Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Meijer handing out free N95 masks to customers at store entrances
Three free N95 masks will be available to Meijer customers as they enter the store.
Three free N95 masks will be available to Meijer customers as they enter the store.
Expert talks how we can all boost our immune systems
If Covid wasn't enough to worry about, the cold and flu season is at its peak right now. Here's what we can do to protect ourselves.
If Covid wasn't enough to worry about, the cold and flu season is at its peak right now. Here's what we can do to protect ourselves.
Krispy Kreme thanking those who donate blood with free doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts — a dozen of them, to be exact — as a thank you to those who donate blood amid the national shortage.
Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts — a dozen of them, to be exact — as a thank you to those who donate blood amid the national shortage.
Michigan school district makes masks mandatory after community vote
A Michigan school district implemented a mask mandate after the community voted for the policy.
A Michigan school district implemented a mask mandate after the community voted for the policy.
Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on
A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.
A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.
Young Americans dying sooner from violence, poverty, racial injustices, researchers say
Researchers said the probability of Americans dying under the age of 25 is much higher compared to other modern countries.
Researchers said the probability of Americans dying under the age of 25 is much higher compared to other modern countries.
FDA acts to expand use of treatment for COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate disease
Previously, the use of Veklury, a Gilead Sciences Inc. drug, was limited to those requiring hospitalization.
Previously, the use of Veklury, a Gilead Sciences Inc. drug, was limited to those requiring hospitalization.
Beaumont doctor says the booster vaccine is needed to protect against omicron
"Some data from inside Beaumont now looking at the people who are vaccinated and getting admitted, and they’re almost all unboosted," said Dr. Matthew Sims.
"Some data from inside Beaumont now looking at the people who are vaccinated and getting admitted, and they’re almost all unboosted," said Dr. Matthew Sims.
N95 masks: Where to find them for free
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.
Conjoined twin girls, joined at chest, successfully separated by CHOP surgeons
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
Addy and Lily are finally back home with their family after months of intensive care at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a complex surgery that separated them after they were born conjoined at the chest.
‘No amount’ of alcohol is good for the heart, World Heart Federation says
It turns out, drinking any amount of alcohol (yes, even wine) can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, a new policy brief by the World Heart Federation stated.
It turns out, drinking any amount of alcohol (yes, even wine) can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, a new policy brief by the World Heart Federation stated.
California bill would allow preteens to get vaxed without parents' consent
Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill would lift the parental requirement for that age group for any vaccine that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill would lift the parental requirement for that age group for any vaccine that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
N95 masks, Covid test kits are 'the new hand sanitizer' says pharmacy owner
The high demand is all about Covid home testing kits and n95 masks, which Livonia's i Pharmacy had a few of, on display Thursday.
The high demand is all about Covid home testing kits and n95 masks, which Livonia's i Pharmacy had a few of, on display Thursday.
Difference in COVID death count in senior care facilities poses three-hour debate
After a three-hour debate at the capitol, both sides agreed that a better reporting system is needed.
After a three-hour debate at the capitol, both sides agreed that a better reporting system is needed.
COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
COVID-19 vaccines do not affect the chances of having a child, NIH says
There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.
There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.
Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Michigan nursing homes required to provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents
A new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order requires nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines to residents.
A new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order requires nursing homes to offer COVID-19 vaccines to residents.