FDA approval of new COVID-19 boosters could come by Friday
Sep 07, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
Health officials recommend spring COVID-19 booster for older adults
Feb 29, 2024
A second booster is appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since a person’s last COVID-19 shot.
CDC shortens recommended COVID isolation period
Mar 01, 2024
New guidance issued Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines will roll out mid-September, officials say
Aug 25, 2023
The new vaccines will target the XBB.1.5 coronavirus subvariant and offer some protection for closely related strains.
Free COVID test orders to end on March 8
Mar 06, 2024
Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID tests after Friday, US health officials announced Tuesday.
FDA approves new COVID-19 booster shots
Sep 11, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
Changes in work environment can cut cardiometabolic risk
Nov 15, 2023
The findings were seen for interventions in the long-term care and information technology sectors that reduce work-family conflict.
Higher, lower HDL cholesterol linked to increased risk for dementia
Oct 04, 2023
An increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia was seen in association with higher and lower versus middle quintile of HDL-C.
COVID-19 meds like Paxlovid will soon have big price tags
Oct 30, 2023
The pills still will be available at no cost until those bought earlier by the federal government run out.
Exercise intervention beneficial for healthcare workers
Aug 10, 2023
A 12-week app-based intervention reduced depressive symptoms, burnout and absenteeism.