Baby formula flights to relieve shortage to arrive this weekend
The White House said Friday that the U.S. Air Force planes will depart a base in Germany carrying 132 pallets of Nestlé formula.
The White House said Friday that the U.S. Air Force planes will depart a base in Germany carrying 132 pallets of Nestlé formula.
US sees risk of 'dire' COVID supply, rationing without more funding
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
Florida tops 60,000 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations jump 24%
Florida saw a jump in COVID-19 cases last week, while reported deaths of Florida residents during the pandemic climbed to more than 74,300. The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 jumped 24 percent during the past week
Florida saw a jump in COVID-19 cases last week, while reported deaths of Florida residents during the pandemic climbed to more than 74,300. The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 jumped 24 percent during the past week
Title 42: Federal judge rules COVID-19 asylum restrictions must continue on southern US border
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border.
Not enough Americans taking advantage of government assistance to pay COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say COVID-19 is over amid rising cases
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
What is monkeypox? Scientists stunned by cases in US, Europe
“This is not the kind of spread we’ve seen in West Africa, so there may be something new happening in the West."
“This is not the kind of spread we’ve seen in West Africa, so there may be something new happening in the West."
Marnie Schulenburg, 'As the World Turns' star, dies at 37
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
Marnie Schulenburg, known for her roles on "As the World Turns" and the reboot of "One Life to Live," died after stage 4 metastatic breast cancer complications.
CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendation to include kids 5 to 11
U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.
U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.
Baby formula vs. breast milk: Doctors explain what parents should do amid formula shortage
“My baby isn't even here yet, and I’m experiencing anxiety over this shortage even though I plan to nurse if possible,” one mother, who is expecting her first child in October, told FOX.
“My baby isn't even here yet, and I’m experiencing anxiety over this shortage even though I plan to nurse if possible,” one mother, who is expecting her first child in October, told FOX.
Most 'long COVID' patients were not initially hospitalized with the infection, study finds
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.
Nearly 270 salmonella cases linked to chocolate eggs, EU officials say
Salmonella cases have been reported in 14 European countries, Canada and the United States. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said over 80% of the cases were among children 10 years old or younger.
Salmonella cases have been reported in 14 European countries, Canada and the United States. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control said over 80% of the cases were among children 10 years old or younger.
Charged for crying? Navigating unexpected medical charges
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
COVID treatment will soon cost you
At the start of the pandemic, policymakers enacted changes to increase access to COVID treatments and help health care systems better deal with the crisis. But as the virus moves out of the pandemic phase, those programs are being eliminated.
At the start of the pandemic, policymakers enacted changes to increase access to COVID treatments and help health care systems better deal with the crisis. But as the virus moves out of the pandemic phase, those programs are being eliminated.
Baby formula shortage: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to bolster production
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
Inflation hits rural towns: 'Groceries, utilities, gas, we’re seeing it everywhere'
Business owners in Midland, Texas, say inflation is the toughest on them
Business owners in Midland, Texas, say inflation is the toughest on them
Experts decry conspiracy theories surrounding recent bird flu outbreak
Experts who study misinformation say claims that the avian flu is a bioweapon or an elaborate hoax reflect a deepening distrust of the media and scientific experts.
Experts who study misinformation say claims that the avian flu is a bioweapon or an elaborate hoax reflect a deepening distrust of the media and scientific experts.