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Thanksgiving could make or break U.S. coronavirus response

In Pennsylvania, if you’re having friends over to socialize, you’re supposed to wear a mask – and so are your friends. That’s the rule, but Barb Chestnut has no intention of following it. ...

FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received

U.S. health officials Saturday agreed to allow emergency use of a second antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental medicine that President Donald Trump was give...

Pfizer, BioNTech seek emergency use of COVID-19 shots in U.S.

Pfizer formally asked U.S. regulators Friday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and e...

Health experts clash over use of certain drugs for COVID-19

Health officials around the world are clashing over the use of certain drugs for COVID-19, leading to different treatment options for patients depending on where they live. On Fri...

U.S. adult smoking rate looks unchanged, vaping rate higher

NEW YORK – The U.S. decline in cigarette smoking could be stalling while the adult vaping rate appears to be rising, according to a government report released Thursday. About 14% ...

Bayfield family faces tic syndrome, stigma head-on

Affliction turns 10-year-old’s life upside down in 48 hours

Doctor offers tips on caring for mental health during COVID-19

Medical Director of Physician Wellness with Centura Health Dr. Di Thompson recommends these tips to care for community members’ whole health: Make connections and interact (v...

CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus

NEW YORK – U.S. health officials are taking a new tack to encourage Americans to wear masks: They’re emphasizing recent research that a mask protects the person who wears it. Prev...

U.S. allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

WASHINGTON – U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed ...

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective

Pfizer Inc. said Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine may be a remarkable 90% effective, based on early and incomplete test results that nevertheless brought a big burst of optimism to a world d...

Surprised by her own cancer diagnosis, Durangoan urges women to schedule screenings

Debbie Goodman put off mammograms, then she learned the bad news

Mercy Regional Medical Center awarded grant for suicide prevention

Mercy Regional Medical Center has received a $100,000 grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation and will join the foundation’s Zero Suicide Collaborative. The project will move Me...
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