Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
10 dietary tips to reduce heart disease and stroke risk, according to new research
The American Heart Association (AHA) has outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
Dr. Cheryl Bettigole named Philadelphia Health Commissioner
Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, who has served as Philadelphia's Acting Health Commissioner since May, was officially appointed to the position on Thursday.
Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, who has served as Philadelphia's Acting Health Commissioner since May, was officially appointed to the position on Thursday.
US adults under 60 should get hepatitis B vaccine, federal advisory panel says
A federal advisory committee has recommended that all U.S. adults younger than 60 be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
A federal advisory committee has recommended that all U.S. adults younger than 60 be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Colorado: Some hospitals anticipate ICU bed shortage amid COVID-19 surge
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
'Very happy to ditch the mask': Skippack opens first COVID vaccine clinic for kids 5 to 11
A major new phase of the COVID vaccine rollout has begun as kids as young as five were able to get their shots Wednesday. A lot of local families did not waste time.
A major new phase of the COVID vaccine rollout has begun as kids as young as five were able to get their shots Wednesday. A lot of local families did not waste time.
Skippack opens first COVID vaccine clinic for kids 5 to 11
A COVID vaccine clinic opened for kids in Skippack, Pa., ages five to 11.
A COVID vaccine clinic opened for kids in Skippack, Pa., ages five to 11.
Skippack opens first COVID vaccine clinic for kids 5 to 11
Skippack opened it's first COVID vaccine clinic for children and many families turned out
Skippack opened it's first COVID vaccine clinic for children and many families turned out
NIH launches ‘When to Test’ for COVID-19 calculator
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Philadelphia begins vaccinating kids ages 5-11
Kids ages 5 to 11 in Philadelphia can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after kid-sized doses cleared two final hurdles Tuesday.
Kids ages 5 to 11 in Philadelphia can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after kid-sized doses cleared two final hurdles Tuesday.
CDC asks travelers to avoid Russia, other countries due to high COVID-19 risk
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.