New York City to lift mask mandates for students 2 to 4 years old
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced an end to mandatory masking for day care and school students aged 2 to 4 years old. The mayor announced Thursday that … Read More
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COVID shots for children: Millions ordered, officials say
White House officials said that millions of COVID vaccine doses have been ordered for small children in anticipation of federal authorization of the shots for kids under 5 next week. … Read More
WHO: Monkeypox becoming ‘established’ in non-endemic countries is ‘real’ risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned that the time to contain outbreaks of the monkeypox virus in non-endemic countries is dwindling. “The risk of monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic countries … Read More
New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns
A COVID-19 vaccine that could soon win federal approval may offer a boost for the U.S. military: an opportunity to get shots into thousands of service members who have refused … Read More
Monkeypox guidance: CDC deletes call for masks on travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) removed a mask recommendation from its monkeypox travel alert. According to Reuters, the agency said it took that part of the notice … Read More
Texas reports first case of monkeypox as nationwide tally grows to 35
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are now 35 confirmed cases of monkeypox and orthopoxvirus nationwide. New York has seen eight cases – the … Read More
Florida’s health department undercounted COVID-19 cases, deaths, due to technical issues: state audit
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths reported in Florida from March 1, 2020, to Oct. 9, 2020, by the Department of Health were underreported because of data collection problems, … Read More
Overeating isn’t fueling obesity, it’s too many carbohydrates in our diet, researchers say
Carbohydrates may be your worst enemy if you are trying to lose weight. The “Today” show recently highlighted a perspective piece that suggests the key to losing weight is more … Read More
Telehealth could get more expensive with public health emergency set to end this year
HOUSTON – Telehealth visits could soon get pricier for a lot of Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic showed how much can be done from the comfort of home — doctor’s visits … Read More
Diabetes drug lead to significant weight loss in people with obesity: study
A diabetes drug taken once a week lead to dramatic weight loss in people who have obesity, according to a recently published study in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study authors said that … Read More
