CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Facing death, NJ woman's body weakens while her spirit stays strong
Amanda DeAngelis was once an active, professional woman. Then a rare combination of debilitating diseases took away her bright future. She can't process food or drink anymore. Most days she is so weak she can't speak. But Amanda and her husband Chris are sharing an important message.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
Young boy dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Mead
A juvenile has died from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Mead earlier this month. Health officials are saying the death was rare.
Nevada boy dies from brain-eating amoeba that might have infected him in Lake Mead
Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, is found in warm lakes and rivers.
Turkey prices up 73% compared to last year due to factors like the bird flu
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
More gardens, green space might boost life spans in poorer neighborhoods, study finds
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
Children whose parents lack warmth more likely to grow up obese, study finds
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
Good sleep is an integral part of heart health, research says
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Are you a mosquito magnet? It could be your smell
If mosquitoes love you, it may be because of how you smell. A study published Tuesday finds that people who are "mosquito magnets" have high levels of certain chemicals on the skin that are tied to odor.
Survey: More than 60% believe migraines, allergies, other ailments will be cured in 100 years
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
U.S. officials concerned about new COVID subvariants
COVID-19 infections from the omicron subvariants designated BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are growing fast in Europe and appear to be rising in the U.S., too.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Millions could still be eligible for a stimulus check - and time is running out to claim it
Americans could possibly be owed a five-figure payment from the federal government.