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Catherine Caruso

Which States Have Less Than 10% Of ICU Beds Available Due To COVID-19?

Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Texas have less than 10% of their ICU beds available.

Woman hospitalized from COVID-19 receiving care from suited up medical professionals

Erin Marie

How Much More Of A Risk Do You Have Of Dying From COVID-19 If You Aren't Vaccinated?

Unvaccinated individuals are at a much higher risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. But just how much higher is this risk?

Dr. Fauci addressing the public at a podium

Erin Marie

Why Dr. Fauci Believes There Will Need To Be Many More Vaccine Mandates

This is why Dr. Anthony Fauci believes there will need to be many more COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the United States.

A. Sooter

Study Reveals How Long It Really Takes To Recover From A Lack Of Sleep

A study of 13 young adults found that sleep-deprived participants were still lagging in mental processing and memory after a week of unrestricted sleep.

mRNA and a vaccine needle painted on wooden blocks

A. Sooter

How mRNA Vaccines Could Potentially Change The Course Of Treatment For Cancer

Clinical trials found that, in mice with skin or lung disease, an mRNA treatment caused cancer tumors to shrink. The treatment is now in human trials.

Pregnant woman wearing mask, pointing to arm bandage

Nicole LaMarco

How Do COVID-19 Vaccines Really Impact Reproductive Health?

Wondering if the vaccine could impact your fertility? Here's what the experts say.

Kimberly Smith

Which Age Group Faces The Risk Of Severe COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases?

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breakthrough cases are occurring more frequently in this age group.

Jenna Demmer

Do Vaccines Reduce Your Risk Of Long COVID?

A recent Lancet study indicates that not do vaccines reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, but also long-term symptoms for those who get infected.

A woman gives another woman a booster shot

Anne Taylor

What Can The U.S. Learn From Israel's COVID-19 Booster Shot Rollout?

Israel is currently seeing a sharp decline in COVID cases after offering booster shots to all citizens at the end of August. Here's why that's important.

Jenna Demmer

How Many Lives Have Been Saved By COVID-19 Vaccines So Far?

COVID-19 has killed more than 640,000 Americans, but the the Yale School of Public Health found that vaccines have prevented up to 279,000 COVID-19 deaths

A. Sooter

The Real Reason The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Will Come Later Than Pfizer

It turns out the Moderna vaccine booster may be coming out later than its Pfizer counterpart. Here's why.

Maria Faller

Everything We Know About The COVID-19 Mu Variant

The COVID-19 strain labeled B.1.621, or "mu," by the WHO is the fifth documented variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Here's what you should know.

Catherine Caruso

Why Is A COVID-19 Vaccine For Children Taking So Much Longer Than One For Adults?

As your kids go back to school, you may be worried about their safety and wondering why the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 is not yet available.

A healthcare worker administering a vaccination shot to a woman

A. Sooter

The Real Reason Three Doses Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Needed For Full Protection

Many Americans who have received two-dose vaccines are now looking at boosters and wondering why they're needed. Here's what we know.

A. Sooter

What Is The Leading Cause Of Death In The United States?

As morbid as it sounds, knowing the most common cause of death can offer insight into the harsh topic, making it seem a little more manageable.

Jenna Demmer

Is The Delta Variant More Likely To Land You In The Hospital?

Data show that unvaccinated people are twice as likely to end up in the hospital if they contract the delta variant instead of the alpha variant.

Agnes Erickson

Razor Burn Versus Folliculitis: What's The Difference?

Razor burn may cause your skin to itch. However, there is another skin condition that can give your almost identical symptoms: folliculitis.

Robin Rothstein

The Johnson & Johnson HIV Vaccine Failed. Here's What We Know

Johnson & Johnson's HIV vaccine "failed to provide sufficient protection against HIV to young women in sub-Saharan Africa." Efficacy was only 25%.

Catherine Caruso

Everything We Know About The C.1.2 COVID-19 Variant

As the delta variant continues to surge throughout the United States and around the world, researchers have identified a new strain of COVID-19: C.1.2 variant.

Maria Faller

Does Eating A Hot Dog Really Take 36 Minutes Off Of Your Life?

Can eating a hot dog really take minutes of your life? Here's what one study says.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine vial and syringe

Catherine Caruso

Why Pfizer Changed The Name Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can enter the market under its patented brand name Comirnaty now that it has been fully approved by the FDA.

Catherine Caruso

The Real Reason Teens Are Seeing The Highest COVID-19 Rates Among Children

Teens are seeing the highest COVID-19 rates among children, but why? Here's what the experts say.

Kimberly Smith

Richard Pryor's Cause Of Death Explained

Comedian Richard Pryor died at age 65 in 2005. What was his cause of death, and what should you know about this common health condition? Read on to find out.

Erin Marie

When Can Children 12 And Under Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?

Research on the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for younger children is ongoing, but the FDA wants more data before issuing full approval for that age group.