Two scientists who worked on the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine earned the prestigious 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Katalin Karikó and Dr. …
Read moreNobel Prize in medicine awarded to developers of mRNA in COVID vaccines
A woman who lost both of her legs from COVID-19 complications returned home earlier this month. Claire Bridges said she wants to inspire others to “never give …
Read moreWoman who lost both legs to COVID-19 encourages others to ‘never give up’
Researchers in Oregon say that compounds found in cannabis could possibly prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering healthy human cells. The study was published …
Read moreStudy finds cannabis compounds might prevent COVID-19 infection
A group in the United Kingdom says it has discovered more evidence that dogs are able to detect COVID-19 in humans. According to Medical Detection Dogs, …
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Read moreOver-the-counter COVID-19 tests can give you results at home within minutes
Ask me about my vaccination status and I’ll ask you which one. Since I like to travel, I’ve gotten a lot of vaccinations as an …
Read moreHow to ask someone if they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19
Some people have experienced mild side effects after getting vaccinated for COVID-19, while others have not. All three of the vaccines approved for use in the …
Read moreCOVID vaccine side effects: Why some people get them and others don’t
FEMA announced they are going to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. On its website, the agency said the funds would come out of the $2 …
Read moreFEMA to reimburse families for COVID-related funeral costs
Every news story about COVID-19 in the U.S. tends to include various numbers: How many people have been vaccinated (76,899,987 as of March 1), how many …
Read moreCOVID-19 vaccine effectiveness: What does the 95% efficacy rate really mean?
Facebook is pledging to take a harder line against vaccine misinformation. The platform announced on Feb. 8 that it would immediately begin banning users, groups …
Read moreFacebook is deleting posts that make false COVID-19 claims
Every person who gets their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine gets a memento of sorts — a vaccine card. But an official COVID-19 Vaccination …
Read moreWhy you shouldn’t share your vaccine card on social media
Drive-thru vaccines aren’t a new thing — providers have made the flu shot available this way for years. But the demand for the coronavirus vaccine …
Read moreMayor brought in a Chick-fil-A manager to help run a vaccine drive-thru
Wearing masks even when you’re outside “[is] necessary in this day and age we’re living in especially in those places where people are gonna be …
Read moreTampa will have a mask mandate in place for the Super Bowl
As the coronavirus pandemic has worn on, everyone has anxiously awaited the arrival of a vaccine. Currently, two COVID-19 vaccines are available in the United …
Read morePfizer says it will deliver vaccines ahead of schedule
Have you heard that masks don’t work to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Or that hydroxychloroquine can be an effective treatment for COVID-19? Or that …
You won’t see the iconic Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale horses in a Super Bowl commercial this year. That’s because the beer company has decided for the first …
Read moreInstead of a Super Bowl commercial, Budweiser is airing a touching video about the pandemic
It’s impossible for many of us to show just how grateful we are to the health care workers who’ve worked tirelessly throughout the entire coronavirus …
Read moreThe NFL is giving 7,500 vaccinated health care workers free Super Bowl tickets
We already know animals can get the coronavirus, and the lastest furry creatures to fall foul of COVID-19 are members of a troop of western …
Disneyland is preparing to welcome thousands of people to its property by the end of the week, but not for guests looking to enjoy the …
Read moreDisneyland is set to become a COVID-19 vaccination ‘super’ site
With three dozen COVID-19 cases now confirmed at a research base in Antarctica, the coronavirus has reached a grim milestone: The virus has officially swept …
Read moreWith Antarctic outbreak, coronavirus has now touched all 7 continents
Girl Scout cookie season is around the corner. Can’t wait to get your hands on Thin Mints, Samoas and all your other favorite cookies? While …
Read moreHow to buy your Girl Scout cookies online this cookie season
One Illinois couple has found a creative way to safely support local eateries and still get a restaurant experience during a time when coronavirus restrictions …
In a major step toward ending the coronavirus pandemic, the United States Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for the first over-the-counter COVID-19 …
Read moreFDA just approved first over-the-counter COVID-19 test for home use
This past year has been a challenging one for many people. The coronavirus pandemic has led to illness, death and widespread job loss. In Florida, …
Read moreGrandfather paid $7,615 in utility bills for struggling families
The COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent shutdown have led to a devastating impact on the economy, particularly for those in the culinary and hospitality sectors. …
Read moreGuy Fieri raised $21 million for unemployed restaurant workers this year
Being stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic isn’t stopping Bill Nye from producing some great Science Guy videos. He’s taken to using household items …
A COVID-19 vaccine looks set to be rolled out across the U.S. within weeks, but it won’t be available to everybody from the get go. …
Read moreInteractive tool shows your place in the ‘vaccine line’
A vaccine is on its way, but we still have a long winter ahead battling the coronavirus, which means continuing to mask up. But now …
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Melatonin, a common over-the-counter supplement used as a sleep aid, could be a potential treatment option for patients with COVID-19, according to a study from …
Read moreCommon sleep aid melatonin being studied as potential COVID-19 treatment
For anyone who is still deciding whether to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, there’s an interactive map created by a team of researchers that can help …
Read moreInteractive COVID-19 risk assessment map can help you decide Thanksgiving Day plans
A nursing home in the U.K. has figured out a way for people to get hugs while being restricted from personal contact during the COVID-19 …
Read moreNursing home created ‘hugging mitts’ so families can safely interact during the pandemic
Thousands of people in Atlanta will have a Happy Thanksgiving thanks to the generosity of Tyler Perry. On Nov. 22, Perry opened the grounds of …
Read moreTyler Perry donated 5,000 meals to Atlanta families for Thanksgiving
With many public schools closed down to stop the spread of the coronavirus, children and their parents are mourning not only the loss of in-person …
Read moreSome schools vow to keep snow days during virtual learning
The holidays are going to look a lot different this year, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still find the spirit of the season. …
The year 2020 has been remarkably tough, with a whole lot of events and traditions scaled back or canceled altogether due to the coronavirus. But …
Whether you love it, tolerate it or hate it, wearing a face mask has become the new norm across the U.S. Now, several new studies …
Read moreStudies find areas with mask mandates have lower COVID-19 hospitalization rates
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We all want to express our gratitude to the frontline healthcare workers looking after COVID-19 patients, often under very difficult conditions in which they themselves …
Read moreA florist put bouquets on thousands of hospital workers’ cars
Costco is selling at-home coronavirus test kits, which are only available online and don’t require nasal swabs. The basic COVID-19 Saliva PCR Test Kit costs …
Taking a flight to visit family this holiday season could pose a lower risk of contracting the coronavirus than going grocery shopping for your Thanksgiving …
Read moreHarvard study finds flying can be safer than grocery shopping right now
Prior to the pandemic, you probably didn’t give much thought to the scent of the sanitizer you slathered on your hands. That’s because the big-name …
Read moreWhy hand sanitizer might smell like tequila or vodka
Frequent handwashing, wearing a face mask while out in public and practicing social distancing are among the best ways to prevent the spread of the …
Read moreMouthwash could inactivate coronaviruses that cause the common cold
A new bill seeks to empower young children to make the decision whether or not they want to receive vaccinations, as opposed to putting all …
Read moreNew bill would let kids get vaccinated without their parents’ consent
Several months have already gone by since the novel coronavirus pandemic began, so if you’ve left the house at all, you’ve likely had to wear …
Scientists around the world have been working tirelessly to try to find ways to fight against COVID-19. Among the people studying various defenses against the …
Read more14-year-old discovered a molecule that could treat COVID-19
Even if you still plan on taking your kids trick-or-treating this Halloween, there’s no doubt about it — Halloween during the coronavirus pandemic will look …
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Read moreFun ways to celebrate Halloween if trick-or-treating has been cancelled in your town
Researchers have confirmed the first case of COVID reinfection in the United States. The study proves not only that someone can get COVID twice, but …
Read moreFirst case of COVID-19 reinfection confirmed in the US
Wearing a face mask when you’re out in public is one of the most important things you can do to help prevent the spread of …
Read moreWarby Parker created a spray to prevent foggy glasses when wearing a face mask
Shana Jones has lost 11 family members to COVID-19. In the wake of her grief, she is giving back to her community. Six days a …
Read moreWoman who lost 11 family members to COVID is giving away essential items to help others