Senate kickstarts work on virus relief bill; some older Americans left behind in vaccine signups
Virus update: The Senate voted Thursday to begin debating a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, with Democrats hoping for Senate approval of the package before next week.
Alabama governor says she won't extend mask mandate past April 9
Alabama's statewide mask mandate to curb the coronavirus is being extended to April 9 -- but it won't be extended after that, Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday.
COVID's obesity link; 'Neanderthal thinking'; and the Senate relief bill. Virus news to know today.
Virus death rates 10 times higher in more obese countries; Biden says completely lifting restrictions 'big mistake'; what's next for Senate relief bill. Get the latest.
7-year-old Alabama girl runs lemonade stand to help fund her own brain surgery
While Liza's story has warmed plenty of hearts, some are outraged over the idea that a child facing brain surgery would feel a need to raise funds for her own care.
Covid-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight, report finds
The risk of death from Covid-19 is about 10 times higher in countries where most of the population is overweight, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Obesity Forum.
Fauci calls loosening Covid-19 restrictions inexplicable as variants threaten another surge
While tens of thousands of Americans are infected with the coronavirus each day and more research suggests variants threaten another surge, some state leaders are loosening Covid-19 restrictions against the recommendations of health experts.
Fauci calls loosening Covid-19 restrictions inexplicable as variants threaten another surge
While tens of thousands of Americans are infected with the coronavirus each day and more research suggests variants threaten another surge, some state leaders are loosening Covid-19 restrictions against the recommendations of health experts.
At a vaccination site in Miami, some wonder whether to choose newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine or Pfizer one
Those who showed up to a Miami vaccination site on Wednesday found themselves in the rare position where they got to choose which Covid-19 vaccine they would like to get: the newly FDA-approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or the Pfizer vaccine.
Local pharmacist advocates for greater coronavirus vaccine access
A Baxter Springs, Kansas pharmacists advocates for faster access to coronavirus vaccines for locally owned community pharmacies.
Many US chains to still require masks in Texas, Mississippi stores after mandates end
As Texas and Mississippi end mask mandates, leading U.S. retailers say they will continue to require mask wearing at their stores in those states.
Why salt may or may not affect your blood pressure
About 60% of people with high blood pressure are thought to be salt-sensitive. So are about a quarter of people with normal blood pressure.
States rapidly expanding vaccine access as supplies surge; CDC director urges US to stay vigilant
Buoyed by a surge in vaccine shipments, states and cities are rapidly expanding eligibility for COVID-19 shots as the U.S. races to beat back the virus and reopen businesses and schools.
Vitamin D supplements linked to lower risk of advanced cancer
Could taking a vitamin D supplement make it less likely you will develop a cancer that spreads or is deadly? A study gives some proof this might be the case.
Excessive sweating a medical problem? Here's what to know
Physicians use the word hyperhidrosis to refer to sweating that goes beyond what you need.
Freeman Hospital sees decline in COVID inpatients
Freeman officials say the number of COVID-19 inpatients has declined.
Some US bishops discourage Catholics from getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine if others are available
As officials and health experts race to get Americans vaccinated against Covid-19, some Catholic bishops have weighed in to discourage Church members from getting the latest, single-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson when alternatives are available.
