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How Will COVID End? Experts Look to Past Epidemics for Clues
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down. But how will it end? Past epidemics may provide clues
Choose Your Own Adventure at Massachusetts's Tree House Craft Cannabis
Being "inclusive" is not usually the biggest goal for cannabis dispensaries. But for Tree House Craft Cannabis, it's key to the whole operation. Tree House is one of the rare LGBTQ-owned dispensaries anywhere in the United States.
How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed after Two Years?
Two years after the pandemic began, questions remain about the coronavirus. But experts know a lot more about how to keep it under control.
Texas Loses Appeal Over Investigation of Trans Teen's Family
A Texas court on Wednesday tossed out the state's appeal of an order preventing child welfare officials from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender-confirming care the youth received.
US Man who Got 1st Pig Heart Transplant Dies after 2 Months
The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.
Limits on Insulin Costs Revived in Push for Senate Action
Legislation to limit insulin costs for people with diabetes is getting revived in the Senate. Democrats say they want to move quickly, but they'll need Republican support — and they're not there yet.
As Virus Cases Go from 1 to 24,000, New Zealand Changes Tack
Just a month ago, case numbers were around 200 per day. Now, the outbreak is affecting everyone from frontline workers to lawmakers.
Hospital Stops Therapies after Gender-Confirming Care Order
The nation's largest pediatric hospital has announced it has stopped gender-affirming therapies after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state's child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
First Condom Approved for Anal Sex by FDA
At long last, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is giving the go ahead for a condom to be used for anal sex.
Judge Blocks Texas Investigation of Trans Teen's Parents
A Texas judge on Wednesday blocked the state from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender-confirmation treatments, but stopped short of preventing the state from looking into other reports about children receiving similar care.
Texas Appeals Halt of Investigation of Trans Teen's Parents
Texas is appealing a judge's ruling that prevents the state from investigating a transgender teenager's parents over gender confirming care she received.
How to Care for Your Loved Ones when They are Disabled
Hiring someone who can provide caregiving services may be the most important step for those who desire to live their senior years quietly and protectively.
States Launch Probe into TikTok's Effect on Kids' Health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users' mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Why are COVID Vaccination Rates Still Low in Some Countries?
Limited supplies remain a problem, but experts say other challenges now include unpredictable deliveries, weak health care systems and vaccine hesitancy.
Lawsuit: Texas Investigating Parents of Transgender Youth
The parents of a transgender teenager in Texas said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the state is investigating them after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to look into reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
Nearly Half Of Biden's 500M Free Covid Tests Still Unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests the Biden administration recently made available to the public still have not been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
CDC to Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines Friday
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines Friday, so that most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings.
British Queen Still has COVID Symptoms, Postpones Audiences
Queen Elizabeth II postponed two virtual audiences as she continued to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.
CDC: Many Healthy Americans Can Take a Break from Masks
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Alabama Bill Seeks to Ban Hormone Treatments for Trans Youth
The Alabama Senate approved legislation that would prohibit transgender minors from being given puberty-blockers, hormones or surgeries to affirm their gender identity — treatments that the legislative sponsor equated to child abuse.