CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."
Delta variant: What to know about the spreading coronavirus strain
The delta variant has been rapidly spreading in countries around the globe. In the U.S., it now makes up at least 20% of COVID-19 cases.
The delta variant has been rapidly spreading in countries around the globe. In the U.S., it now makes up at least 20% of COVID-19 cases.
Masks here to stay, UW health sciences professor says
Masks might not be mandatory in most places anymore, but experts predict masks will be a staple in society going forward.
Masks might not be mandatory in most places anymore, but experts predict masks will be a staple in society going forward.
Photographer doesn't let blindness get in the way of her passion
Alison Fortney is legally blind, and the genetic disorder is causing her vision to shrink, but she has hope.
Alison Fortney is legally blind, and the genetic disorder is causing her vision to shrink, but she has hope.
Legally blind photographer keeps her purpose in focus
Alison Fortney is legally blind, and a genetic disorder is causing her vision to shrink. But Fortney is not letting this get in the way of her passion -- photography.
Alison Fortney is legally blind, and a genetic disorder is causing her vision to shrink. But Fortney is not letting this get in the way of her passion -- photography.
Delta coronavirus variant doubling biweekly, now 20% of samples, Fauci says
The variant was detected in 20.6% in samples by June 19, up from nearly 10% two weeks prior
The variant was detected in 20.6% in samples by June 19, up from nearly 10% two weeks prior
Delta variant surges among unvaccinated in Missouri
Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections.
Missouri now leads the nation with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections.
NIH begins study of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant recipients
The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.
The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.
16.8M COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed last summer, NIH study finds
An NIH study suggests that a staggering 16.8 million COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed by July 2020.
An NIH study suggests that a staggering 16.8 million COVID-19 cases went undiagnosed by July 2020.
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus reveals he has cancer
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus revealed on social media he is battling cancer.
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus revealed on social media he is battling cancer.
Dementia is inevitable, half of adults say, according to AARP survey
A recent report from AARP found that the majority of adults mistakenly believe cognitive decline, and potentially getting dementia, is inevitable, but the odds are a lot smaller than you think.
A recent report from AARP found that the majority of adults mistakenly believe cognitive decline, and potentially getting dementia, is inevitable, but the odds are a lot smaller than you think.
Data suggests 'likely' link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, rare heart issues in teens, CDC panel says
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
Impact of reopening on children's immune systems
As cases of COVID-19 rose and restrictions kept people home, many children went without regular exposure to day care, school and even playdates.
As cases of COVID-19 rose and restrictions kept people home, many children went without regular exposure to day care, school and even playdates.
COVID disrupts some kids' immunizations; unexpected virus present
Kids' immune systems falling behind during the pandemic isn't a concern for one pediatrician -- but falling behind on immunizations is. Now, unexpected respiratory virus cases are on the rise in some states.
Kids' immune systems falling behind during the pandemic isn't a concern for one pediatrician -- but falling behind on immunizations is. Now, unexpected respiratory virus cases are on the rise in some states.
More than 150 employees at Houston hospital who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine have resigned or been fired
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
COVID-19’s global death toll this year has already surpassed 2020’s count
Despite a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths in much of the developed world, the death toll this year has already eclipsed the total count for 2020.
Despite a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths in much of the developed world, the death toll this year has already eclipsed the total count for 2020.
Fauci predicts regional spikes this fall if COVID-19 vaccination rate doesn’t go up
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
Free COVID testing for schools, Wisconsin DHS announces
Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced COVID-19 testing support for Wisconsin schools in the 2021-2022 school year, free of charge.
Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced COVID-19 testing support for Wisconsin schools in the 2021-2022 school year, free of charge.
Wisconsin DHS on COVID Q&A
Officials with Wisconsin DHS fielded questions relating to the coronavirus pandemic -- and how it is impacting state residents.
Officials with Wisconsin DHS fielded questions relating to the coronavirus pandemic -- and how it is impacting state residents.
Poor sleep in older adults linked to higher risk of dementia, early death, study suggests
Poor sleep in older adults was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia and early death from any cause, according to new research.
Poor sleep in older adults was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia and early death from any cause, according to new research.