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June 28, 2022

Adventurous childhood play may buffer against anxiety and depression: study

A new study confirms what many parents already teach their kids – playing outside may be beneficial for their health, especially after COVID-19 restrictions.

June 28, 2022

WHO says monkeypox risk assessed as ‘moderate'

The monkeypox virus outbreak has been assessed as "moderate" by the World Health Organization. The United Nations health agency said it is monitoring the situation.

June 28, 2022

Democrats loved COVID pandemic and they wanted you to love it, too

Liberals, Democrats, and leftists are rarely in a good mood. And they're certainly not happy when it comes to COVID.

June 27, 2022

New York City, DC run out of monkeypox vaccines

New York City and Washington, D.C., both ran out of appointments for monkeypox vaccines soon after making them available to residents, health officials said.

June 27, 2022

Thousands of Army National Guard soldiers who haven't gotten COVID-19 vaccine could be forced out

Pentagon says after June 30, Army National Guard members won't be paid by the federal government when they are activated on federal status unless they are vaccinated.

June 25, 2022

Monkeypox mutating more than previously thought, researchers say

The monkeypox outbreak has spread to 25 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Portugal scientists warn about the possible "accelerated evolution" of the virus.

June 24, 2022

As Grand Canyon reports 118 cases of GI illness, woman reveals dramatic rescue of sick hikers

As the National Park Service reports 118 confirmed cases of gastrointestinal illness among park visitors, one hiker relates a dramatic rescue recently of hikers.

June 23, 2022

Florida meningococcal outbreak among gay and bisexual men is one of worst in US history: CDC

Federal and state health officials in Florida are looking into an illness cause by bacteria called meningococcal, which has killed 6 so far according to the CDC.

June 23, 2022

SC nurse admits to COVID vaccine card fraud

A former South Carolina nursing director admitted to filling out vaccine cards for people she knew had not received the vaccine. Tammy McDonald did not receive any money for the cards.

June 23, 2022

Doctors urge CDC to revise stringent COVID-19 measures for kids: They 'have been steamrolled'

Dozens of medical experts and parents' groups are urging the CDC in a letter to relax COVID-19 measures, as one signer said kids are getting "steamrolled."