HEALTH
COVID-19 Vaccines and Fetal Tissue: The Science and Controversy Explained
"Morally compromised"? The cells from aborted human embryos were crucial in developing and testing the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. That puts the Catholic Church in a difficult spot.
Will Cruises Be Back in 2021 and Will Vaccines Be Mandatory?
"This is a highly uncertain area right now for ships calling at U.S. ports," travel medicine expert David Freedman told Newsweek.
Plan Your COVID Vaccine With These Handy Websites
Websites are available which link users to COVID vaccine providers, and even offer tips on how to get leftover shots.
Joe Biden's 4th of July Instructions Suffer Backlash: 'Do Whatever the Hell You Want'
Biden urged everyone to get vaccinated, noting further guidance will be issued on "what you can and cannot do once fully vaccinated" in the coming weeks.
Can Debt Collectors Take Your Stimulus Check? You May Not Be Protected
The IRS could potentially use stimulus funds claimed through Recovery Rebate Credit to cover any tax debt owed.
Can I Hug My Grandchildren After COVID Vaccination? CDC Guidelines Explained
Fully vaccinated people who have been around a person infected with COVID-19 do not need to stay away from others.
As Texas Bars Fully Reopen, Roughly 9 in 10 Texans Aren't Fully COVID Vaccinated
Restaurants were also fully reopened across the state but some have proceeded with caution and maintained mask requirements.
Where Can Americans Travel Right Now? CDC Guidelines Explained
Those who must travel at this time are advised to check local requirements for travel and take certain precautionary measures outlined by the CDC.
U.K. COVID Variant Found in 47 States Is More Deadly, Study Finds
Individuals infected with the variant were between 32 percent and 104 percent more likely to die than those infected with other variants, according to the study.
Spring Break Photos Show Huge Maskless Crowds Partying in Florida
Enhanced safety measures were imposed on Miami Beach from late February, in anticipation of the spring break crowds.
Spring Break Travel Warning From CDC As Surge in COVID Cases Predicted
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, warned: "We are really trying to restrain travel at this current period of time."
Fact Check: Are Postal Workers Ineligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Since the COVID-19 vaccine distribution began in December 2020, more than 93 million doses have been administered, reaching over 18 percent of the total U.S. population, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
63% of Unvaccinated Elderly Say They Lack Information About When They Can Get a Shot
Many elderly struggle to learn when and where to get vaccinated, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll.
Mental Health Experts Praise Meghan Markle for Revealing Suicidal Thoughts
The Duchess of Sussex said she "didn't want to be alive anymore" in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
More Than Half of Americans over 65 Have Gotten COVID Vaccine, but They're Largely White, Earn Higher Wages: Poll
In the poll, 25 percent of vaccinated respondents were white, compared with 19 percent of Black respondents and 17 percent of Hispanics.
WW2 Vet's Request To Have Vaccine Rejected Because He Makes Too Much Money
Veterans must be enrolled in the Veterans Affairs health care system to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson's Talc Lawsuits Are Fueling Skepticism of Its COVID Vaccine
The company has previously been sued by more than 15,000 plaintiffs who allege that some of its baby powder product contained asbestos and caused ovarian cancer.
WHO Must 'Pry Open Closed Doors' in China to Find COVID-19 Origins, Washington Post Board Says
"Could a Chinese lab worker have gotten infected or inadvertent leakage have touched off the outbreak in Wuhan?" the Washington Post editorial board asked.
Ohio Man Hospitalized After Accidentally Getting Two COVID Shots in One Day
The first and second doses of the Moderna vaccine are supposed to be given 28 days apart.
'No Evidence' Death After AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine Caused by Shot
Austrian authorities suspended inoculations with a batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine following the death.
25 Human Foods Dogs Should Never Eat
Chocolate, caffeine, macadamia nuts, grapes and some other fruits can cause severe reactions when ingested by dogs.
Fact Check: Do Overweight People Account For Most COVID-19 Deaths?
More than a year into the pandemic, the health care and science communities have identified a number of risk factors that increase the likelihood of complications from COVID-19. A recent report from the World Obesity Federation (WOF) unveiled new links between obesity and COVID-19 outcomes.