Coronavirus
In late 2019/early 2020, news of a respiratory virus was first reported. It went on to become COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus. COVID-19 mainly impacts older people and people with underlying medical conditions like asthma, heart disease, obesity, etc. Millions of people became infected with the virus worldwide, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths.
MAHA influencer slams Trump admin COVID vaccine update—"Really unfortunate"
"Here is a prime example of just how influential Big Pharma still is," MAHA influencer Diana Atieh told Newsweek.
Trump administration issues major COVID vaccine update
Trump admin's new FDA update limits annual COVID shots to high-risk groups, ending routine access for healthy kids and adults.
Letitia James reacts after judge rebukes Trump admin
The federal money in question was originally allocated by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic and supports a range of services.
"We currently have no container ships," Seattle port says
Seattle port commissioner Ryan Calkins described the decline in activity as "a stark reminder" of the impact of tariffs.
Who is Vinay Prasad? RFK Jr. taps pharma critic to lead FDA vaccine program
Prasad's appointment marks the latest addition of a medical skeptic and critics of COVID-19 policies to federal health leadership.
Flu vaccines may slightly disrupt your menstrual cycle
The researchers analyzed data on 1,501 individuals who reported regular menstrual cycles.
What to eat when you're living with long Covid
A common mistake made by many recovering from long COVID is that they don't eat enough calories, Lily Spechler, a registered dietician based in Vermont, said.
China reacts to Trump's COVID-19 "lab leak" website
Trump said on Tuesday COVID will not, however, feature in trade negotiations, saying he wouldn't "play hardball" with China.
Fauci faces anger, support over Trump's COVID lab website
The former top U.S. official has faced criticism from MAGA figures over how the U.S. handled the pandemic.
Trump admin declares China "lab leak" the true origins of COVID-19
"Public health officials often mislead the American people," the White House said.
Millennials selling homes they bought in pandemic after realizing "mistake"
At the height of the pandemic, historically low mortgage rates and the flexibility of remote work encouraged millions to enter the housing market quickly.
800,000 Americans removed from health care plan in one month
Enrollment in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was protected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Cuts to USAID and the CDC Mean More Sickness in the U.S. | Opinion
There are cuts to pandemic preparedness, even though we are barely emerging from the Covid pandemic, and it was less than 10 years ago that we experienced the largest epidemic of Ebola.
WHO director issues warning on 'next pandemic'
The "next pandemic" is not "theoretical" but an "epidemiological certainty," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
John Rich told Donald Trump why he was being booed at his own rallies
The country singer said he advised Trump to stop discussing one of his key accomplishments to avoid being booed by his own supporters.
How Trump tariffs shock compares to worst stock market crashes in history
The continued tariff-driven decline in U.S. equities may rival some of the most significant market crashes in American history.
Five recession indicators now raising alarm in the US
Experts told Newsweek the things they are monitoring to determine whether the U.S. is on the brink of a significant economic downturn.
Five years later, Operation Warp Speed leader reflects on COVID lessons
Dr. Michael Anderson worked for HHS during the pandemic. Here are some of his takeaways as a physician and former hospital administrator.
Trump administration halts $11 billion in states' public health funding
Congress initially approved the funding for state and local public health programs through COVID-19 pandemic relief legislation.
Americans are worried about another pandemic
About 58 percent of U.S. adults surveyed said they are worried there will be another global pandemic in their lifetime.
Florida health official compares doctors' vaccine rules to Nazi horrors
Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo cited WWII atrocities as an example of how medicine and health care "needed help in the past."
How measles vaccines adverse reactions compare to COVID vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine has prompted more than 10 times as many reports of adverse symptoms than the measles vaccine.
China hits back at Marco Rubio
In a recent interview, America's top diplomat weighed in on Taiwan, COVID-19, and a range of other issues sensitive to Beijing.
Ohio removes 500,000 people from health care plan
Following the expiration of coverage protections during the pandemic, half a million Ohioans were removed from public health care.
Pennsylvania removes 600,000 people from health care plan
More than a half-million lost coverage as a result of post-COVID unwinding process, often without clear evidence of ineligibility.
CDC speaks out as new coronavirus in China sparks concerns
HKU5-CoV-2 has sparked concerns because it can spread to humans in a similar way to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia removes 500,000 people from health care plan
Over half a million Georgians have lost coverage due to the nationwide "unwinding" process that began after the COVID pandemic.
Social Security gets major $205-billion boost after COVID deaths
The deaths of over a million Americans during the pandemic allowed the Social Security program to save billions in future payments.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats sparks alarm
The virus binds to humans in a similar way to the virus that causes COVID-19.
New Jersey Removes 500k People From Healthcare Plan
The expiry of pandemic-era healthcare protections has led to nationwide disenrollments, often without just cause.