The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to make clear that shots made by Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech are preferred over Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.The new recommendation: "mRNA vaccines are preferred over the…
Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations are rising once again, prompting a new wave of cancellations and disruptions as the country prepares for another pandemic holiday season.With the US averaging 118,717 new Covid-19 cases each day -- 40% higher than a month…
For many of us, the cold winter weather is something to dread. Winter means more layers, trying to stay warm when outside, and often stiffness in the upper body.The cold weather makes us more prone to hunching forward, which can…
US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, surging infections with the Delta variant, and a "slow but steady" comeback of the flu.There is growing…
The great Covid-19 lockdown of March to June 2020 created more than a run on toilet paper, masks and hand sanitizers. A new analysis of alcohol sales in a sampling of American states has found panic buying of hard liquor…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisers will meet on Thursday to revisit the benefits and risks for the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to vote on "updated recommendations for…
NFL players are about four times more likely to die of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, than the general public, researchers found in a study published Wednesday.The researchers from Harvard University and Boston University's CTE…
Even in pre-pandemic times, holiday gatherings with loved ones could be a careful dance of dodging landmines on the way to wonderful memories. This year, we are adding potentially explosive conversations around vaccination status.About 61% of the United States population…
Substance use among teens -- including alcohol, marijuana, vaping and illicit drugs -- dropped significantly in 2021, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse's latest Monitoring the Future survey, published Wednesday.The researchers found the largest single-year decline in illicit…
Hospitals are struggling to hold on to nurses and other professionals, staff are traumatized and the influx of patients feels like it's coming out of a fire hose, doctors say.The Covid-19 pandemic, entering its third year with 800,000 people dead…
When it comes to praising your child for their actions, parents walk a fine line between being helpful or harmful to their child's development."To foster a growth mindset, you should use more process-based praise, such as 'Great job trying! I…
South African researchers added new details Tuesday to what's known about the Omicron variant of coronavirus, confirming that vaccines provide less protection against the new strain but also saying they still see indications that Omicron causes milder symptoms than previous…
The winter months are here, welcoming us with temperatures that can bring on the chills.A hot beverage is often the perfect remedy to warm you up, but a decadent hot chocolate with whipped cream or sugar-laden chai latte can make…
Brain surgeons and rocket scientists are not necessarily smarter than the general public, researchers reported Monday, as they tried to settle the argument of whether the phrase "it's not brain surgery" or "it's not rocket science" is most deserved.Researchers sought…
On December 14, 2020, nurse Sandra Lindsay rolled up her left sleeve at a New York City hospital and became one of the first people in the US to get vaccinated against Covid-19.The vaccine was from Pfizer/BioNTech, and it had…
Pfizer's updated results for its experimental treatment for Covid-19 showed it cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% if given to high-risk adults within a few days of their first symptoms, the company announced in a news release…
All those holiday greetings and happy meetings are part of the fun of December, but it might not be so fun for your dog.The hustle and bustle of the holidays can cause stress and anxiety for pets, especially if you…
"I've been praying for somebody to save me, no one's heroic ... And my life don't even matter, I know it, I know it ... They say every life precious but nobody care about mine ..."When American hip hop artist…
As they swung from the skies, knocked out intergalactic super-villains and strutted away from an explosion with the perfect quip, we all probably thought the same thing: How would the Marvel superheroes fare in their old age?No? Well, a team…
Covid-19 cases among children are on the rise yet again, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics published Monday.New cases reported among children last week were up nearly 24% over the previous week, the report said. For…
