With more than 161 million people now fully vaccinated in the U.S., experts say we are bound to see reports of breakthrough infections, meaning people […]
COVID-19 vaccines protect you better than infection, doctors say
With the delta variant surging in the United States, doctors are urging everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated — including the more than 30 […]
When can you ditch your mask outdoors? Experts weigh in on the risks
Three million Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 every day and half the country has received at least one shot. Cases of the deadly virus […]
Despite increase in depression during pandemic, suicides may have decreased: Studies
When the pandemic hit more than a year ago, rates of depression soared, with 28% of respondents in one survey reporting depressive symptoms compared with […]
Illinois bar linked to 46 COVID-19 cases, school closure: CDC
An indoor opening event at a bar in rural Illinois in February led to 46 COVID-19 infections, one school closure and a hospitalization of a […]
COVID-19 virus origin likely animal to human transmission: WHO report
The World Health Organization and China released a long-awaited joint report into the origins of COVID-19 on Tuesday, pointing to transmission from bats to another […]
COVID miracles: 3 healthy patients who nearly died from COVID-19 speak out
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a story of profound tragedy — for the families and loved ones of people who died and for the millions […]
Here's what pregnant women should know about the J&J COVID-19 vaccine
Since the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was granted emergency use authorization by the FDA, more than 450,000 people have been given the single-dose shot, […]
Teen receives historic double lung transplant due to vaping-related illness
A Michigan teen was facing “imminent death” when he received a historic double lung transplant as a result of a vaping-related illness, doctors said. Interested […]
Dr. Alexa will see you now: Health care comes to your smart speaker
This is a Kaiser Health News story. Now that it’s upending the way you play music, cook, shop, hear the news and check the weather, […]
Study suggests link between Trump’s election and preterm births among Latina women
A new medical study suggests that the 2016 U.S. presidential election appears to have been associated with an increase in premature births among U.S. Latina […]
Allergan issues global recall of breast implants linked to rare cancer
The pharmaceutical company Allergan has recalled several models of its textured breast implants that were directly linked to a rare form of cancer, the FDA […]
U.S. death rates from suicides, alcohol and drug overdoses reach all-time high
Premature deaths from suicide, alcohol and drug overdose have reached an all-time high, and U.S. states are losing ground on key measures related to life […]
After survival and escape, missing teen now faces long road to recovery, experts say
To the joy of her family and supporters throughout the country, Jayme Closs, the 13-year-old girl who has been missing since Oct. 15, was found […]