3 out of 4 US kids have had COVID-19, CDC researchers estimate
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke for most adults over 60
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
Paxlovid: Biden administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
Allergy sufferers, you might be cleaning your house all wrong
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Child’s death linked to mystery liver disease outbreak in kids, WHO says
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
Magic mushrooms: Scientist says fungi could revolutionize climate change fight
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Spring events could bring rise in Covid cases, say health officials
Health officials are warning of spring events like proms, graduations and Memorial Day events that could lead to a rise in Covid cases.
Health officials are warning of spring events like proms, graduations and Memorial Day events that could lead to a rise in Covid cases.
COVID-19 cases in Michigan expected to rise in May in latest forecast for infections
As school dances and graduation come onto the horizon, gathering events are expected to push COVID-19 cases up in Michigan. However, the health department does have good news about what it sees in the near-future for the pandemic.
As school dances and graduation come onto the horizon, gathering events are expected to push COVID-19 cases up in Michigan. However, the health department does have good news about what it sees in the near-future for the pandemic.
Outbreak of drug-resistant germ at Detroit hospital prompts pause in new patient admissions
Seven patients at Select Specialty Hospital in northwest Detroit have been confirmed to have Candida auris, which is known to be resistant to common fungal medicines.
Seven patients at Select Specialty Hospital in northwest Detroit have been confirmed to have Candida auris, which is known to be resistant to common fungal medicines.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 booster for latest variant this fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Feelings of cautionary relief among Detroit Metro Airport travelers following lifting of CDC mask order
“I’ve been going up and down this coast, south Florida to New York for about 35 years… my company announced at this moment if you choose to you may remove your mask,” a staff member aboard a JetBlue Airway flight Monday.
“I’ve been going up and down this coast, south Florida to New York for about 35 years… my company announced at this moment if you choose to you may remove your mask,” a staff member aboard a JetBlue Airway flight Monday.
Most air travelers relieved at mask mandate on planes being struck down
"I think it's great," said Cindie. "I think it's gone on way too long - it's beyond excessive."
"I think it's great," said Cindie. "I think it's gone on way too long - it's beyond excessive."
White House: Federal transportation mask mandate 'not in effect at this time'
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
Michigan COVID-19 cases tick back up as experts wary of state's pandemic progress
It's during periods of low cases and hospitalizations that experts say precautions should be taken seriously ahead of an uncertain next surge.
It's during periods of low cases and hospitalizations that experts say precautions should be taken seriously ahead of an uncertain next surge.
Michigan reports first flu-related child death of the season
Increases in flu-like illnesses and hospitalizations are happening in Michigan, which is not typical for this time of year.
Increases in flu-like illnesses and hospitalizations are happening in Michigan, which is not typical for this time of year.
100 people with rare cancers who attended same NJ high school demand answers
By April 11, Al Lupiano had heard from more than 100 former Colonia High School attendees who had been diagnosed with rare cancers.
By April 11, Al Lupiano had heard from more than 100 former Colonia High School attendees who had been diagnosed with rare cancers.
Vocal cord dysfunction can be misdiagnosed as asthma - here's what to know
When Megan Eckhoff decided to attend grad school in Florida to become a physician assistant she faced some challenges - but it had nothing to do with academics.
When Megan Eckhoff decided to attend grad school in Florida to become a physician assistant she faced some challenges - but it had nothing to do with academics.
States scale back food stamp benefits as inflation pushes prices higher
Food banks are facing an increase in people needing their assistance as states are scaling back emergency food stamp benefits while inflation soars.
Food banks are facing an increase in people needing their assistance as states are scaling back emergency food stamp benefits while inflation soars.