FDA’s vaccine advisers to discuss rules for authorizing Covid-19 shots for kids
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration will meet Thursday to discuss what information the agency should ask for in considering the…
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What should vaccinated parents with unvaccinated kids do?
More and more adults are getting vaccinated, but their children under 12 are not yet eligible. What does this mean for parents who are now returning…
Continue Reading 5 signs your workouts are working that have nothing to do with a scale
What happens when you’re feeling physically good, happy with the progress you’re making in your workouts and healthy diet, but step on…
Continue Reading US reports lowest average of daily Covid-19 infections and deaths since March 2020. But experts warn millions are still vulnerable
The US is making significant strides in curbing the coronavirus pandemic just in time for the summer, with reported infections reaching a new low…
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7 hopeful signs the US is moving past the worst of the pandemic
First, the good news: Covid-19 cases are down in the US. Hospitalizations are dropping. And new deaths have decreased drastically as more Americans…
Continue Reading The coming flu season may be a doozy. Here’s why
The coming flu season may be a doozy. Even as coronavirus was devastating populations around the world, killing 3.7 million people globally, doctors…
Continue Reading Dr. Gupta: How to assess risk when going mask-free
For more than a year now, many of us have followed the standard drill: wash our hands, stay 6 feet apart, choose outdoor activities over indoors, and…
Continue Reading A less offensive way to talk to pregnant people and parents
Ours is not a culture that makes life easy for pregnant people. There’s the side-eye from busybody strangers, in disapproval of a coffee order…
Continue Reading How a ‘micro-practice’ can ease stress and help you sleep
Are you feeling frazzled? That’s relatable. These days, stress and anxiety are soaring across the globe. If you have a minute to spare, you can…
Continue Reading MRSA Fast Facts
Here is some background information about MRSA. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are resistant to all beta-lactam…
Continue Reading People with diabetes who sleep badly are at greater risk of dying prematurely, study suggests
People with diabetes who had trouble falling or staying asleep were 87% more likely to die of any cause over the next nine years than people without…
Continue Reading Why face-to-face gatherings still matter
After more than a year of meeting on Zoom every month, the members of Amy Ettinger’s book club recently tried something radical: They got…
Continue Reading How do you navigate risk in the pandemic? Top poker player tells all
Will it be a royal house or full house or maybe four of a kind? Maria Konnikova is used to thinking about risk tolerance. The…
Continue Reading Have a minute? Try a mindful breathing meditation to improve your day
Are you feeling frazzled? That’s relatable. These days, stress and anxiety are soaring across the globe. If you have a minute to spare, you can…
Continue Reading CDC study finds coronavirus vaccines lead to milder disease in rare breakthrough infections
People who have been vaccinated against coronavirus, if they do become infected, have milder Covid-19 illness than unvaccinated people, a new US…
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CDPH: Fully vaccinated Californians do not need COVID screening, testing in non-healthcare workplaces
The California Department of Public Health updated its COVID-19 testing guidance Monday.…
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Santa Cruz County launches dashboard showing vaccination progress
Santa Cruz County Public Health announced Monday that it has launched a dashboard showing COVID-19 vaccination progress at the local…
Continue Reading A lag in Covid-19 vaccinations among adolescents could delay US return to normalcy, experts warn
While the US sees Covid-19 vaccination rates growing among some populations, experts warn that lags among groups including adolescents could hurt a…
Continue Reading Why you should actually break for lunch
If you’ve been trying to eat healthfully, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of eating breakfast. But you might be wondering…
Continue Reading In controversial decision, FDA approves first new Alzheimer’s disease drug in nearly 20 years
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the use of the experimental drug aducanumab for early phases of Alzheimer’s disease — despite…
Continue Reading It’s time for lunch, so don’t skip it
If you’ve been trying to eat healthfully, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of eating breakfast. But you might be wondering…
Continue Reading The pandemic changed the way we ate and shopped — not always for the better
Covid-19 affected our lives in so many ways, including how we ate and shopped. The changes were not always for the better, according to a series of…
Continue Reading Listeria Fast Facts
Here’s a look at listeriosis, a serious infection generally caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. 2001…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases fall, but unvaccinated children are a ‘vulnerable host’ for coronavirus, doctor says
Americans are getting a breath of fresh air as they enjoy the warmer weather and celebrate reopenings from the pandemic. But as more adults get…
Continue Reading In rural Georgia, a door-to-door push to get neighbors vaccinated against Covid-19
If it were the fall, this group of volunteers — folders in hand, walking shoes on their feet — would be knocking on doors to get out the…
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Sleep hygiene: 8 ways to train your brain for better sleep
The days are longer, full of sunshine and bright with the promise of enjoying a more relaxing spring and summer with your loved ones. But if you want…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases fall to new lows in the US. But unvaccinated children are a ‘vulnerable host’ for the virus, expert says
Americans are finally getting a breath of fresh air, as this summer is beginning to look like a time for not only soaking in the sun but also…
Continue Reading FDA approves diabetes drug to help people keep the pounds off
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable diabetes drug for long-term weight control. “This under-the-skin injection is…
Continue Reading The slowing Covid-19 vaccination rate is worrying experts. Here’s what some states are doing to change the trend
As the US may miss a vaccination goal set by President Joe Biden for July 4, officials are warning against complacency and states are ramping up…
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Is the handshake back? How we’re greeting each other as the world reopens
This summer is bringing back a lot of what we used to call “normal,” including greeting long-lost friends and maskless…
Continue Reading 40 years ago, the first cases of AIDS were reported in the US
On June 5, 1981, a curious report appeared in the Center for Disease Control’s weekly public health digest: Five young, gay men across Los…
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Caught in a ‘pickle,’ millions of Americans might not have had an adequate response to the Covid-19 vaccine
It was a beautiful March afternoon, and as June Tatelman walked her dog in her Boston neighborhood, she was flying high. Tatelman had recently…
Continue Reading Your skin on stress: Pimples, wrinkles, dullness and more
Your skin on stress is not a pretty sight. Stress hormones such as cortisol can trigger breakouts, dull skin, accelerate aging and exasperate skin…
Continue Reading A rise in adolescent hospitalization rates is a reminder that children can suffer from the virus too, expert says
A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among adolescents reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated and practicing prevention measures…
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Health officials discuss vaccination progress on the Central Coast
Health experts are discussing a progress check on vaccinations and the percentage of those eligible who have received at…
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Newsom holds drawing to announce first winners of vaccine giveaway
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Sacramento Friday to draw the first 15 winners who will receive…
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California governor won’t lift virus ‘state of emergency’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend…
Continue Reading Caught in a ‘pickle,’ tens of millions of Americans might not have had an adequate response to the Covid-19 vaccine
It was a beautiful March afternoon, and as June Tatelman walked her dog in her Boston neighborhood, she was flying high. Tatelman had recently…
Continue Reading A rise in adolescent hospitalization rates highlights importance of Covid-19 vaccination, CDC study says
A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among adolescents reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated as well as practicing prevention…
Continue Reading How exercising can affect sleep
It was hard to get enough sleep before the coronavirus pandemic. Sleep problems actually “constitute a global epidemic that threatens health…
Continue Reading Tired? Improve sleep by exercising, using these expert-backed tips
It was hard to get enough sleep before the coronavirus pandemic. Sleep problems actually “constitute a global epidemic that threatens health…
Continue Reading Californians can soon go maskless at work — if every worker in a room is fully vaccinated, safety board says
California workers will no longer be required to wear face masks in the workplace, as long as all employees in a single room are fully vaccinated…
Continue Reading States that fall well below vaccinating 70% of adults are ‘sitting ducks’ for an outbreak, expert warns
The US is pushing to have 70% of adults get at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by July 4, but an expert said that number is important to reach…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases are falling, but experts say kids should still get a vaccine when they can. Here’s why
As a pediatric infectious disease specialist, Dr. Amy Edwards has fielded a lot of questions from worried parents during the pandemic. As case…
Continue Reading Biden administration faces uphill battle to meet its July 4 vaccination goal
The United States faces an uphill battle to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of vaccinating 70% of adults with at least one dose of Covid-19…
Continue Reading Trapped by your own thoughts? Here are 5 ways to free yourself
You stare at your bedroom ceiling, willing yourself to go to sleep. Thoughts race through your head, holding your mind hostage. Or you ruminate on…
Continue Reading 5 steps to free your mind from overthinking
You stare at your bedroom ceiling, willing yourself to go to sleep. Thoughts race through your head, holding your mind hostage. Or you ruminate on…
Continue Reading Average daily pace of newly administered Covid-19 vaccines falls below 1 million, CDC data shows
The seven-day average of newly administered doses of the Covid-19 vaccine has fallen below 1 million per day for the first time since January,…
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Vaccinations stay steady as the first round of big cash prizes gets closer
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) Governor Gavin Newsom calls it a “cash slash lottery,” one for the history books in…
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California Senate rejects workers compensation proposal
The California Senate on Thursday rejected a bill aimed at making it easier for health care employees to have hospitals pay their medical…
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