More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Alzheimer’s disease preventative nasal vaccine to be tested at Boston hospital
The first human clinical trial for the intranasal vaccine is intended to prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
The first human clinical trial for the intranasal vaccine is intended to prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Elderly woman takes matters into own hands to get drivers in Santa Rosa to slow down
An elderly woman in a Santa Rosa senior community has taken the lead role in pushing for more safety on the streets of Oakmont.
An elderly woman in a Santa Rosa senior community has taken the lead role in pushing for more safety on the streets of Oakmont.
American Girl Dolls, Risk and sand inducted into toy hall of fame
Sand is perhaps the most universal and oldest toy in the world, the National Toy Hall of Fame says of its newest inductee. American Girl Dolls and the strategy board game Risk were also inducted in recognition of their influence on the toy industry.
Sand is perhaps the most universal and oldest toy in the world, the National Toy Hall of Fame says of its newest inductee. American Girl Dolls and the strategy board game Risk were also inducted in recognition of their influence on the toy industry.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Kids’ COVID-19 vaccine: Pharmacies now taking appointments for ages 5 to 11
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Oklahoma woman, 80, disappears while looking for missing son
Her vehicle was found abandoned on Highway 75 in the Turley area on Tuesday and the Pryor Creek Police issued a Silver alert for her on Wednesday.
Her vehicle was found abandoned on Highway 75 in the Turley area on Tuesday and the Pryor Creek Police issued a Silver alert for her on Wednesday.
FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
Texas urges Supreme Court to leave abortion law in place
Texas is also opposing the Biden administration’s call for the court to take up the abortion law and rule on its constitutionality, even though the 5th Circuit has yet to do so.
Texas is also opposing the Biden administration’s call for the court to take up the abortion law and rule on its constitutionality, even though the 5th Circuit has yet to do so.
Phthalates: Study finds chemicals in consumer goods linked to early death
Daily exposure to synthetic chemicals called phthalates was linked to roughly 100,000 early deaths each year in older Americans in a new study.
Daily exposure to synthetic chemicals called phthalates was linked to roughly 100,000 early deaths each year in older Americans in a new study.
September was worst month for child COVID-19 infections, AAP says
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
Mother goes all out on Halloween decorations for homebound son
A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.
A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.
Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions
The decision Thursday night keeps the law known as Senate Bill 8 in place as the Justice Department tries halting the law.
The decision Thursday night keeps the law known as Senate Bill 8 in place as the Justice Department tries halting the law.
Lawsuit alleges federally funded foster programs discriminate against LGBTQ parents
A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.
A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.
Police arrest mother accused of abandoning toddler at Miami hospital
Authorities in South Florida say they have arrested a mother accused of abandoning her young daughter at a hospital, leaving the little girl with a stranger.
Authorities in South Florida say they have arrested a mother accused of abandoning her young daughter at a hospital, leaving the little girl with a stranger.
Social Security checks to increase by 5.9% in 2022 as inflation jumps
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
New library branch opens in Brooklyn
The new branch will serve the DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, and Farragut neighborhoods, which have never had their own public library.
The new branch will serve the DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, and Farragut neighborhoods, which have never had their own public library.