

Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.

'Zoom in a Room:' California ranks last in the country for reopening schools

California, the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country in reopening schools — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable.

Moderna CEO says company anticipates ‘a lot of variants’ of coronavirus in next year

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.

NFL says more than 2M COVID-19 vaccines administered at its stadiums

The NFL announced Wednesday that more than 2 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered at its stadiums and facilities since starting the campaign earlier this year.

Masks could be delaying development among babies

Babies could be behind on speech and emotional recognition due to everyone wearing masks during the pandemic.