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According to public health officials, the highly contagious COVID-19 variant Omicron is affecting child hospitalization rates. Here's how.

Wondering if you'll need to wear a mask when gathering with your family this holiday season? Here's what the experts say.

The FDA authorized the use of Actemra (tocilizumab), a drug traditionally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, for the treatment of some patients with COVID-19.

The CDC prefers the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and booster, but the shot may still be a good idea for some people.

COVID-19 testing can be a tricky topic, because there are so many different types of tests out there. Here's a complete guide to everything you need to know.

British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline and VIR Biotechnology have produced a monoclonal antibody treatment that early data shows is effective against Omicron.

If you are already vaccinated but have not received a booster, you may be wondering if you are still considered fully vaccinated.

So far, reported symptoms of the Omicron COVID-19 variant include congestion, cough, and fatigue. Thus far, no deaths have been reported.

At the beginning of the month, the number of COVID-19 cases was decreasing. Now, as the month draws to a close, the decline shows no signs of slowing down.

Waning vaccine immunity is real, but does that mean you should start panicking? Here's what the experts say.

If you received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and are wondering if or when there will be a booster shot, you'll want to keep reading.

The pandemic is still ongoing, but a lot has changed in the past year, and so have travel recommendations. Here is how to prepare for holiday travel,

Moderna's new vaccine would allow people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu via one shot. Testing for the vaccine could start in six to 12 months.

A press release from NYU Langone Health revealed that researchers had successfully transplanted a pig kidney into a brain-dead patient. Here's what we know.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is in charge of naming COVID-19 variants, including Omicron. Here's how the organization came up with the name.

Experts are learning more about the Omicron variant of COVID-19 as it continues to spread, and early data shows how it differs from other variants.

According to the CDC, this is what you should do if you've been exposed to COVID-19.

Blink-182 guitarist and singer Mark Hoppus shocked fans in June when he revealed his cancer diagnosis. He has now shared an update following chemotherapy.

Using mRNA technology could completely change the way that other vaccines are developed in the future.

If you're vaccinated against COVID-19, you won't have to worry about forgetting just what you received. Here's what the government is doing to make sure.

As of the latest press release from drug company Pfizer, we may not be waiting too much longer for a coronavirus vaccine.

Fans are embracing all things Barbie -- but doctors want you to stay away from the TikTok Barbie foot challenge. Here's why you might want to skip it.

Several months after her death, initial reports concerning the cause of Lisa Marie Presley's sudden demise were released to the public.

Opill, the first OTC birth control pill, has received FDA approval and will be available in physical and online stores in 2024.

According to a 2023 study, at least one forever chemical (PFAS) was found in almost half the tap and well water samples tested. Here's why that's concerning.

Despite being pretty safe, there are some people for whom teeth-whitening is not advised. Does this potentially include pregnant individuals?

Eating spicy foods can lead to a slew of health benefits. But can doing so actually cure the common cold? Here's what experts say, and what you should consider.