Bob Saget’s legacy: ‘Full House’ actor advocated for scleroderma cure after sister’s death
Following the death of Bob Saget, many are encouraging people mourning to donate money to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, a foundation Saget advocated for after his sister’s tragic death.
Following the death of Bob Saget, many are encouraging people mourning to donate money to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, a foundation Saget advocated for after his sister’s tragic death.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Don’t file murder charges in stillbirths even if their behavior contributed to death: California AG
AG Rob Bonta said that under his legal interpretation of California’s murder statute, a pregnant woman cannot be prosecuted for the murder of an unborn fetus based on the outcome of her pregnancy. He said lesser included charges such as manslaughter also do not apply in such cases.
AG Rob Bonta said that under his legal interpretation of California’s murder statute, a pregnant woman cannot be prosecuted for the murder of an unborn fetus based on the outcome of her pregnancy. He said lesser included charges such as manslaughter also do not apply in such cases.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
Texas Heart Institute studying how stem cells treat heart failure
Researchers at the Texas Heart Institute are studying how stem cells can be used to treat heart failure.
Researchers at the Texas Heart Institute are studying how stem cells can be used to treat heart failure.
Texas Heart Institute studying how stem cells treat heart failure
Researchers at the Texas Heart Institute are studying how stem cells can be used to treat heart failure.
Researchers at the Texas Heart Institute are studying how stem cells can be used to treat heart failure.
Local leaders ask FBI to review pop-up, COVID test sites for legitimacy
With high demand for COVID-19 tests, local leaders are warning everyone to only use legitimate testing sites.
With high demand for COVID-19 tests, local leaders are warning everyone to only use legitimate testing sites.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Houston Texans Justin Reid is an MVP for families fighting childhood cancer
Justin Reid #20 of the Houston Texans serves as an Ambassador for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance. Since the pandemic keeps him from visiting hospitals, he's meeting up with families online.
Justin Reid #20 of the Houston Texans serves as an Ambassador for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance. Since the pandemic keeps him from visiting hospitals, he's meeting up with families online.
'Flurona' in California: Testing site in LA County confirms first known local case
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.
The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.
Israel detects case of 'flurona' in unvaccinated pregnant woman
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately?
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.