September 29, 2021 Federal judge suspends ban on mask mandates in South Carolina schools New mask guidance for South Carolina schools was released Wednesday by the state's superintendent of education and department of education.
September 29, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women remains low despite severe risk COVID-19 vaccination rates among pregnant women remain low this month despite the risk of severe illness from the disease.
September 29, 2021 Last year's heroes, this year's scapegoats: Frontline workers livelihoods at stake over vaccine mandates Essential workers were heralded last year as heroes as they continued in-person work while the coronavirus spread across the nation. Now, those same workers are facing terminations, resignations and retirements due to vaccine mandates implemented by the government and private organizations.
September 29, 2021 Virus fears linger for vaccinated older adults Vaccinated older adults are far more worried about the virus than the unvaccinated and far likelier to take precautions, according to a new poll.
September 29, 2021 Artificial sweetener in soda, other drinks may increase food cravings, appetite in women and obese people Diet soda and drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, researchers say.
September 29, 2021 Washington state students speak out after high school moves them to 'portable classroom' for not wearing masks Students from a public high school in Washington state joined "Fox & Friends First" Wednesday to share their stories of being kicked out of classes for not following their school’s coronavirus mask mandate.
September 29, 2021 Colorado nurse 'heartbroken' over losing job after refusing COVID vaccination A Colorado nurse says she was fired for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
September 29, 2021 Janice Dean: Victims of COVID in nursing homes deserve justice. This is our next step We still have not been given any answers or reasons as to why the Cuomo administration decided to admit infected patients into long-term-care facilities for 46 days.
September 29, 2021 Prescriptions for antiparasitic drug ivermectin surged amid pandemic, analysis shows The number of monthly prescriptions for the antiparasitic drug ivermectin surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a claims analysis which suggested a sharp increase in off-label use.
September 29, 2021 Deadly brain-eating amoeba: what to know A rare brain-eating amoeba infected and killed a child in Texas earlier this month.