Health and Medicine
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.
COVID Shots May Prevent Spread but Vaccinated People Must Still Be Careful
The United States now has three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use.
Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Efficacy, Side Effects and Availability
The single-shot vaccine is highly effective at preventing severe disease, according to data from a global trial involving around 44,000 people.
Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Could Bring Herd Immunity by These Dates
The company estimates that it will have 100 million doses ready by June. Pfizer and Moderna have promised 600 million by July.
Texas Reopens Despite Only Californians Dying From COVID in Higher Numbers
"With this executive order, we are ensuring that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny," said Governor Greg Abbott.
Effectiveness of Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Explained
The vaccine could soon become the third COVID-19 shot to be approved for emergency use in the United States.
Oregon Boy Dies the Day He Tests Positive for COVID
"The hearts of all Oregonians are with you today," Governor Kate Brown said in a statement addressing the family of the deceased infant.
NC Teen Left Struggling to Walk Due to COVID-linked Condition MIS-C
"We were really worried—like scared to death—because we didn't know what it was," the teen's mother said.
What You Need to Know About Ebola as New Outbreak Reported in Guinea
"It's a huge concern to see the resurgence of Ebola in Guinea, a country which has already suffered so much from the disease," said WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti.
South Africa COVID Variant Found for First Time in CA, NC and IL
Health officials first detected the variant, which seems to spread more rapidly, in the U.S. toward the end of January.
Fauci Says Kids Could Get COVID Vaccine by September, All Adults by April
More than 46 million vaccine doses have been administered across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Winn-Dixie COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How to Book Appointment
The chain will be offering coronavirus vaccines in Florida as part of the federal retail pharmacy program.
Texas COVID Vaccine Sign Up Details and How to Book an Appointment
More than 4.7 million COVID vaccine doses have been shipped to the state so far.
What We Know about COVID Vaccine Effectiveness Against the New Variants
Scientists are investigating how emerging COVID variants may affect the protection provided by vaccines.
COVID Shots Could Be Annual Says U.K. Minister, as Variant Spreads in U.S.
The U.K. COVID variant is "almost certainly destined to become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 lineage by March, 2021 across many U.S. states," researchers have found.
Spring Break Could Lead to COVID Surge, Says Biden Coronavirus Adviser
"This is not the time to be letting our guards down," the adviser said.
The Rights of Women and Girls are Not Negotiable
Let 2021 be the year when we agree, once and for all, that we will hold fast to our mutual bedrock belief in human rights, equality and justice.
Fauci Says J&J COVID Vaccine Could Be Authorized 'Within a Week or So'
Fauci had previously called preliminary results from Johnson & Johnson's Phase III trial "really encouraging."
What We Know About COVID Vaccines and Immunity After the First Dose
The United States has authorized two COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, for emergency use to date.
How the COVID Vaccines by J&J, Moderna, Pfizer, Astrazeneca Are Different
Johnson & Johnson say their vaccine is 66 percent effective overall in preventing moderate to severe COVID-19.
Deaths After Pfizer COVID Vaccines Not Linked to Shots: EU Medicine Agency
The agency said data collected from the vaccination rollout in Europe is consistent with the known safety profile of the vaccine and no new side effects have been identified.
What We Know About the Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine
The U.S. company's vaccine, which may require only one injection, is being assessed in a Phase III clinical trial involving about 45,000 people.
Most Common U.K. COVID Variant Symptoms Revealed in Survey
The B.1.1.7 variant has now been found in more than 20 U.S. states.
What We Know About South Africa's COVID Variant, as Biden Travel Ban Looms
The South African variant—known as 501Y.V2—has now spread to at least 20 nations around the world.
U.K. COVID Variant That May be More Deadly Found in 22 U.S. States
Almost 200 cases of the more infectious variant have been detected across the United States.
How Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treats COVID Infection
To date, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized two monoclonal antibody therapies for emergency use in the treatment of COVID-19.
Woman Has Allergic Reaction to COVID Vaccine, Encourages Others to Get Shot
"I think the vaccine is imperative," the woman, whose name is Raana Bell, said, while calling for there to be more transparency regarding the shots.
New York Baby Survives COVID, Has Liver Transplant—All Before Turning One
"I didn't think he was going to make it," his mother said after learning her son had caught coronavirus.
First Pfizer COVID Vaccine Shot Cuts Risk of Infection by 50 Percent: Study
The study took place in Israel, which is currently leading the world in terms of vaccinating its population.
Man Injects Magic Mushrooms, Gets Organ Failure As They Grow in His Blood
The man spent 22 days in hospital following the incident.