School District of Philadelphia plans to drop mask mandate on March 9
The School District of Philadelphia plans to make masks optional for students and faculty next week after the city dropped its indoor mask mandate on Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to make masks optional for students and faculty next week after the city dropped its indoor mask mandate on Wednesday.
Google employees to return to offices in April
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
White House shares new pandemic plan as COVID should no longer 'dictate how we live'
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
New 'stealth' omicron variant is more transmissible than original
Studies reveal a new "stealth" omicron variant is 30% more transmissible than the original omicron variant of COVID-19. Doctor Mike joins to discuss.
Studies reveal a new "stealth" omicron variant is 30% more transmissible than the original omicron variant of COVID-19. Doctor Mike joins to discuss.
Delaware's school mask mandate to end Tuesday, March 1
Delaware will lift its masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools one month earlier than originally planned, Gov. Carney announced on Monday. Carney says the announcement is consistent with new guidance from the CDC.
Delaware will lift its masking requirement in public and private K-12 schools one month earlier than originally planned, Gov. Carney announced on Monday. Carney says the announcement is consistent with new guidance from the CDC.
Philadelphia keeping indoor, school mask requirements ‘for the time being’
Philadelphia will be keeping their mask requirements in schools and indoor public spaces ‘for the time being’ as officials say they’ll be sticking to their new tiered response levels.
Philadelphia will be keeping their mask requirements in schools and indoor public spaces ‘for the time being’ as officials say they’ll be sticking to their new tiered response levels.
World Rare Disease Day 2022: Raising awareness about the unknown holiday
The FDA said more than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States.
The FDA said more than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States.
The best foods for a good night's sleep
Can’t sleep? Here are the best foods and drinks to incorporate into your diet.
Can’t sleep? Here are the best foods and drinks to incorporate into your diet.
Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer's disease years before onset, study suggests
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
Heart attack survivors less likely to develop Parkinson’s, study finds
Researchers in Denmark found that heart attack survivors have a 20% less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Researchers in Denmark found that heart attack survivors have a 20% less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
The new system greatly changes the look of the CDC’s risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S. population in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks.
The new system greatly changes the look of the CDC’s risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S. population in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks.
LA County allows businesses to make indoor masking optional for vaccinated customers
Establishments, businesses, and venues now have the option to allow fully vaccinated customers and workers to unmask indoors if they can provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Establishments, businesses, and venues now have the option to allow fully vaccinated customers and workers to unmask indoors if they can provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.