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Soaring COVID-19 Cases Renew US Debate Over Mask Mandates
Officials across the U.S. are again weighing how and whether to impose mask mandates as COVID-19 infections soar.
When Am I Contagious if Infected With Omicron?
Some early data suggests people might become contagious sooner than with earlier variants — possibly within a day after infection.
Study Indicates Cannabis Can be Used to Fight Covid
Can cannabis protect against Covid? Such is the contention of a study published this week by researchers affiliated with Oregon State University.
How Hot and Cold Pack Therapeutic Treatments Look So Fab with HurtSkurt
A reusable gel sleeve available in different sizes and patterns, the HurtSkurt provides hot or cold relief to combat joint and muscle pain — and doubles as a fab accessory.
Universal Health Care Bill Advances in California Assembly
California Democrats on Tuesday took their first step toward abolishing the private health insurance market in the nation's most populous state.
Omicron May Be Headed For a Rapid Drop in US and Britain
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19's alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S.
New Study Explores COVID Vaccination Rates, Hesitancy Among LGBTQ Youth
A new study reveals fresh data around COVID vaccination rates and hesitancy among LGBTQ+ youth, finding that education and socio-economic status are among the chief factors.
Health Officials Let COVID-Infected Hospital Staff Stay on the Job
U.S. Health authorities are increasingly taking the step of allowing nurses and other workers infected with the coronavirus to stay on the job if they have mild symptoms or none at all.
US Surgeons Transplant Pig Heart Into Human Patient
In a medical first, doctors transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life.
With Sexually Transmitted Infections Off the Charts, California Pushes At-Home Tests
California has become the first state to require health insurance plans to cover at-home tests for sexually transmitted infections.
Stay Home or Work Sick? Omicron Poses a Conundrum
As the COVID-19 omicron variant rages on, millions of those whose jobs don't provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck.
'Big Tobacco' Companies Leave Legacy of High LGBTQ Smoking Rates
The LGBTQ+ community has one of the highest smoking rates among disparity populations. Decades of target marketing by 'Big Tobacco' companies is a major contributing factor.
Unfounded Theory Used to Dismiss COVID Measures
In widely shared social media posts this week, efforts to combat the disease have been dismissed with just three words: "Mass formation psychosis."
FDA Shortens Timing of Moderna Booster to 5 Months
U.S. regulators on Friday shortened the time that people who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine have to wait for a booster — to five months rather than six.
9 Ways to Reinvigorate Yourself with CBD in the New Year
Crescent Canna stands out for its high-potency cannabis products, including the strongest CBD oil in the world.
Supreme Court Weighs Vaccine Rules Affecting More than 80M Americans
The Supreme Court is taking up two major Biden administration efforts to bump up the nation's vaccination rate against COVID-19 at a time of spiking coronavirus cases.
How Do I Know if I have a Cold, the Flu or COVID-19?
Experts say testing is the best way to determine what you have since symptoms of the illnesses can overlap.
US Hospitals Seeing Different Kind of COVID Surge This Time
Hospitals across the U.S. are feeling the wrath of the omicron variant and getting thrown into disarray that is different from earlier COVID-19 surges.
What Does 'Fully Vaccinated' Mean? Don't Ask the CDC
U.S. health officials aren't changing qualifications for being "fully vaccinated," but are urging Americans to stay "up to date" by getting booster shots when eligible.
Biden Urges Concern But Not Alarm in US as Omicron Rises
President Biden urged concern but not alarm as the U.S. set records for daily reported COVID-19 cases and his administration struggled to ease concerns about testing shortages.