EU Promises to Authorize 3 New Drugs to Treat COVID by October
The antiviral medication remdesivir is the only drug authorized across Europe for treating coronavirus patients.
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As COVID Pandemic Rages, India's Biggest State Sets Up Cow-Protection Hotline
The government of the state with the third-most recorded COVID-19 cases in India has unveiled a special helpline for cattle, a move many are condemning as the region continues to suffer dozens of human deaths a day.
Pfizer's COVID Vaccine for Young Adults Expected to Get FDA Approval in Coming Days
In late March, Pfizer released preliminary results from a vaccine study of 2,260 U.S. volunteers age 12 to 15 showing there were no cases of COVID-19 among fully vaccinated adolescents compares with 18 among those given dummy shots.
CDC's Best-Case Scenario for U.S. COVID Deaths Between 200 and 300 a Week by End of July
Research released this week predicts that U.S. cases could drop below 50,000, hospitalizations to fewer than 1,000, and deaths to between 200 and 300 a week.
Narendra Modi, India's Prime Minister, Called a COVID 'Super-Spreader' By Medical Official
Dr. Navjot Dahiya, vice president of the Indian Medical Association, called Modi a "super-spreader" for his failure to cancel the traditional Holi festival, which draws massive crowds, as well as cricket matches with tens of thousands of spectators.
Child COVID Cases Are Highest in These States
Ten states reported more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 children over one week at the end of April.
Bestselling Author Diamant Says 'No More Shame [or] Silence Around Menstruation'
"Lifting the cone of silence around menstruation is how we erase the shame and fear associated with periods."
Tampon Tax Extracts a Heavy Toll on Women
It's time to lift the heavy financial and emotional burdens imposed because period products aren't eligible for subsidies like other essentials.
Ron DeSantis Mask Order Leads Disney to Evaluate Regulations at Florida Theme Parks
The Florida governor issued an order suspending local government COVID-19 measures, such as mask mandates, while private businesses can impose their own restrictions.
Iowa's COVID Vaccination Effort Declines By More Than Half in a Month
The state Department of Public Health said that 88 of the 99 Iowa counties said they do not need all of their weekly vaccines allocated to them.
Majority of Black Health Care Workers Doubt COVID-19 Vaccines Safe, Poll Finds
53 percent of Black health care workers, and 47 percent of Black Americans overall, are not confident the three FDA-approved vaccinations are safe.
Washington COVID Vaccine Eligibility and How to Book an Appointment
The northwestern state had administered more than 2.7 million vaccine doses.
Adorable Video Shows Boy, 6, Calm His Brother, 4, With Breathing Technique
Ellen DeGeneres said: "This is a very special young man. Good work, mom," praising the six-year-old for his exercise
AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine Suspended Over Blood Clot Fears. Should Americans Be Worried?
More than 15 European countries have suspended use of the vaccine over blood-clotting fears.
Autistic 4-Year-Old Kicked off Plane for Not Wearing Face Mask Despite Exemption
The Kimball family was removed from a Spirit Airlines flight despite son Carter being medically exempt from wearing a face mask.
