There are lots of great reasons to decide to go "dry" in January and give up alcohol. Perhaps you imbibed a bit too much over the holidays, or want to start a diet or exercise routine and can't afford the…
As the number of Covid-19 hospitalizations surpasses those during the Delta variant surge over the summer and fall, more states are enacting emergency protocols to deal with growing staff shortages at hospitals.The greater transmissibility of the Omicron variant -- which…
The United States is facing an unprecedented surge of Covid-19 infections, driven in large part by the very highly contagious Omicron variant. New research is coming out every day about Omicron, and people have many questions about what this surge…
Israel's first known case of a person infected with Covid-19 and the flu has been detected, the country's Ministry of Health confirmed to CNN on Tuesday, raising questions over how the two viruses might impact someone who contracts them at…
A leading expert who helped create the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine said Tuesday that giving everyone in the world booster shots multiple times a year is not feasible."We can't vaccinate the planet every four to six months. It's not sustainable or…
While a seventh grade boy taught an eighth grade boy how to start a knitting row, a seventh grade girl put the finishing touches on her knit bunny and a diverse group of middle schoolers streamed into a classroom in…
It's a winning streak that just won't quit. For the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet was first across the finish line in the annual race for best diet, according to ratings announced Tuesday by U.S. News &…
More children are getting hospitalized with Covid-19 than ever before as the Omicron variant's dominance intensifies.An average of 672 children were admitted to hospitals every day with Covid-19 during the week ending Sunday, the highest such number of the pandemic,…
At Texas Children's Hospital, 4-month-old Graysen Perry has Covid-19 and is struggling to breathe.His mom, Gayvielle Goff, is struggling to talk."It's just really scary," Goff said, trying to suppress tears.At the same Houston hospital, 17-year-old Halie Mulanax is fighting Covid-19…
The US Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization for booster doses of Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 Monday.The agency also shaved four weeks off the waiting period for the booster after the administration of…
New Year's resolutions aren't just for adults anymore.A new year can bring new excitement and opportunities to grow for kids, too. They can learn to focus on healthy habits and new goals just like adults.New Year's resolutions can be a…
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine boosters to children ages 12 to 15.The agency also shortened the time needed before receiving a booster shot from at least six months…
I'm really tired.No, seriously. I don't think I've slept through the night in four years.What could be causing my sleep issues, you ask?I'm the mom of two young boys, ages 2 and 4, and they haven't ever slept through the…
In the holiday season, when the average American can easily pack on a few pounds, experts say there is another reason to pay attention to your weight: Covid-19.People who are overweight or obese are at a much higher risk of…
More than 103,000 people are currently hospitalized with Covid-19, the first time the total has reached six figures in nearly four months, according to the latest data from the US Department of Health and Human Services.Covid-19 hospitalizations reached a record…
The new year is starting with a massive influx of Covid-19 that's different from any other during this pandemic, doctors say."We're seeing a surge in patients again, unprecedented in this pandemic," said Dr. James Phillips, chief of disaster medicine at…
It's that time of year again. Champagne bottles have been popped, balls have dropped, and now your friends, family and colleagues are starting to ask, "What's your New Year's resolution?"Some people love the tradition of setting a goal each January…
The US is ringing in the new year amid a Covid-19 surge experts warn is exploding at unprecedented speed and could alter daily life for many Americans during the first month of 2022."Omicron is truly everywhere," Dr. Megan Ranney, a…
Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it's unlikely the United States -- let alone the world -- will be able to completely eliminate the coronavirus that causes them.But there will come a day when it's no…
We all may be full of holiday cheer, but we're also full of holiday meals. When the indulgences of the season start to catch up with us, it's time to ditch the usual dinner for something a little more whimsical:…
