Tips on how to talk to children about the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Children may want to talk about the images even if they don't fully comprehend what they're seeing.
Children may want to talk about the images even if they don't fully comprehend what they're seeing.
White House hits pandemic 'reset' button with new COVID-19 plan
With cases dropping and more than 200 million Americans fully vaccinated, the White House is attempting to hit the reset button with a new plan to move the country into a new phase of the pandemic. But, Congress will still need to fund the plan.
With cases dropping and more than 200 million Americans fully vaccinated, the White House is attempting to hit the reset button with a new plan to move the country into a new phase of the pandemic. But, Congress will still need to fund the plan.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
White House shares new pandemic plan as COVID should no longer 'dictate how we live'
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
Georgia Senate passes bill allowing parents to opt out of school mask mandates
The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would stop schools from requiring students to wear masks.
The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would stop schools from requiring students to wear masks.
Miles apart, coworkers team up to help a colleague get a lifesaving transplant
The pandemic left many of us at home, working remotely. Gone were the water cooler conversations, and catching up on each other's lives. But, when a Cancer Treatment Centers of America employee learned her colleague was in trouble, she got to work.
The pandemic left many of us at home, working remotely. Gone were the water cooler conversations, and catching up on each other's lives. But, when a Cancer Treatment Centers of America employee learned her colleague was in trouble, she got to work.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
City of Atlanta and Decatur schools end mask mandates
Starting Tuesday, students and staff in both Atlanta and Decatur schools will be able to head into their classrooms without wearing a mandatory mask.
Starting Tuesday, students and staff in both Atlanta and Decatur schools will be able to head into their classrooms without wearing a mandatory mask.
Schools, local governments update mask policies following new CDC recommendations
Many agencies have announced changes to the COVID-19 policies and procedures after that announcement.
Many agencies have announced changes to the COVID-19 policies and procedures after that announcement.
Reported overdoses at Carver Early College High School
Several students at an Atlanta high school were taken to the hospital on Monday.
Several students at an Atlanta high school were taken to the hospital on Monday.
Three Georgia sisters with sickle cell hopeful about experimental gene editing treatment
About 100,000 Black Americans are living with the hereditary blood disorder.
About 100,000 Black Americans are living with the hereditary blood disorder.
World Rare Disease Day 2022: Raising awareness about the unknown holiday
The FDA said more than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States.
The FDA said more than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States.
The best foods for a good night's sleep
Can’t sleep? Here are the best foods and drinks to incorporate into your diet.
Can’t sleep? Here are the best foods and drinks to incorporate into your diet.
Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer's disease years before onset, study suggests
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
Heart attack survivors less likely to develop Parkinson’s, study finds
Researchers in Denmark found that heart attack survivors have a 20% less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Researchers in Denmark found that heart attack survivors have a 20% less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Atlanta mayor lifts mask mandate, many COVID-19 restrictions eased
Mayor Andre Dickens announced rolls back for some COVID-19 restrictions and lifted the mask mandate for the City of Atlanta.
Mayor Andre Dickens announced rolls back for some COVID-19 restrictions and lifted the mask mandate for the City of Atlanta.