US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month
The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
Here are the 10 best places to live in the US if you have seasonal allergies
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks most- and least-challenging cities in America for those who have pollen allergies.
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks most- and least-challenging cities in America for those who have pollen allergies.
California officials raided preschool, interviewed 2-year-olds over mask policies
California state regulators conducted an investigation at a Southern California preschool and privately interviewed children as young as 2 without their parents’ consent about their masking practices.
California state regulators conducted an investigation at a Southern California preschool and privately interviewed children as young as 2 without their parents’ consent about their masking practices.
Philadelphia public schools to drop mask mandate on Wednesday
The School District of Philadelphia said it will move ahead with its plan to make masks optional for students and staff on Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia said it will move ahead with its plan to make masks optional for students and staff on Wednesday.
Hawaii to be the last US state to drop its mask mandate by this month
Hawaii will lift the nation's last statewide indoor mask mandate by March 26. Washington state's mask mandate ends this week.
Hawaii will lift the nation's last statewide indoor mask mandate by March 26. Washington state's mask mandate ends this week.
Which states have lifted mask mandates
With the omicron variant of COVID-19 waning and Americans eager to move beyond the virus, government and business leaders have been out ahead of the CDC in ending virus measures.
With the omicron variant of COVID-19 waning and Americans eager to move beyond the virus, government and business leaders have been out ahead of the CDC in ending virus measures.
Duke performs world's first baby heart transplant with twist to fight rejection
Easton Sinnamon of Asheboro, North Carolina, received his unique transplant last summer when he was 6 months old.
Easton Sinnamon of Asheboro, North Carolina, received his unique transplant last summer when he was 6 months old.
2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.
NJ mask mandate: Requirement for schools, daycares ends as Gov. Murphy lifts COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Governor Phil Murphy made the announcement at his final COVID-19 press briefing that marked two years since the first COVID-19 case was reported in the state.
Governor Phil Murphy made the announcement at his final COVID-19 press briefing that marked two years since the first COVID-19 case was reported in the state.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
Philadelphia and N.J. schools move to make masks optional
New Jersey lifts the mask mandate for students Monday as the School District of Philadelphia lifts it Wednesday.
New Jersey lifts the mask mandate for students Monday as the School District of Philadelphia lifts it Wednesday.
Trucker convoys rally along Capital Beltway Sunday
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Working out can reduce your risk of dementia
Dr. Mike has the latest details on a new study that says working out can reduce the risk of dementia.
Dr. Mike has the latest details on a new study that says working out can reduce the risk of dementia.
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Dr. Mike discusses school mask mandates, Pfizer study on effectiveness in children
Dr. Mike breaks down a recent study on the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine in children, as well as the changes coming in school mask policies.
Dr. Mike breaks down a recent study on the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine in children, as well as the changes coming in school mask policies.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
NFL suspends all COVID-19 protocols
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.