Pfizer-BioNTech will seek authorization for second COVID booster for older adults
Pfizer and BioNTech are planning to ask the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a second COVID-19 booster shot for people age 65 and older.
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Stroke rates are increasing among young people. Here's what you need to know
Hailey Bieber's blood clot in the brain shows that young people can experience stroke-like symptoms, too. And among young people, stroke rates are on the rise.
Some people aren't ready to stop masking, but it can be tough to go against the grain
Not everyone feels safe shedding COVID precautions. But it can be awkward being the only masked person in a room. Here's how to cope with the uncertainty of risk right now — and the peer pressure.
Katrina Spade: Could our bodies help new life grow after we die?
We compost plants and livestock, so why not humans? Katrina Spade says that if you want to help the planet one last time, consider composting your body.
Americans' stress is spiking over inflation, war in Ukraine, survey finds
The annual survey finds Americans more on edge than ever, triggered by financial issues, the war overseas and the cumulative pressure of living through the pandemic.
Americans are stuck in unhealthy pandemic habits. Here's how to reboot
After two years of pandemic life, people have learned to cope in ways that have become stubborn, unhealthy habits. But there are positive steps we can take to reset a healthy lifestyle.
5 ways to bounce back better from a sports injury
If you are used to regular exercise and conditioning, the sudden shock of immobility or pain is both frustrating and depressing. Here are some things you can do to make your recovery easier.
'Test to Treat' gets COVID pills to at-risk patients fast but its reach is limited
The Biden administration's new program enables high-risk patients who test positive to get antiviral pills on the spot in some pharmacies. But many pharmacies won't be able to participate.
Bubbles, breathwork or bribery? If your kid has needle phobia, try these tips
With flu shots and COVID vaccines looming on the horizon for many kids, a doctor shares techniques that worked for her when dealing with her own child's fear of needles.
For some patients, cardiovascular problems persist long after COVID
After recovering from their initial illness, COVID-19 patients can sometimes suffer serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes — even up to a year later. New research quantifies the risk.