It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
Over 2 in 5 US households now growing food following pandemic boom
Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, carrots, summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce and peas were among the top homegrown vegetables in the U.S.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, carrots, summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce and peas were among the top homegrown vegetables in the U.S.
New low-nicotine cigarettes hit Chicago stores exclusively, claim to reduce urge to smoke
A new kind of cigarette designed to help smokers smoke less, is debuting exclusively in Chicago this week.
A new kind of cigarette designed to help smokers smoke less, is debuting exclusively in Chicago this week.
1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.
If you have COVID-related brain fog, these tips from a doctor may help
Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.
Brain fog is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Long COVID. An infectious disease specialist who heads up at Atlanta Long COVID clinic shares some tips that might help ease memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.
Kisses from your dog may contain deadly bacteria, study says
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
A recent study suggests that kisses from dogs may contain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacterial infection that may be deadly to humans.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
COVID-19 booster: Pfizer to seek extra shot for healthy kids 5 to 11
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.
Amazon introduces 'fuel and inflation surcharge' for 3rd party sellers as company deals with rising costs
Online retail giant Amazon announced the company will introduce a surcharge to help offset rising costs.
Online retail giant Amazon announced the company will introduce a surcharge to help offset rising costs.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Spike in liver disease in children under investigation
A puzzling spike in liver disease in kids in the U.K. doesn't appear to be linked to the usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis. So scientists are looking into other viruses, including COVID-19, and environmental factors.
A puzzling spike in liver disease in kids in the U.K. doesn't appear to be linked to the usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis. So scientists are looking into other viruses, including COVID-19, and environmental factors.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
What is Myotonic Dystrophy, the rare disease that reportedly contributed to Gilbert Gottfried's death?
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
3 Harris County Judge staffers named in felony indictments over controversial contract
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Chief of Staff Alex Triantaphyllis, Wallis Nader and Aaron Dunn are facing felony criminal indictments in connection to the $11 million COVID-19 communication contract awarded last year to Elevate Strategies.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Chief of Staff Alex Triantaphyllis, Wallis Nader and Aaron Dunn are facing felony criminal indictments in connection to the $11 million COVID-19 communication contract awarded last year to Elevate Strategies.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
CVS to update COVID-19 online portal for people with disabilities, DOJ says
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Baby formula shortage 2022 continues: Nearly 30% of popular brands sold out, firm estimates
Shortages of popular baby formula brands seem to be continuing in the U.S., partly due to a recall earlier this year, experts say.
Shortages of popular baby formula brands seem to be continuing in the U.S., partly due to a recall earlier this year, experts say.
Maryland to expand abortion access after lawmakers override governor's veto
Maryland lawmakers have overridden GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in the state.
Maryland lawmakers have overridden GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in the state.