LifestyleOctober 31, 2022Get creative with these cute Halloween costume ideas for petsDon't forget to dress your pets up in fun and cute Halloween costumes too this holiday weekend. Check out these easy costume ideas for your cats and dogs.
HealthMarch 25, 2022Is it COVID-19, allergies, or post-vaccine symptoms? How to tell the differenceWith spring officially upon us and the novel coronavirus still spreading amid the country’s vaccination effort, it can be difficult to tell the difference between seasonal allergies, a coronavirus infection, and side effects post-vaccination.
LifestyleNovember 17, 2021Thanksgiving-inspired cocktails that your guests will loveWith Thanksgiving just around the corner, check out these Autumn-inspired cocktails that will make your guests feel extra thankful this holiday.
HealthMay 14, 2021COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective among health care workers in real-world conditions: CDC studyA new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday is the latest to show real-world evidence of the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines.
HealthMay 14, 2021E.coli outbreak in Washington state may be linked to fresh produce, officials sayAn outbreak of E.coli that has affected residents across multiple counties in Washington state is possibly linked to fresh produce, said state health officials.
HealthMay 14, 2021Most kids with coronavirus do not develop fever, study findsMore than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, most are well aware that the symptoms of a COVID-19 infection often include fever, cough and shortness of breath. But the same may not be true for one group of people: children. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports this week found that most children who contract the virus do not develop fever.
HealthMay 11, 2021Mediterranean diet could reduce Alzheimer's risk, study suggestsFollowing a Mediterranean-like diet could help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, suggest the findings of a new study.
HealthMay 10, 2021Coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet in certain conditions, CDC warnsThe novel coronavirus is capable of spreading more than six feet through the air in certain instances, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
HealthMay 5, 2021Canada OK’s Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 and overCanada on Wednesday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and over, becoming the first country to OK the vaccine for children under the age of 16.
HealthMay 4, 2021Novavax COVID-19 vaccine study now includes kids, company saysVaccine development company Novavax on Monday announced it has expanded its Phase 3 clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 12 and 17.
HealthMay 3, 2021Cuomo says 'major reopening' of New York to begin May 19New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced that the state is preparing for a “major reopening” on May 19, with most coronavirus-induced capacity restrictions to be lifted at that time.
HealthMay 3, 202110M kids could get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by fall if jab approved for younger population, Gottlieb saysThe former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said over the weekend that some 10 million U.S. children could receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine before fall should the jab receive emergency use authorization for the nation’s younger population.
HealthApril 30, 2021Should I skip my COVID-19 vaccine appointment if I have cold-like symptoms?Should I reschedule my vaccine appointment if I’m having cold-like symptoms?
HealthApril 30, 2021Louisiana identifies first Brazilian coronavirus variant cases in 2 residentsHealth officials in Louisiana this week identified the state’s first cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil.
HealthApril 29, 2021Remote learning during coronavirus caused stress, anxiety in students, survey findsA new survey highlights the adverse effects that remote learning had on many children in the past year that has been the coronavirus pandemic.
HealthApril 29, 2021Study identifies coronavirus mental health impact on New York City nurses during pandemic’s first waveA new study from New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing found that city nurses caring for COVID-19 patients during the first wave of the pandemic experienced anxiety, depression and illness.
HealthApril 28, 2021Swollen lymph nodes following COVID-19 vaccination could mean you already had virus, study suggestsSwollen lymph nodes following COVID-19 vaccination was more common among recipients with a previous coronavirus infection
HealthApril 28, 2021Here's where unvaccinated people can remove their masks, according to CDCI haven’t gotten my COVID-19 vaccine yet. Where is it safe to remove my mask?
HealthApril 27, 2021Biden says no masks outdoors for fully vaccinated people step toward 'normal living'The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated mask guidance for people who are fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
HealthApril 26, 2021Iowa asks for additional COVID-19 vaccine doses to be withheld as demand wanes: reportOfficials in Iowa have reportedly asked for nearly 22,000 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine set to be shipped to the state this week to be withheld due to waning demand for the product, per a local report.
HealthApril 26, 2021Recent declines in US coronavirus cases likely ‘locked in at this point,’ says GottliebThe country’s recent decline in new cases of the novel coronavirus is a “hopeful trend,” said the former head of the Food and Drug Administration over the weekend.
HealthApril 23, 2021India coronavirus crisis 'demonstrates risk of what can happen' if pandemic isn't controlled, Zients saysWhite House officials on Friday warned that the current coronavirus crisis in India is an example of what could happen elsewhere should the pandemic go uncontrolled.
HealthApril 23, 2021Evidence of human-to-cat coronavirus transmission identified by scientists: studyScientists in the United Kingdom have found evidence that humans infected with SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus, can pass the virus to cats. Researchers from the University of Glasgow when screening the country’s feline population identified two such cases of cats contracting the virus from their infected owners.
HealthApril 22, 2021Too much COVID-19 vaccine given to dozens of inmates in Iowa: reportMore than 70 inmates at a correctional facility in Iowa were given too much COVID-19 vaccine, according to a local report.
HealthApril 22, 2021COVID-19 antibodies found in dogs in Washington state, officials sayMore than a dozen dogs in Washington state have tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, indicating they were once exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes a COVID-19 infection.
HealthApril 20, 2021Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipient in Nevada undergoes 3 brain surgeries following jab: reportA Nevada woman who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has reportedly undergone three brain surgeries to repair blood clots related to the shot.
HealthApril 9, 2021Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rising in PennsylvaniaCoronavirus cases and related hospitalizations are rising in Pennsylvania, according to state health data.
HealthApril 9, 2021COVID-19 vaccines effective against California coronavirus variant: studyResearchers in a new study found that COVID-19 vaccines are effective against a coronavirus variant that first emerged in California and has since become the dominant strain in the Golden State.
HealthApril 8, 2021Coronavirus survivors might experience more intense COVID-19 vaccine side effects, experts sayCoronavirus survivors who receive the COVID-19 vaccine may experience more intense side effects following initial vaccination, experts say.
HealthApril 8, 2021Wisconsin nearing 2M COVID-19 vaccine doses administeredNearly 2 million people in Wisconsin have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, state health data shows.