Johns Hopkins study shows lockdowns only reduced COVID-19 death rate by .2%

Lockdowns during the first COVID-19 wave in the spring of 2020 only reduced COVID-19 mortality by .2% in the U.S. and Europe, according to a Johns Hopkins University meta-analysis of several studies. 

COVID-19 vaccines: will we need more boosters or a new shot?

COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.

Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

More US adults taking melatonin for sleep, despite lack of long-term safety data, study says

More Americans taking melatonin supplements to fall asleep, a new study says. While melatonin is generally regarded as safe, data on long-term use and high-dose use is lacking.

Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative

President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”

Defendant in federal trial of ex-MPD officers contracts COVID, trial in recess until Monday

One of the defendants in the federal trial of three former MPD officers has tested positive for COVID-19.  So, instead of the prosecution’s 12th witness taking the stand, court was called off until Monday.

‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February

This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.

Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

Children 6 months to 5 years old are one step closer to receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the company officially submitted the two-dose regimen to the FDA for emergency approval.

Survey shows job-related stress threatens the Texas teacher supply
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A new survey from the National Education Association shows why teachers are leaving their professions amid the ongoing COVID pandemic.

Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
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If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.

Apple Watch saves unconscious man by calling 911 after he fell off electric bike

Police in Hermosa Beach got an emergency 911 call from an Apple Watch notifying them that the "owner of this watch has taken a hard fall." They found the man unconscious lying in the roadway, bleeding profusely from his head.

Black History Month honors medical pioneers for 2022 theme

Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.

Tenants’ rights resolutions will be heard at Austin City Council this week

Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.

Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week

If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.

10-year-old battling cancer sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies

A 10-year-old Houston boy battling terminal cancer reached a milestone Monday completing his goal of being sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies, but perhaps the bigger story is the timely impact he’s having and the man beside him all along.

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst wrote heartbreaking essay in 2021

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life

Joe Rogan and Spotify: How COVID-19 backlash could impact platform

Neil Young's protest against Spotify over podcaster Joe Rogan is rocking the world's most popular streaming service, and it's putting a spotlight on its business priorities.