5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says

U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.

COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report

NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.

Long COVID is more prevalent in these states, CDC data shows

Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.

The flu, COVID-19, RSV: Why everyone is getting sick

It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.

UArizona, NAU work to boost semiconductor industry
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The University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University have formalized a new agreement to boost the state's semicondctor industry. The two universities, along with industry partners, will collaborate on research projects and academic partnerships related to semiconductor manufacturing. The agreement also encourages the two schools to share research space and equipment.

Inflation in U.S. expected to drop to lower level
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Americans are feeling more optimistic about inflation in 2024. According to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey, consumers from 1,300 households surveyed say they expect prices to keep cooling, and the median expectation is that inflation will be up three percent a year from now, which, if it happens, will mark the lowest level in three years.

More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge

More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.

New COVID variant is fastest-growing strain in U.S.
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JN.1 is the fastest-growing strain in the United States, according to the CDC. The variant first emerged in September and is descended from the Omicron subvariant, BA.2.86.

Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point

For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.

'Tis the season to get sick, and this year, it's a quadruple whammy in Arizona

Are you coughing or sneezing? Or maybe getting the chills? You're not alone. But is it an illness or allergies? And how do you know the difference? FOX 10's Brian Webb has the details.

US life expectancy soared in 2022, but remains below pre-COVID level

For years, U.S. life expectancy rose a little nearly every year. But about 10 years ago, the trend flattened and even declined some years — a stall blamed mainly on overdose deaths and suicides.