Sen. Raphael Warnock tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) says he tested positive for COVID-19 following a routine test Thursday.
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) says he tested positive for COVID-19 following a routine test Thursday.
COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
Appeals court OKs Biden's federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.
New study counters idea Black women are at lower risk of body dissatisfaction, eating disorders
Published in the Journal of Black Psychology, the study looked at data on 191 Black female college students.
Published in the Journal of Black Psychology, the study looked at data on 191 Black female college students.
Shanghai using robot dogs, drones to issue COVID lockdown commands
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Baseball helps Georgia boy push through cancer curveball
At 8, Nolan Madsen was too young to fully understand how bone cancer would change his life. But, he knew one thing: he loved baseball, and if he could keep play, he could get through anything.
At 8, Nolan Madsen was too young to fully understand how bone cancer would change his life. But, he knew one thing: he loved baseball, and if he could keep play, he could get through anything.
After multiple miscarriages, author creates inspiring postcards to help others
Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.
Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.
Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
Study finds traffic, air pollution may trigger 2 million cases of childhood asthma each year
In a recent study, researchers found 2 million cases of childhood asthma around the world may be triggered by nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant emitted by motor vehicles, power plants and industrial sites.
In a recent study, researchers found 2 million cases of childhood asthma around the world may be triggered by nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant emitted by motor vehicles, power plants and industrial sites.
Fighting brain fog and fatigue, grad student turns to long COVID Clinic
Battling "long COVID" for two years, 34-year-old Elana Cooper is fighting to stay in graduate school and push beyond the fatigue and memory problems that have complicated her life. In March, she found a long COVID clinic in Atlanta she hopes can help her.
Battling "long COVID" for two years, 34-year-old Elana Cooper is fighting to stay in graduate school and push beyond the fatigue and memory problems that have complicated her life. In March, she found a long COVID clinic in Atlanta she hopes can help her.
Eat these 5 power foods now to help prevent cancer
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
Here are the 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of America in 2022
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.
Kemp signs sweeping mental health bill into law
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.
The bill requires publicly funded insurance programs to spend more on patient care and authorizes loan forgiveness for people studying to become mental health professionals.
Ph.D. student has rare disease. Her own research discovered a potential breakthrough.
Cortney Gensemer suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Now, she may have discovered a gene responsible for it.
Cortney Gensemer suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Now, she may have discovered a gene responsible for it.
Scientists sequence first-ever complete human genome
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
CODA: How Oscars’ best picture echoes everyday life in the Deaf community
“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.
“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.