Orange pumpkins might be more popular this month, but there's no better time than now to take advantage of tasting a truly fresh apple. October is peak apple season for many regions of the United States, so why not head…
Scientists still don't know a lot about a rare and serious Covid-19 complication that impacts children, but what they do know is that when there is a surge of Covid-19 cases in their area, MIS-C cases will typically follow.The US…
For nearly six hours on Monday, the world experienced a forced break from Facebook's social networking tools.We lived to tell the tale. But how did we feel in the process?Although relatively short, the Facebook outage showed "how reliant we are…
With federal health officials set to consider Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 years and older, most Americans are slated to qualify for a shot soon. But a widening gap between vaccination rates could slow the country's progress in its…
Mark Warschauer, a professor of education at the University of California, Irvine, was "tremendously excited" about the authorization of Covid-19 vaccines, and happy when he became eligible to get his first doses.And he was at the front of the line…
People with learning difficulties died from Covid-19 at a rate nine times higher than the general population during the first wave of the pandemic in the UK, worsening existing inequalities, according to a new study.In fact people with nine different…
More than 100,000 hospital beds were filled with Covid-19 patients across the United States, with patients occupying more than 30% of the beds in intensive care units nationwide. An average of 159,000 coronavirus infections was recorded each day and physical…
Pfizer said Thursday it's asked the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize use of a low-dose version of its Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11.It would be the first Covid-19 vaccine for younger children. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is…
The search for a rapid at-home Covid-19 test now might remind you of what it was like to hunt for toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic. They've been hard to find for months. The tests are in such…
Students began flocking back to the six campuses of the University of Maine this fall hoping for a more normal college experience, one without shutdowns or Zoom classes.As those tens of thousands of students returned to residence halls and full…
Pfizer and BioNTech said Thursday they are seeking US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization from for their Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.If authorized, this would be the first Covid-19 vaccine for younger children. The Pfizer/BioNTech…
As soon as the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 in the United States, pediatricians' offices, local pharmacies and even some schools will be ready to help get those first…
My unvaccinated 7-year-old son began hacking and sneezing in late September as the hospitals in our home state of Montana started buckling under the latest Covid-19 surge. I took him to get tested when his symptoms wouldn't go away.The cotton…
For everyone who hates setting their alarm an hour earlier to hit the gym, scientists may have some good news.Afternoon workouts lead to better outcomes for some people, according to a study published this year. The study, which looked at…
The US is making headway in its battle against Covid-19 -- with infection and hospitalization rates on the decline after a surge fueled by the highly transmissible Delta variant.But, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said…
Two real-world studies published Wednesday confirm that the immune protection offered by two doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine drops off after two months or so, although protection against severe disease, hospitalization and death remains strong.The studies, from Israel and from…
In what it called a "historic" move, the World Health Organization said Wednesday it has recommended widespread use of the world's first and only malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions where there are moderate to high…
I've never felt as anxious or cried as much as I have during the pandemic, and I know I am not the only one.Anxiety is at the forefront of my social feeds, emails and video meetings. Hearing people say "My…
With vaccination rates only inching forward slowly, the federal government is trying a new marketing tactic: fear.In a set of emotional advertisements releasing Wednesday morning, three unvaccinated Covid-19 survivors and an intensive care unit nurse speak about the toll the…
The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to require patrons at indoor spaces such as restaurants, gyms and movie theaters to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination -- starting November 4.The ordinance will also apply to personal care establishments such…
