Negative words impact children’s negative opinions of others, study finds
It turns out children really are listening to what you say. Children who overheard someone saying negative words about a particular group of people…
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Will summer camp be safe in 2021? Here’s what you need to know
The thought of summer camp in the not-too-distant future will likely bring smiles to many parents’ faces. After all, splashing in a pool,…
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Trial review board raises concerns about AstraZeneca vaccine data
In an unusual statement released early Tuesday, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the independent board that reviews…
Continue ReadingFully vaccinated people can visit unvaccinated family and friends, but one household at a time, CDC official says
Fully vaccinated people should feel free to visit their unvaccinated family and friends without restrictions, but visits should be limited to one…
Continue Reading How to prepare kids for social media use
When Alexi McCammond, the newly appointed editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, stepped down after the resurfacing of several racist and homophobic tweets…
Continue ReadingOregon OKs first certified nursing assistant apprenticeship program
Nursing facilities and other places of care for vulnerable community members have struggled with high staffing turnover of nursing assistants and…
Continue ReadingWomen more likely to have skipped health care during the pandemic than men, report reveals
More women than men skipped health care services during the pandemic, and a disproportionate share of those with prior health or economic issues have…
Continue ReadingAll the Covid-19 vaccines prevent death and severe disease, and that’s what matters, experts say
A fifth company — AstraZeneca — released data Monday about how well its coronavirus vaccine works and said it plans to ask the US Food…
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Schools won’t ever look the way they used to, either
More and more American schoolchildren are returning to the classroom. In New York, 55,000 of the city’s public school high schoolers returned…
Continue ReadingIs melatonin safe for kids? Here’s what the experts say
Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleeping aid, touted as a natural way for adults to fall asleep and used by millions around the world. So why…
Continue ReadingAir travel reaches a pandemic-era record despite concerns over a coronavirus variant
More than a million passengers have traveled through US airports daily for at least 11 days in a row, according to data from the Transportation…
Continue ReadingAstraZeneca vaccine is 79% effective against symptomatic Covid-19, company says
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine showed 79% efficacy against symptomatic disease and 100% efficacy against severe disease and hospitalization in…
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FDA, CDC advisers say to expect a lot of questions about AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca is expected to apply in the next few weeks for emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine in the US, and if and when it does,…
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Biden seeks tenuous balance on school reopening and variant threats
When officials from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that they were relaxing the physical distancing guidelines for…
Continue ReadingAnother coronavirus surge is unlikely but the pandemic isn’t going away, former FDA chief says
Mass vaccinations and natural protection from those already infected are likely to prevent a fourth wave of Covid-19 in the United States, Dr. Scott…
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Europe’s vaccine rollout needs AstraZeneca — but public confidence is dented
The European Union aims to vaccinate 70% of its adult population by September. But anxiety over a possible link between the Oxford-AstraZeneca…
Continue Reading Experts say it’s a tight race between coronavirus variants and vaccines in the US as air travel hits records and spring break crowds grow
The pandemic’s end is in sight — but right now, the US is in a critical spot. A highly contagious — and potentially more deadly…
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Teachers’ unions are cautious about the new CDC guidelines on social distancing in schools
Some teachers are grappling with how to protect students and themselves against the coronavirus in light of new guidelines for returning to in-person…
Continue Reading Spring cleaning: Science and allergy relief meet at the end of a broom
In generations past, the arrival of spring meant not just warming days, chirping birds and frolicking baby animals, but also an energy-intensive…
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