One in three coronavirus survivors face psychiatric diagnoses within 6 months: study
New findings suggest one in three coronavirus survivors of some 236,000 individuals under study went on to receive a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months.
New findings suggest one in three coronavirus survivors of some 236,000 individuals under study went on to receive a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months.
University of Notre Dame to require all students to be COVID-19 vaccinated for 2021-2022 school year
The University of Notre Dame will require all students to be fully vaccinated as a condition of enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The University of Notre Dame will require all students to be fully vaccinated as a condition of enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Dissecting the social etiquette of discussing COVID-19 vaccines
Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell communications Group, talks about the right and wrong ways to go about talking about COVID-19 vaccines with your friends, coworkers and family.
Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell communications Group, talks about the right and wrong ways to go about talking about COVID-19 vaccines with your friends, coworkers and family.
Milestone procedure could help thousands with airways damaged by ventilators
Dr. Eric Genden Sr. from Mount Sinai Hospital New York talks about performing the first successful direct transplant of a trachea and what it means for future treatments of those who have been on ventilators.
Dr. Eric Genden Sr. from Mount Sinai Hospital New York talks about performing the first successful direct transplant of a trachea and what it means for future treatments of those who have been on ventilators.
Annual rankings name DuPage as healthiest county in Illinois
Karen Ayala, executive director at the DuPage County Health Department, talks about the factors that led to her county being named the healthiest county in the state.
Karen Ayala, executive director at the DuPage County Health Department, talks about the factors that led to her county being named the healthiest county in the state.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Georgia woman contracts breakthrough COVID-19 infection after vaccination
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Biden moves COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date for all US adults up to April 19
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
‘We can change the world’: Cancer-free Girl Scout sells record 32k boxes, using funds to help sick children
When 8-year-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national sales record for Girl Scout cookies, she wanted to use the money to help children battling cancer - like she did herself.
When 8-year-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national sales record for Girl Scout cookies, she wanted to use the money to help children battling cancer - like she did herself.
CDC: There's 1-in-10,000 chance of getting COVID from surfaces
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Indiana gets $61M to boost coronavirus vaccine among minorities
Indiana is getting $60.8 million in federal funding to support efforts to get minority populations disproportionately affected by the pandemic vaccinated against COVID-19.
Indiana is getting $60.8 million in federal funding to support efforts to get minority populations disproportionately affected by the pandemic vaccinated against COVID-19.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protection lasts at least 6 months, study finds
New research suggests Moderna’s vaccine against COVID-19 offers protection for at least six months, echoing findings from Pfizer last week.
New research suggests Moderna’s vaccine against COVID-19 offers protection for at least six months, echoing findings from Pfizer last week.
CDC gives $124M for Illinois vaccine efforts; Chicago to receive $33M
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday it will be giving over $124 million to support local vaccination efforts in Illinois.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday it will be giving over $124 million to support local vaccination efforts in Illinois.
Chicago 'vaccine hunters' helping eligible residents find appointments
Marc Sender talks about the mission of the 'vaccine hunters' helping local, eligible residents get connected with a vaccine appointment.
Marc Sender talks about the mission of the 'vaccine hunters' helping local, eligible residents get connected with a vaccine appointment.
Of 1.7M fully vaccinated in Michigan, 246 have tested positive for COVID-19
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
FDA approves new ADHD drug for children, the first in more than a decade
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
Cook County to release 30,000 vaccine appointments at 6 p.m. Monday
Cook County health officials will release about 30,000 appointments Monday evening for eligible individuals to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cook County health officials will release about 30,000 appointments Monday evening for eligible individuals to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Public health experts urge Americans to not skip 2nd vaccine dose
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.
The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that both doses offer the best protection against COVID-19, according to experts.