How chocolate fell in love with Valentine’s Day
In Western culture, romantic letters have been part of Valentine’s Day since the Middle Ages. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer, best known for “The…
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5 things to know for February 12: Impeachment, Covid-19, White House, police, China
It’s going to be a bone-chillingly cold Valentine’s Day weekend — the perfect time to snuggle up with your sweetheart (or your…
Continue ReadingRheumatoid arthritis drug reduces risk of death for severely ill hospitalized Covid-19 patients, researchers say
Tocilizumab, an intravenous anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis, has been shown to reduce the risk of death for patients…
Continue ReadingDouble masking can block 92% of infectious particles, CDC says
Double masking can significantly improve protection, new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Researchers found that…
Continue ReadingCDC expected to release new guidelines for reopening schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week is set to release highly anticipated new guidance for getting children physically back to…
Continue ReadingNew coronavirus variants keep popping up. Here’s what we know about them
A variant suspected of helping fuel a surge of coronavirus in Brazil’s Amazon region shows up in Minnesota. Another that’s been worrying…
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With coronavirus variants here, should I still get the vaccine? Dr. Wen weighs in
While vaccinations are ramping up across the United States and many parts of the world, some preliminary studies have suggested the current vaccines…
Continue Reading Couples everywhere: Here’s why you (or they) can’t ever find anything. It’s not your fault
“Where are the stamps?” I asked my wife. “I can’t believe you are asking me. They are right where they always are,” she…
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More state leaders are loosening Covid-19 restrictions. Experts have warned it may be too soon
More state leaders have announced they’re loosening Covid-19 restrictions, even as experts warn the US is still not in the clear —…
Continue ReadingMore Americans say they’re willing to take a Covid-19 vaccine, but supply issues remain
More Americans say they are confident about getting a Covid-19 vaccine, but supplies are limited and new variants are raising concerns across the…
Continue Reading More than 80% of Alabama’s Black population lived in a county where life expectancy didn’t meet vaccine eligibility, CNN analysis shows
At least 83% of Alabama’s Black population lived in counties where life expectancy among Black people did not meet age requirements for vaccine…
Continue ReadingFully vaccinated people can skip Covid quarantines, CDC says
People who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus — right now that means with two doses of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna…
Continue ReadingDiabetes drug can aid weight loss, study finds
A once-a-week injected diabetes drug helped overweight and obese people lose an average of 15% of their body weight over 16 months, researchers…
Continue ReadingWhat you need to know about face masks as protection against coronavirus
Let’s face it: Even as more people get vaccinated against Covid-19, everyone but small children will still need to wear a face mask for the…
Continue Reading The best way to say ‘I love you’ is to stay away
Some say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it also keeps you safer, according to the latest guidelines from the US Centers for Disease…
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Different kind of vaccine deadline: School Exclusion Day coming up Feb. 17
School looks different for kids. While many children still rely on remote learning, state health officials want to make sure they are safe as schools…
Continue ReadingAbout 1 in 10 Americans have gotten at least their first Covid-19 shot. But supply challenges remain
About one in 10 Americans — almost 33 million people — have received at least one dose of the two-part Covid-19 vaccines, data from the…
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A hug, a fishing trip, the symphony: Seniors long for simple pleasures after 2nd dose of Covid vaccine
Rosemary Connelly just wants to have a good time. The 92-year-old feels the day is near now she has her second dose of Covid-19 vaccine. A resident…
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Americans’ perceived risk of Covid-19 is lower than any time since October, poll finds
Americans’ perception of risk from the coronavirus is the lowest it has been since October, a new poll has found. When asked about risk to…
Continue Reading Keep paying attention to your kids’ mental health in this pandemic
For nearly a year, most of our children have been navigating the new, difficult normal: social isolation; deeply stressed parents; the effects of…
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