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As the biotech world moves closer to getting a COVID-19 vaccine approved, details about the specifics of such treatment are coming into focus. One question is — how much the vaccine is going to cost? And do Americans need to budget for it, or will health insurance cover it?

With news of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech announcing positive early results from their COVID-19 vaccine trial, many ears pricked up upon hearing the name of the familiar drug maker behind brands such as Advil, Robitussin, Zoloft, and Viagra.

Pzifer, in collaboration with German biotechnology company BioNTech, has released new information about the development of its coronavirus vaccine. While these results are promising, more work needs to be done. If things are good to go, though, when could it be available?

For months, the world has been eagerly awaiting news of advancements in the development of a vaccine for COVID-19. One vaccine trial has finally announced some promising results. What has to happen before this COVID-19 vaccine is approved?

The death of beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek on Sunday spotlights the aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer, a disease with a poor survival rate — about 10 percent over five years.

Al Roker, the Today weatherman and co-host, has revealed a recent cancer diagnosis. The popular TV personality shared that he will undergo surgery next week. This will not be his first surgery, however — he's been in and out of operating room doors more than a few times over the course of his life.

Social distancing and other safeguards to curtail the spread of the coronavirus could have the bonus benefit of clamping down on the spread of the flu, health experts say.

Like millions of other Americans, you likely woke up over these last few mornings feeling a certain level of stress as you checked for election results. While you wait, it's important to tame your stress and channel that energy into something more productive than doomscrolling.

Do you feel stressed, tired, and overwhelmed when you think about the election? Do you feel the anxious urge to constantly check your news feed? You're not alone. Election-related angst is so prevalent that experts have given it a name: election stress disorder.

Early on in the pandemic, doctors noticed a symptom among patients with coronavirus: a loss of taste. Until now, they've been unsure why the virus causes this, but new research indicates that cells in the mouth are a key player in both the loss of taste and the growth and spread of the illness.

If scientists are successful, the phrase, 'There's an app for that!' soon could apply to being able to detect the coronavirus, even in people who show no symptoms.

A new study of grocery workers in Boston, Massachusetts, suggests that grocery store employees are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. Also, since a majority of those in the study showed no symptoms, these workers could be a significant transmission source of the coronavirus, researchers said.

Experts are suggesting we reconsider our notion of the 'lonely gamer,' and instead recognize that there is social value to video games — especially in the face of a pandemic, where social distancing is making it difficult for teens to hang out in the usual ways.

More women ages 30 and older are experiencing pregnancy-related heart attacks, especially during the postpartum period, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

'Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning!' We've all heard this before, or remarked it to a grumpy, cereal-bowl-slamming roommate, partner, or other cohabitant. As it turns out, there is an actual link between a sour disposition and lack of sleep.

Two studies released this month show that men worldwide are less likely to perceive COVID-19 as a serious health problem and to follow preventative behaviors — something that puts their lives more in jeopardy.

If you were ahead of the curve on what The New York Times called the Peloton panic-buying trend, or if you bought one secondhand, it's time to take a good look at your clip-in pedals — they may be subject to a recall.

As COVID rates spike in many parts of the nation, school systems continue transitioning from online back to in-person learning. While this action may, at first, seem pretty questionable, upon reflection, the issue is far more complicated.

Take people who have social anxiety, which is the fear of being judged negatively by other people. A Polish study of how wearing face masks impacted individuals with this disorder revealed that the use of these simple cloth coverings reduced their anxiety levels.

Science has shown, time and again, that what really benefits older adults (and younger ones, too) is maintaining some sort of social connection. As it turns out, staying social can have a benefit you never knew about.

Advice from the medical community has long told us that, for our best health, we should eat a colorful diet. There's one fruit that fits that bill and is packed full of nutritional goodness that you may be missing — and it's in season right now.

With cold and flu season approaching, it's a good time to restock your home medicine cabinet with pain relievers, cough medicines, and cold aids to avoid running low when you're not feeling well, medical experts say.

If the chaotic state of existence otherwise known as '2020' is stressing you out, you're certainly not alone. In fact, one in three Americans is experiencing anxiety, and a total of 40 percent of the U.S. population has suffered from mental health struggles.

Pregnancy can be a real headache, all right — quite literally, since headaches, as well as other bodily aches and pains, are a symptom experienced by many expectant moms. Unfortunately, you can't always cure said headache just by reaching for your trusty bottle of ibuprofen.

The flu vaccine won't protect you against the coronavirus — but it won't make you more vulnerable to catching COVID-19, either, says the CDC.

It's been eight months since life changed into a socially-distanced, mask-wearing reality. Yet even now, scientists are still learning new things about the coronavirus and how it impacts the human body. A new complication showing up in adults has doctors concerned.

Well, you might not be too thrilled to hear it, but if you've come to dread election season, medical science has found some hard facts to back up your fears. It seems that the more stressed out the election is making you feel, the more danger you're in of suffering dangerous health consequences.