Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Arizona will not stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants
Governor Doug Ducey is defying a demand from the Federal government that he stop using COVID relief money to fund an education grant program that can only go to schools without mask mandates.
Governor Doug Ducey is defying a demand from the Federal government that he stop using COVID relief money to fund an education grant program that can only go to schools without mask mandates.
Ex-Salt River Police commander released due to COVID-19 vaccine mandate speaks out
A former police commander with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is speaking out, after he was released from his job for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine.
A former police commander with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is speaking out, after he was released from his job for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Florida to sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
10 dietary tips to reduce heart disease and stroke risk, according to new research
The American Heart Association (AHA) has outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic says he has ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic, who is currently serving time in federal prison, revealed that he has an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer.
“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic, who is currently serving time in federal prison, revealed that he has an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer.
US adults under 60 should get hepatitis B vaccine, federal advisory panel says
A federal advisory committee has recommended that all U.S. adults younger than 60 be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
A federal advisory committee has recommended that all U.S. adults younger than 60 be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Proof of vaccination: Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate at bars, nightclubs, breweries takes effect
All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.
All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.
Colorado: Some hospitals anticipate ICU bed shortage amid COVID-19 surge
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
Animals undergo cryotherapy treatment at Phoenix clinic for all different kinds of pain
Pet owners are allowing their animals to experience alternative forms of pain management through cryotherapy at a Phoenix clinic, instead of the traditional medicine route. Veterinarians should sign off on the therapy, however.
Pet owners are allowing their animals to experience alternative forms of pain management through cryotherapy at a Phoenix clinic, instead of the traditional medicine route. Veterinarians should sign off on the therapy, however.
Canadian snowbirds set to return to Arizona as border reopens
Arizona went from a million Canadian tourists to just a quarter of that from 2019 to 2020, thanks to COVID-19. The land border reopening is a welcome sight for many coming here for work, or for some R&R.
Arizona went from a million Canadian tourists to just a quarter of that from 2019 to 2020, thanks to COVID-19. The land border reopening is a welcome sight for many coming here for work, or for some R&R.
Children 5 to 11 getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Phoenix following CDC approval
A Phoenix area doctor says he already has pediatric doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine available for use, ahead of the CDC's decision to approve the shows for those 5 to 11.
A Phoenix area doctor says he already has pediatric doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine available for use, ahead of the CDC's decision to approve the shows for those 5 to 11.
NIH launches ‘When to Test’ for COVID-19 calculator
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.