Health

Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.

Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.

President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.

For Benicia baker Hanalee Pervan, nothing smells good, nothing tastes good even though she recovered from COVID back in January.

The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.

The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.

Federal and state health authorities said current supply and steady production of more doses can easily accommodate those seeking boosters or initial vaccination.

New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.

The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution came into sharp focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders.

The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.

Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus.