Unvaccinated 11 Times More Likely To Die Of COVID-19: CDC

New studies released Friday show the unvaccinated were also 10 times more likely than fully vaccinated people to be hospitalized.

18 Months Of The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective In 7 Charts

The United States' pandemic journey can be summed up in five words: scramble, learn, respond, test and hope.

Mu Now A COVID-19 ‘Variant Of Interest’: What You Should Know

The mu variant, which first originated in Colombia, was added to the WHO’s variants of interest list last week.

‘Religious' Exemptions Add Legal Thorns To Looming Vaccine Mandates

Vaccine opponents have stuck to the claim that vaccination interferes with religious beliefs.

When Should I Use GoodRx Instead Of Health Insurance Or Medicare?

Looking to save money on your prescriptions? Here’s how to determine when you should use GoodRx instead of health insurance or Medicare.

75 Percent Of American Adults Have Had At Least 1 Vaccine Dose

The country has reached the milestone as President Joe Biden plans to introduce a "six-pronged approach" to controlling the pandemic.

Most Americans Support Coronavirus Vaccine Requirements: Poll

A Gallup poll conducted in August suggests most Americans favor vaccine requirements while traveling, in restaurants and at work.

4 Vaccinated Front-Line Workers Cope With Pandemic's Toll

Four essential workers got vaccinated and took steps toward normalcy. But the pandemic continues to define their work and life.

Efforts Grow To Stamp Out Use Of Deworming Drug For COVID-19

With COVID-19's fourth wave, more Americans turn to ivermectin, a cheap drug that kills worms and other parasites in humans and animals.

From Uber Rides To Patient Advocates: What It Takes To Increase ER Addiction Treatment

Many patients who don’t receive followup services die shortly after discharge or within a year of their ER visit, according to a new report.

GREENER PASTURES: The Art of Compromise

Compromise is the art of making more than one person happy, including yourself. It's an undervalued and misunderstood art, more of a virtue.

No Vaccine Mandate A Competitive Advantage In Hospital Staffing Wars

Tight health care labor market is stretched thinner by the pandemic. The 40 percent of hospitals requiring vaccinations struggle in hiring.

Booster Shots Hitch: Some May Miss The Sept. 20 Start

​The administration's public pronouncement about booster availability sparked concerns the White House was getting ahead of the science.

How The Purdue Opioid Settlement Exposes The Roots Of The Drug Crisis

Litigation can hold wrongdoers accountable, repair damage by compensating victims and publicly expose dangerous products and practices.

CDC, FDA Push Biden To Scale Back Booster Shot Plan

The federal agencies said they need more time to review the data and determine the efficacy of a COVID-19 booster shot.

Still Unvaccinated? CDC Says Stay Home This Labor Day Weekend

As COVID-19 cases surge due to the highly transmissible delta variant, public health officials are urging the unvaccinated not to travel.

U.S. Hospitals Hit With Nurse Staffing Crisis Amid COVID Surge

The problem, health leaders say, is twofold: Nurses are quitting or retiring, exhausted or demoralized by the crisis.

How Rape Affects Memory, And Why Police Need To Know About That Brain Science

Sexual assault survivors say interactions with law enforcement can be so intense, and so unsympathetic, that they add secondary trauma.

Questioning A Catchphrase: 'Pandemic Of The unvaccinated'

The term doesn't appear to be changing the hearts and minds of unvaccinated people — and it skirts the issue of breakthrough infections.

Schools Leaving Tough Virus Choices To Parents, Staff

As the highly transmissible delta variant surges, some school districts are doing little to beef up protocols to prevent infections.

GREENER PASTURES: Expectations and Happiness

It turns out that expectations are connected to happiness. The lower life expectations, the higher the degree of happiness.

Shorter Timeline For COVID Booster Shots Under Consideration

Federal officials are weighing the possibility of reducing the time between the second and third shots to five months rather than eight.

States Struggle To Immunize Their Poorest Residents

New data shows Medicaid enrollees are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at far lower rates than the general population.

Virus Surge Breaks Hospital Records As Toll On Kids Rises

Texas and Kentucky on Wednesday reported more COVID-19 patients in their hospitals than at any other time since the pandemic began.

Half Of U.S. Workers Favor Employee Shot Mandate: AP-NORC poll

The sentiment is similar for workplace mask mandates, with 50% of Americans working in person favoring them and 29% opposed.

These Governors Push Experimental Antibody Therapy, But Shun Vaccine And Mask Mandates

Ron DeSantis of Florida and Greg Abbott of Texas are among leaders touting the antibody treatments even as they downplay vaccinations.

Pandemic Reveals Growing Suicide Crisis For Communities Of Color

Decades of research revealed that suicide is on the rise in communities of color, a trend that's been exacerbated by the pandemic.

What Does Full Approval Of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mean?

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was initially rolled out under an emergency use authorization through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

School Mask, Vaccine Mandate Supported In U.S.: AP-NORC Poll

About 6 in 10 Americans say students and teachers should be required to wear face masks while in school, according to a poll.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Full Approval From U.S. Regulators

The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration.

GREENER PASTURES: The Common Cold of Irritability

The common cold of the soul just may be irritability. To be like the common cold, it has to be readily “catchable” by others.

What Not To Take To Treat COVID-19: Livestock Dewormer

Mississippi's top doctor this week warned against the dangers of ivermectin, a livestock dewormer people are taking to treat coronavirus.

Biden Jumped The Gun With Vaccine Booster Plan: Scientists

Scientists argue the announcement has fueled deeper confusion about what Americans need to do to protect themselves from COVID.

U.S. Extends Ban On Nonessential Border Crossings To Slow COVID

The travel restrictions that have been in place since the start of the pandemic will remain until at least Sept. 21.

How To Recognize, Prevent And Treat The Symptoms Of Heatstroke

When it comes to heat-related illness, it’s important to act quickly. Here are some tips on preventing and treating the dangerous condition.

Booster Shots Recommended By White House: What You Need To Know

Included: Is an annual COVID-19 vaccine shot recommendation in our future?

UW-Madison Mandates Tests For Unvaccinated Staff, Students

Staff and students who can't provide proof of vaccination will have to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing, the university said.

Nursing Homes Given Choice: Vaccinate Staff Or Lose Federal Funds

To date, only about one-quarter of U.S. nursing homes have at least 75 percent of staff fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

​U.S. Health Officials Outline COVID-19 Booster Shot Plan

An extra dose eight months after people got their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine could be available by Sept. 20.

In Rural America, Getting A COVID Vaccine First Takes Trust

Extension programs long valued in rural areas are expanding their service to include educating the public about the COVID-19 vaccine.