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Live Theater in London, NYC Grapple with New Virus Outbreaks
Many stages on both Broadway and the West End have been forced to go dark once more as the live theater community grapples with backstage COVID outbreaks.
How Effective Are Vaccines Against Omicron? 6 Questions Answered
An epidemiologist answers six questions about omicron and explains the difference between efficacy and effectiveness.
US Faces a Double Coronavirus Surge as Omicron Advances
The new omicron coronavirus mutant may bring another wave of chaos, threatening to further stretch hospital workers already struggling with a surge of delta cases.
Can Your Pet Get COVID-19?
Yes, pets and other animals can get the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but health officials say the risk of them spreading it to people is low.
EU Official: Omicron to Be Dominant Variant by Mid-January
The head of the European Union's executive branch said that omicron is expected to be the dominant variant in the 27-nation bloc by mid-January.
How a Kennedy Built an Anti-Vaccine Juggernaut Amid COVID-19
While many nonprofits and businesses have struggled during the pandemic, Kennedy's anti-vaccine group has thrived.
With Overdose Deaths Surging, Advocates Push for Over-the-Counter Naloxone
As overdose deaths nationwide reach all-time highs, the Biden administration has made increasing access to naloxone a key part of its overdose prevention strategy.
Data Indicate Omicron is Milder, Better at Evading Vaccines
The omicron variant is offering more hints about what it may have in store as it spreads around the globe: A highly transmissible virus that may cause less severe disease.
Canada Bans Conversion Therapy
Canada has banned what's known as 'conversion therapy' on a national level, joining a handful of other countries that have done so.
Addressing Racism Toward Black Women in Health Care Key to Ending US HIV Epidemic
Forty years into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Black women continue to bear the highest burden of HIV among women.
Out-of-Sync Brainwaves May Be Another Reason for Zoom Fatigue
New experiments suggest that the natural rhythm of conversation is disrupted by videoconferencing apps like Zoom.
How Prelude Fertility Helps Potential LGBTQ Military Parents Turn Dreams Into Reality
Prelude Fertility's network helps guide LGBTQ+ military families on the path to parenthood.
New CDC Recommendations: Boost PrEP Prescriptions, Education Efforts
The CDC's updated guidelines encourage PrEP education and more prescriptions, as well as "updated testing recommendations," to combat HIV transmission.
Ascend Wants to Elevate Your Cannabis Experience
Ascend offers premium cannabis products in 18 locations throughout Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Jersey.
Our Favorite CBD and Hemp Brands to Elevate Your Holiday Gift-Giving
Get creative by introducing your friends and loved ones to one of the top-trending gift ideas of the season: CBD.
Vaccine Makers Racing to Update COVID Shots, Just in Case
Vaccine makers are racing to update their COVID-19 shots against the newest coronavirus threat even before it's clear a change is needed.
Pfizer Says COVID Booster Offers Protection Against Omicron
Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may protect against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
6 Ways to Find Gratitude in Sobriety During the Holidays
Find gratitude and stay sober during the holidays with these simple strategies.
NYC to Impose Vaccine Mandate on Private Sector Employers
From big Wall Street banks to corner grocery stores, all private employers in New York City will have to require their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 Trending CBD Brands to Gift This Holiday Season
CBD is the hot holiday gift this season. EDGE curates some of our favorite CBD brands for all your giving (and receiving!) pleasure.