Spread of U.K. COVID Variant May Bring More Death: Biden's CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
The chief of infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital also said some variants may make certain antibody treatments less effective.
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Laurie Santos, Yale Happiness Professor, on 5 Things That Will Make You Happier
A leading psychologistâwhose course on happiness has attracted 3 million people so far and is the most popular class in Yale's historyâoffers five science-backed techniques to boost your mood and protect your mental health.
Vaccine Rollout Mistake 'My Fault,' Operation Warp Speed Official Tells Frustrated States
"It was a planning error," said Gustave Perna on Saturday, after states learned they'll receive fewer doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine next week than they had been anticipating.
Mike Pence Gets COVID Vaccine, Says He 'Didn't Feel a Thing'
The vice president had the shot live on TV, describing the vaccine as "safe and effective."
Moderna COVID Vaccine Due to Be Authorized, Shipped Over Weekend, Says Alex Azar
The health secretary described the vaccine as "exceptionally safe vaccine" and "shockingly effective."
Nurse Fainting After COVID Vaccine Not Due to Shot Ingredients, Doctor Says
The nurse, who has a condition that often causes her to faint when she experiences pain, recovered quickly.
California COVID Cases Soar As Hospitals Projected to Hit Full Capacity by New Year's Eve
Los Angeles County is seeing "an explosive and very deadly surge," with an average of two COVID-19 deaths every hour, according to the county health department.
U.S. COVID Deaths Skyrocket in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
Chicago had the most new COVID-19 deaths in the past week among the five most populous cities.
Baby's Brain Swells After Catching COVID
Four-month-old Cullen was airlifted to hospital to be treated for what is known as a bulging fontanel.
How Does the COVID Vaccine Work?
Most COVID-19 vaccines require more than one dose to be effective, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saiys.
How Effective Is the COVID Vaccine?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with other federal agencies to assess COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in real-life settings.
The $1 Trillion Health Care Problem That's Jacking Up Americans' Medical BillsâAnd How You Can Fight It
In this excerpt from his new book, 'Get What's Yours for Health Care,' best-selling author Philip Moeller explains how too many tests, procedures and other care can lead to unneeded care and bad outcomesâand what steps you can take to get just the right level of care.
'Don't Accept a Doctor's Recommendations Without Further Research,' Says Best-Selling Author Philip Moeller
Best-selling author of the 'Get What's Yours' series Philip Moeller discusses how to get the best out of telemedicine, the most important thing a patient can do to advocate for him- or herself, how to ensure patients get just the right level of screening and more.
Fact Check: Do You Need a COVID-19 Vaccine If You Already Have Had the Virus?
As coronavirus cases continue to hit daily records and vaccines are on the horizon, people are asking if being vaccinated is needed if they already have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Fauci Casts Doubt on U.K. COVID Vaccine Set to Roll Out Next Week: 'They Really Rushed Through That Approval'
"You know, in all fairness to so many of my U.K. friends, they kind of ran around the corner of the marathon and joined this in the last mile," the infectious disease expert said.
