Trick-or-treating amid COVID-19 pandemic: CDC director weighs in Looking to partake in Halloween festivities this year? Celebrate outdoors, limit crowds and trick-or-treat in small groups, says Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Idaho woman loses baby after coronavirus battle: report A pregnant Idaho woman’s baby did not survive after she went into labor earlier this month while in a medically induced coma because of the coronavirus, according to a report.
Second Tennessee judge blocks Gov. Bill Lee's mask opt-out A federal judge affirmed a lower court ruling saying that Knox County public schools must implement a mask mandate, a blow to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's order allowing parents to opt out of school mask requirements.
Common painkiller acetaminophen could alter fetal development, researchers warn A group of researchers is calling for greater caution in the use of paracetamol, commonly known as acetaminophen or APAP, during pregnancy.
Asthma organization warns of new social media trend using hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19 The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has issued a warning about a concerning new social media trend in which people are breathing in hydrogen peroxide through nebulizers to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids? Experts say there's no strong evidence that the delta variant makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the coronavirus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among kids because it's more contagious.
Gavin Newsom signs abortion protection bills, declares California 'reproductive freedom state' California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed into law two bills intended to protect the privacy of abortion providers and patients.
How to treat dry eyes Dry eyes are a common and oftentimes chronic condition that impacts nearly 16 million Americans.
3 car seat installation mistakes you need to avoid With motor vehicle crashes being one of the leading causes of injury and death for American children, knowing how to buckle up is of the utmost importance.
Most women aren't getting regular tests for cancer, other dangerous diseases, survey shows A new multiyear, global survey of women's health shows that most women aren't getting regular tests or screenings for cancer and other dangerous diseases that kill millions of people every year.
