Abbott signs law to punish Texas businesses that require proof of Covid-19 vaccination
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas businesses that require customers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 will be denied state contracts and could lose their…
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In controversial decision, FDA approves first new Alzheimer’s disease drug in nearly 20 years
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the use of the experimental drug aducanumab for early phases of Alzheimer’s disease…
Continue Reading The CDC’s Covid-19 vaccination card, annotated
Nearly 170 million people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States — which means the same amount have been handed a version…
Continue Reading A lag in Covid-19 vaccinations among adolescents could delay US return to normalcy, experts warn
While the US sees Covid-19 vaccination rates growing among some populations, experts warn that lags among groups including adolescents could hurt a…
Continue Reading Why you should actually break for lunch
If you’ve been trying to eat healthfully, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of eating breakfast. But you might be wondering…
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It’s time for lunch, so don’t skip it
If you’ve been trying to eat healthfully, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of eating breakfast. But you might be wondering…
Continue Reading The pandemic changed the way we ate and shopped — not always for the better
Covid-19 affected our lives in so many ways, including how we ate and shopped. The changes were not always for the better, according to a series of…
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FDA approves 1st new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 years
WASHINGTON, DC — Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding…
Continue Reading Listeria Fast Facts
Here’s a look at listeriosis, a serious infection generally caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. 2001…
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No new virus deaths; 57% fully vaccinated in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the fourth time in the last five days, the El Paso Department of Public Health did not report any new coronavirus…
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El Paso records its 1st Covid-19 death in 4 days
EL PASO, Texas — After three days with no deaths reported from Covid-19 in El Paso County, health officials on Sunday added a new death to the…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases fall, but unvaccinated children are a ‘vulnerable host’ for coronavirus, doctor says
Americans are getting a breath of fresh air as they enjoy the warmer weather and celebrate reopenings from the pandemic. But as more adults get…
Continue Reading In rural Georgia, a door-to-door push to get neighbors vaccinated against Covid-19
If it were the fall, this group of volunteers — folders in hand, walking shoes on their feet — would be knocking on doors to get out the…
Continue Reading Sleep hygiene: 8 ways to train your brain for better sleep
The days are longer, full of sunshine and bright with the promise of enjoying a more relaxing spring and summer with your loved ones. But if you want…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases fall to new lows in the US. But unvaccinated children are a ‘vulnerable host’ for the virus, expert says
Americans are finally getting a breath of fresh air, as this summer is beginning to look like a time for not only soaking in the sun but also…
Continue Reading FDA approves diabetes drug to help people keep the pounds off
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable diabetes drug for long-term weight control. “This under-the-skin injection is…
Continue Reading The slowing Covid-19 vaccination rate is worrying experts. Here’s what some states are doing to change the trend
As the US may miss a vaccination goal set by President Joe Biden for July 4, officials are warning against complacency and states are ramping up…
Continue Reading No new El Paso Covid-19 deaths for 3rd straight day
EL PASO, Texas — For the third day in a row on Saturday, El Paso public health leaders said there were no new deaths to report stemming from…
Continue Reading 40 years ago, the first cases of AIDS were reported in the US
On June 5, 1981, a curious report appeared in the Center for Disease Control’s weekly public health digest: Five young, gay men across Los…
Continue Reading Caught in a ‘pickle,’ millions of Americans might not have had an adequate response to the Covid-19 vaccine
It was a beautiful March afternoon, and as June Tatelman walked her dog in her Boston neighborhood, she was flying high. Tatelman had recently…
Continue Reading Your skin on stress: Pimples, wrinkles, dullness and more
Your skin on stress is not a pretty sight. Stress hormones such as cortisol can trigger breakouts, dull skin, accelerate aging and exasperate skin…
Continue Reading A rise in adolescent hospitalization rates is a reminder that children can suffer from the virus too, expert says
A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among adolescents reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated and practicing prevention measures…
Continue Reading Mexico to vaccinate border cities in hopes of lifting U.S. crossing restrictions
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — Mexico announced Friday a plan to vaccinate border cities against Covid-19 in the hopes of ending crossing restrictions…
Continue Reading Tired? Improve sleep by exercising, using these expert-backed tips
It was hard to get enough sleep before the coronavirus pandemic. Sleep problems actually “constitute a global epidemic that threatens health…
Continue Reading Caught in a ‘pickle,’ tens of millions of Americans might not have had an adequate response to the Covid-19 vaccine
It was a beautiful March afternoon, and as June Tatelman walked her dog in her Boston neighborhood, she was flying high. Tatelman had recently…
Continue Reading Rise in child hospitalization rates highlights importance of Covid-19 vaccination, CDC says
A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among adolescents reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated as well as practicing prevention…
Continue Reading How exercising can affect sleep
It was hard to get enough sleep before the coronavirus pandemic. Sleep problems actually “constitute a global epidemic that threatens health…
Continue Reading Californians can soon go maskless at work — if every worker in a room is fully vaccinated, safety board says
California workers will no longer be required to wear face masks in the workplace, as long as all employees in a single room are fully vaccinated…
Continue Reading States that fall well below vaccinating 70% of adults are ‘sitting ducks’ for an outbreak, expert warns
The US is pushing to have 70% of adults get at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by July 4, but an expert said that number is important to reach…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases are falling, but experts say kids should still get a vaccine when they can. Here’s why
As a pediatric infectious disease specialist, Dr. Amy Edwards has fielded a lot of questions from worried parents during the pandemic. As case…
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