COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not associated with increased shots, study finds Despite the promise of free tuition, food, beer and even $1 million cash prizes, vaccine lottery incentives were not associated with an increase in COVID-19 shots, a new study claims.
What parents with unvaccinated kids need to know about the Delta variant The CDC has said that fully vaccinated Americans are well protected, even against variants. But children under the age of 12 aren't yet eligible for vaccination.
Kids' mask use 'should not be forced,' study authors argue Kids shouldn’t be forced to wear face masks, additional researchers argue, after a study found evidence of unacceptable carbon dioxide levels reached after 3 minutes of wear.
First migraine drug to both block, tackle headaches ‘shifts paradigm’ of treatment Most of Lilly Rockwell’s earliest memories from childhood are plagued with severe headaches to the point of vomiting. Her migraine disease worsened into adulthood as she worried over the impact on her career as a real estate agent, and quality time with family and friends.
Does new Alzheimer's drug work? Answers may miss 2030 target When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.
Pfizer to request COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval for kids ages 5-11 by fall Younger children could become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this fall, according to a top executive at Pfizer who noted plans to request emergency approval for use of its vaccine in kids aged 5 to 11 by September or October.
US heat wave turns deadly: How to stay safe Officials in the Northwest have said about a dozen deaths may be tied to an intense heat wave blanketing the region, with several fatalities involving heat stroke and hyperthermia.
Early pandemic spurred ‘sharp declines’ in breast and cervical cancer screenings: CDC Screenings for breast and cervical cancer among low income women plummeted early in the pandemic, with test volume picking up into the summer, according to a study linking the declines to pandemic-related closures and patients' fear of COVID-19 infection.
Kids grappling with suicidal crises, mental fatigue as world reopens After relentless months of social distancing, online schooling and other restrictions, many kids are feeling the pandemic’s toll or facing new challenges navigating reentry.
Excessive screen time linked to obesity in US preteens, study finds A study published Monday suggests a link between screen time and weight gain in American preteens.
