Biden picks former FDA chief Robert Califf to lead agency again
President Biden on Friday tapped former FDA commissioner Robert Califf to again lead the U.S. regulatory agency.
President Biden on Friday tapped former FDA commissioner Robert Califf to again lead the U.S. regulatory agency.
Arizona reports over 4,000 additional COVID cases, 51 deaths
Even with the delayed reporting of some recent cases, Arizona had reported over 3,000 additional cases on seven of the past 10 days and over 2,000 on the others.
Even with the delayed reporting of some recent cases, Arizona had reported over 3,000 additional cases on seven of the past 10 days and over 2,000 on the others.
Johnson & Johnson plans to split into 2 public companies
Johnson & Johnson is breaking into two companies, separating the division that sells Band-Aids and Listerine from its prescription drug business.
Johnson & Johnson is breaking into two companies, separating the division that sells Band-Aids and Listerine from its prescription drug business.
Officers, Golden Gate Bridge workers struck by truck while monitoring anti-vaccine mandate protest
Two California Highway Patrol officers and three Golden Gate Bridge workers were struck by a vehicle Thursday evening while monitoring an anti-vaccine mandate protest on the bridge.
Two California Highway Patrol officers and three Golden Gate Bridge workers were struck by a vehicle Thursday evening while monitoring an anti-vaccine mandate protest on the bridge.
Wildland firefighter, his dog take 3,700-mile bike ride to overcome mental health struggles
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
Van Morrison sued by North Ireland health minister over COVID-19 mandate criticism
Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him “very dangerous” for his handling of coronavirus restrictions.
Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him “very dangerous” for his handling of coronavirus restrictions.
FDA recalls 2.2 million at-home coronavirus tests due to false positives
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
COVID-19 hot spots in parts of US serve as warning sign for upcoming winter
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
Just over 12K Arizona kids are vaccinated against COVID-19, AZDHS says
Arizona health officials are urging all who are able to receive a COVID-19 to get it ahead of the holiday season, including kids ages 5-11.
Arizona health officials are urging all who are able to receive a COVID-19 to get it ahead of the holiday season, including kids ages 5-11.
US hospitals ask for donations of gently used crutches, canes, walkers amid shortage
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
Alabama boy sets Guinness world record for most premature baby to survive
An Alabama boy who weighed less than a pound at birth after his mother went into labor at only 21 weeks and one day of gestation has been certified as the world’s most premature baby to survive.
An Alabama boy who weighed less than a pound at birth after his mother went into labor at only 21 weeks and one day of gestation has been certified as the world’s most premature baby to survive.
Arizona reports 3,624 new COVID-19 cases, 24 new deaths
The Arizona Department of Health Services coronavirus dashboard on Thursday recorded 3,624 new confirmed cases and another 24 deaths.
The Arizona Department of Health Services coronavirus dashboard on Thursday recorded 3,624 new confirmed cases and another 24 deaths.
Mike Zimmer: Vaccinated Vikings player hospitalized due to COVID-19
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said a player who has been vaccinated had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night due to COVID-19.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said a player who has been vaccinated had to be taken to the emergency room Tuesday night due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 can infect inner ear, cause hearing loss in some patients, researchers find
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
Ex-Suns star Cedric Ceballos advocates for COVID-19 vaccine after his intense hospitalization
Ex-Suns star Cedric Ceballos is advocating for all to get the COVID-19 vaccine after his intense hospitalization. He's especially trying to reach minority communities that might have hesitancy.
Ex-Suns star Cedric Ceballos is advocating for all to get the COVID-19 vaccine after his intense hospitalization. He's especially trying to reach minority communities that might have hesitancy.
Singapore’s health system to stop covering medical costs for patients ‘unvaccinated by choice’
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Chiropractor claims treatment helped patients get their taste, smell back after COVID-19
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.