Under Pressure To Ease Up, Biden Weighs New Virus Response

​Biden, who has long promised to"follow the science" in confronting the pandemic, is hemmed in​ as he awaits guidance from health experts.

Hospitals Begin To Limp Out Of The Latest COVID Surge

Exhausted staff members face uncertainty over whether this is the last big wave or whether another one lies ahead.

CDC Adds COVID Wastewater Analysis To Its Data Tracker

CDC adds National Wastewater Surveillance System data to its COVID-19 tracker, giving a glimpse of rates in hundreds of U.S. communities.

GUIDELINES: Treat Everyone as a Treasure

Treat everyone as a treasure. Every person is in fact a unique work of art, with more in them than they imagine, let alone us.

COVID Death Toll Hits 900,000 In U.S., Sped By Omicron

The bleak milestone came as omicron is loosening its grip on the country, though health officials warn COVID resurgence could happen again.

Listeria In Salads: 2 Died Among 17 People Sickened In 13 States

The number of people who were sickened after eating listeria contaminated packaged salads is likely much higher, the CDC said.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids Under 5: Things To Know

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked the FDA to approve a two-dose coronavirus vaccine regimen for children 5 and younger.

U.S. Gives Full Approval To Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

Moderna's COVID-19 shot has been available to Americans for more than a year; the FDA action formalizes approval of the coronavirus shot.

What To Do When You Get A Sprain Or A Strain

If you suffer from an injury, play it safe by incorporating the RICE method and consulting with your doctor if you experience pain.

5 Ways To Make Your Cardiovascular Health A Priority

February is American Heart Month, and good habits such as exercising and eating right can make caring for your heart easier.

5 Ways To Form Healthier Medication Habits In 2022

Small changes such as requesting refills early and properly disposing of medicine can help you form better prescription habits.

GUIDELINES: Take Quietness with You

If you have not yet discovered the quiet within you, I assure you it is there waiting to be discerned.

Omicron Drives U.S. Deaths Higher Than Fall's Delta Wave

The seven-day rolling average for daily new COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. has been climbing since mid-November, reaching 2,267 on Thursday.

Will COVID Ever Be 'Over'? Most Americans Don't Think So: Poll

When it comes to coronavirus, many Americans agree that they're going to "be stuck with it forever" — or, at the least, for a long time.

Gas Stoves Worse For Climate Than Previously Thought: Study

Even when they're not running, U.S. gas stoves are putting 2.6 million tons of methane into the air each year.

Vaccine Mandate To Kick In For First Wave Of Health Workers

While the requirement is welcomed by some, others fear it will worsen serious staff shortages if employees quit rather than comply.

Here's What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Treatment Pills

For those eligible to receive the antiviral pills used to treat COVID-19, GoodRx can help you check availability at a pharmacy near you.

School Principal Credits Quick Recovery to Paxlovid COVID Pill

Within eight hours of taking Paxlovid, an antiviral medication that treats COVID-19, single father Tim Farley noticed his symptoms went away

‘Stealth Omicron’ Subvariant Makes It To U.S.: What To Know

The World Health Organization is watching BA.2, a new variant within the omicron variant, but hasn’t declared it a “variant of concern.”

Pfizer Begins Testing Omicron-Matched COVID Shots In Adults

Researchers will examine the tweaked vaccine’s safety and how it revs up the immune system in comparison to the original shots.

COVID-19 Omicron Surge Peaks In About Half Of U.S. States: Report

The omicron surge is waning nationwide, giving health experts a glimmer of hope the COVID-19 pandemic is entering a more manageable phase.

Hope Seen Once Omicron Wave Increases Global Immunity

U.S. cases have crested and are dropping rapidly, a pattern seen in Britain and South Africa, signaling a more manageable phase of COVID-19.

GUIDELINES: Don't Listen to the Naysayer

There is a naysayer in most all of us. When the uninvited inner voice of negativity makes its presence known, how are we to handle it?

These Are The 10 Most Expensive Drugs In The United States

An analysis conducted by the GoodRx Research Team reveals the most expensive drug in America has a one-time cost of $2.1 million.

Omicron Surge Undermines Care For Other Health Problems

Omicron surge swamps hospitals with record numbers of COVID-19 patients and causes frightening moments for people sick with other ailments.

Kidney Failure, Emergency Rooms And Medical Debt

The unseen costs of food poisoning.

Prior Infection, Vaccines Provide Best Protection From COVID-19

The study, done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was done before omicron and before COVID-19 booster doses were available.

White House To Distribute Free N95 Masks: Where To Get Them

Americans will be able to pick up free N95 masks at the same places they got vaccinated against COVID-19.

Get Free COVID-19 Tests Now In Soft Launch Of Government Website

American households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests Wednesday as part of an effort to ease national shortage.

GUIDELINES: Do Not Be Ungrateful

Many are focused on what is wrong rather than what is right with their lives, on what they want but don’t have, or have but don't want.

Expect More Worrisome Variants After Omicron, Scientists Say

Experts don’t know what the next variants will look like, but there's no guarantee they'll cause milder illness.

How Early Cervical Screening Can Save Lives

Vaccines and screenings are key to preventing serious cervical illnesses, including several types of cancer.

Red Cross Declares Blood Shortage ‘Crisis.’ Here’s How To Donate.

Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors across the country to delay life-saving blood transfusions for those who need them.

Bearded Dragons Culprit In Salmonella Outbreak In 25 States: CDC

Bearded dragons, which carry salmonella germs in their droppings, have been tied to an outbreak in over 40 states that has hospitalized 15.

White House Pledges 10M COVID Tests A Month To Keep Kids In Class

The Biden administration promises schools 10 million more free COVID-19 tests per month to keep kids in the classrooms amid omicron's surge.

Omicron May Be Headed For A Rapid Drop In U.S. And Britain

The omicron variant has been so wildly contagious that it may be running out of people to infect — but something worse could take its place.

Pfizer, Moderna Omicron Vaccines In The Works: Are They Needed?

As the omicron variant fuels record COVID-19 hospitalizations, Pfizer’s vaccine could be ready by March — and the WHO suggests that’s smart.

Is ‘Deltacron’ A New COVID-19 Hybrid? 5 Things You Need To Know

Researchers in Cyprus say they’ve found a strain of coronavirus that combines the characteristics of delta and omicron. Should you worry?

GUIDELINES: Practice Gratitude

Much good would come if you began and ended each day focusing on that for which you are grateful. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.

Where Are The COVID-19 Tests That Biden Promised? AP Explains

It could be several more weeks before these kits are available to be shipped. Here's what you should know now.