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Judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in Missouri, 9 other states

U.S. News // 7 hours ago

Judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in Missouri, 9 other states

Nov. 29 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Monday blocked the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in Missouri and nine other states.

Scientists scramble to understand COVID-19 Omicron: What we know

Health News // 7 hours ago

Scientists scramble to understand COVID-19 Omicron: What we know

FDA approves imaging drug that may help surgeons spot ovarian cancers

Health News // 8 hours ago

FDA approves imaging drug that may help surgeons spot ovarian cancers

People with high blood pressure could be taking other meds that worsen it

Health News // 9 hours ago

People with high blood pressure could be taking other meds that worsen it

'Long COVID' symptoms similar to chronic fatigue syndrome, study finds

Health News // 10 hours ago

'Long COVID' symptoms similar to chronic fatigue syndrome, study finds

Nov. 29 (UPI) -- People with "long-haul" COVID-19 have symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and other breathing problems months after first testing positive for the virus, a Journal of the American College of Cardiology study found.

FDA panel to discuss emergency use authorization for Merck COVID-19 pill

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

FDA panel to discuss emergency use authorization for Merck COVID-19 pill

Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Representatives from Merck will meet before advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to discuss emergency use authorization for the company's experimental COVID-19 pill.

Biden: Omicron variant 'cause for concern, not panic'

U.S. News // 10 hours ago

Biden: Omicron variant 'cause for concern, not panic'

Nov. 29 (UPI) -- President Joe Biden said Monday the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 is a "cause for concern, not a cause for panic" while researchers work to find out more about the quickly spreading strain.

Study: Red light in morning may protect fading eyesight

Health News // 12 hours ago

Study: Red light in morning may protect fading eyesight

A weekly dose of deep red light in the morning may protect fading eyesight as people age, British researchers say.

New York Islanders postpone games after players test positive for COVID-19

NHL // 2 days ago

New York Islanders postpone games after players test positive for COVID-19

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- An outbreak of COVID-19 on the New York Islanders has caused the hockey team to postpone its games through at least Tuesday, the National Hockey League announced Saturday.

'Attitude of gratitude' could help to de-stress during holiday season

Health News // 2 days ago

'Attitude of gratitude' could help to de-stress during holiday season

Don't get too focused on buying the perfect presents, making the best dinner or planning the perfect party. Try to be mindful of pleasant things and moments, suggests one expert.

Study: Fetal infection with COVID-19 possible, but unlikely

Health News // 3 days ago

Study: Fetal infection with COVID-19 possible, but unlikely

There is a very low risk that pregnant women with COVID-19 will pass the virus to their unborn babies, researchers say.

Study: COVID-19 protection wanes after two doses of Pfizer vaccine

Health News // 3 days ago

Study: COVID-19 protection wanes after two doses of Pfizer vaccine

Protection can gradually fade after a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer-BioNTech, which suggests that a booster shot might be necessary, researchers report.

COVID-19 strain Omicron named 'variant of concern,' EU, U.S. to restrict travel

World News // 3 days ago

COVID-19 strain Omicron named 'variant of concern,' EU, U.S. to restrict travel

Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The WHO on Friday said a new strain of COVID-19, which originated in South Africa and has been named Omicron, is a "variant of concern," while the European Union and United States moved to block travel to the region.

Study: Giving help to others can bring back health benefits

Health News // 3 days ago

Study: Giving help to others can bring back health benefits

When it comes to helping others and your health, it might be better to give than to receive, a new study suggests.

Single dose of HPV vaccine may be enough for protection, trial suggests

Health News // 3 days ago

Single dose of HPV vaccine may be enough for protection, trial suggests

Women getting vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus now need two or three shots, but an African clinical trial suggests a single dose is just as effective.

Gout drug colchicine won't help fight COVID-19, study says

Health News // 3 days ago

Gout drug colchicine won't help fight COVID-19, study says

The anti-inflammatory drug colchicine doesn't lessen COVID-19 severity, the risk of death or shorten hospital stays, a new study reports. Nor does it lower need for admission to the intensive care unit or a ventilator.

Many kids separated from families at U.S. border now have PTSD, study says

Health News // 4 days ago

Many kids separated from families at U.S. border now have PTSD, study says

Parents and children who were separated under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy have shown lasting psychological trauma -- even after being reunited, a new study finds.

WHO warns vaccinated feel 'false sense of security'

World News // 4 days ago

WHO warns vaccinated feel 'false sense of security'

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization said it is concerned about people inoculated against COVID-19 developing a false sense of security as the pandemic surges in Europe.

Study: Pandemic doubled need for inpatient care of eating disorders

Health News // 4 days ago

Study: Pandemic doubled need for inpatient care of eating disorders

The number of people who were hospitalized for eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia doubled in May 2020, about two months after the COVID-19 pandemic was officially declared a national emergency.

Wearable device can spot, reverse opioid overdoses, researchers say

Health News // 5 days ago

Wearable device can spot, reverse opioid overdoses, researchers say

A wearable device that could inject a lifesaving antidote for an opioid overdose might be on the horizon.

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