Health & Nutrition

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Pfizer asks FDA to authorize third Covid vaccine shot for children 5 to 11 years old

Pfizer asks FDA to authorize third Covid vaccine shot for...

The application comes after Pfizer released data earlier this month from a small...

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WHO says weekly Covid deaths have dropped to lowest level since March 2020

WHO says weekly Covid deaths have dropped to lowest level...

While Covid deaths are dropping, testing has also fallen, a trend that worries World...

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At least 58% of U.S. population has natural antibodies from previous Covid infection, CDC says

At least 58% of U.S. population has natural antibodies...

Roughly 58% of people in the U.S. now have antibodies from previous Covid infection,...

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Scientists shed new light on how early stage breast cancer spreads to other organs

Scientists shed new light on how early stage breast cancer...

A team of scientists led by Mt. Sinai in New York City shed new light on how pre-malignant...

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At least a dozen U.S. universities reinstate mask mandates as Covid cases rise

At least a dozen U.S. universities reinstate mask mandates...

Universities are responding to rising Covid cases by reinstating mask mandates,...

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China's capital city warns of more Covid cases and begins mass testing in the central business district

China's capital city warns of more Covid cases and begins...

China's capital city of Beijing announced Sunday it would begin three days of mass...

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Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease

Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease

Oxidized cholesterol can be a hundred times more toxic than regular cholesterol,...

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Covid was the third leading cause of death in the U.S. last year, with only heart disease and cancer killing more

Covid was the third leading cause of death in the U.S....

Covid killed more than 415,000 people in 2021 and contributed to the deaths of another...

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CDC panel skeptical of fourth Covid shots for broader population, says U.S. needs clear vaccine strategy

CDC panel skeptical of fourth Covid shots for broader population,...

Several committee members said boosting people every four to six months in an effort...

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CDC asks Justice Department to appeal ruling that lifted travel mask mandate

CDC asks Justice Department to appeal ruling that lifted...

The CDC's mask mandate was enacted in February 2021 and recently extended through...

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New York Gov. Hochul warns of 'rising tide' of Covid cases as omicron subvariants drive spike in infections

New York Gov. Hochul warns of 'rising tide' of Covid cases...

New York will also keep in place its mask requirements for public transit and other...

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Faces show relief, confusion and disappointment as masks come off on planes

Faces show relief, confusion and disappointment as masks...

Flight attendants have faced the brunt of public opposition to the mask mandate...

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Whole Food Plant-Based Brownies? Yes!

Whole Food Plant-Based Brownies? Yes!

A couple months ago, I emailed a recipe for Oatmeal Cookie Dough Bites, and they...

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Philadelphia keeps indoor mask mandate in place despite Florida judge ruling against CDC

Philadelphia keeps indoor mask mandate in place despite...

The number of people hospitalized with Covid in Philadelphia almost doubled last...

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Here's how to choose a health insurance plan that fits your budget and life

Here's how to choose a health insurance plan that fits...

Choosing health insurance is complicated, and monthly premiums can add up. Understanding...

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Moderna says redesigned Covid vaccine produced stronger immunity against omicron than current shots

Moderna says redesigned Covid vaccine produced stronger...

A 50-microgram dose of Moderna's new vaccine doubled the antibodies against the...