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Most of Shanghai has ended virus spread, 1M left in lockdown

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Kim blasts pandemic response as North Korean outbreak surges

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Buddhist chaplains on the rise in US, offering broad appeal

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Some Shanghai businesses to reopen Monday, officials say

Shanghai officials say they will allow some businesses to reopen Monday, even while it remains unclear whether residents will be able to leave their homes.

22 hours ago

North Korea reports 15 more suspected COVID-19 deaths

North Korea says it has confirmed 15 more deaths and hundreds of thousands of additional patients with fevers amid the country’s first COVID-19 outbreak.

1 day ago

South Africa in new surge of COVID from versions of omicron

Health experts in South Africa say the country is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants.

2 days ago

Baby formula shortage fueling spike in milk bank interest

The U.S. baby formula shortage has sparked a surge of interest among moms who want to donate breast milk to help bridge the supply gap as well as those seeking to keep their babies fed.

2 days ago

Some Catholic abortion foes are uneasy about overturning Roe

Leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are calling on the faithful to pray and fast in hopes that the Supreme Court will soon overturn the constitutional right to abortion.

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Ticked Off: What you need to know about Lyme disease

The CDC says the number of tick-borne diseases, like Lyme disease, is increasing at a record pace.

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Shanghai to try to ease 7-week virus lockdown in a few days

An official says Shanghai will try again to reopen in a few days after it has eliminated COVID-19 transmission among the general population.

2 days ago

Ex-nurse sentenced to probation in patient medication death

A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.

3 days ago

The AP Interview: US 'vulnerable' to COVID without new shots

The new White House COVID-19 coordinator is issuing a dire warning.

3 days ago

Bracing for her future: Human medicine rescues giraffe

In the 30 years that Ara Mirzaian has worked with orthotics, he has never had a patient like this: A baby giraffe.

3 days ago

Thousands rally in Croatia after woman denied abortion

Thousands have rallied across Croatia in solidarity with a woman who was denied an abortion despite her fetus having serious health problems.

3 days ago

California lawmakers raise awards for malpractice lawsuits

The California Legislature has voted to increase how much money people can win in medical malpractice lawsuits.

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3 days ago

EXPLAINER: What's behind the baby formula shortage?

Many parents are hunting for infant formula after a combination of short- and long-term problems hit the biggest U.S. brands.

3 days ago

EU plan aims to help get wheat from Ukraine to the world

The European Commission is proposing to help Ukraine move its critical grain supplies to parts of the world at risk of food insecurity.

3 days ago

Report: Trump officials, meat companies knew workers at risk

A new congressional report says that in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers.

3 days ago

South African firm says it may close its COVID vaccine plant

The first factory to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Africa has announced that it has not received enough orders and is planning to stop production within a few weeks, in what a senior World Health Organization official described as a “failure” in efforts to achieve vaccine equity.

3 days ago

WHO: COVID-19 falling everywhere, except Americas and Africa

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide has continued to fall except in the Americas and Africa.

China fights economic slump, sticks to costly 'zero COVID'

China’s leaders are struggling to reverse a deepening economic slump without giving up a “zero-COVID” strategy that shut down Shanghai and other cities.

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North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown

North Korea has imposed a nationwide lockdown to control its first acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak of the pandemic.

FDA is ‘working around the clock’ to address baby formula shortage, Psaki says

Parents tell News4JAX they don’t have many options and are desperately searching for formula.

Creeping COVID-19 cases result in few schools mask mandates

U.S. coronavirus cases are up, leading a smattering of school districts, especially in the Northeast, to bring back mask recommendations and requirements.

The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

Growing numbers of extremely premature infants are getting lifesaving treatment and surviving.

US overdose deaths hit record 107,000 last year, CDC says

More than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, setting another tragic U.S. record.

Are ‘cheat days’ while on a diet or exercise regimen helpful or harmful?

A cheat day is essentially a day in which someone abandons their diet or disciplined eating, and eats items that aren’t very healthy.

How gardening can help prevent osteoporosis

If you are looking for a new hobby to take on this summer, you may want to think about gardening.

Too much time inside: Are your kids nature deficient?

Studies show children are spending more time indoors and less time in nature. It’s a phenomenon some experts have dubbed nature-deficit disorder.

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EU lifts mask recommendation for air travel as pandemic ebbs

The European Union will no longer recommend medical masks be worn at airports and on planes starting next week amid the easing of coronavirus restrictions across the bloc.

China labels WHO remarks on 'zero-COVID' 'irresponsible'

China on Wednesday defended sticking to its strict “zero-COVID” approach, calling critical remarks from the World Health Organization “irresponsible.”.

Blocked Senate bill would make Roe v. Wade law, expand it

Abortion legislation that was rejected in a Senate test vote Wednesday would enshrine into federal law the landmark 1973 Roe v.

Parents hunting for baby formula as shortage spans US

Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because of supply disruptions and a massive safety recall by manufacturer Abbott.

Pandemic gets tougher to track as COVID testing plunges

Testing for COVID-19 has plummeted globally, making it tougher for scientists to track the course of the pandemic and spot worrisome viral mutants as they emerge and spread.

WHO calls on Pfizer to make its COVID pill more available

The head of the World Health Organization has called on Pfizer to make its COVID-19 treatment more widely available in poorer countries.

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AI tool helps physicians keep patients healthier

There’s a new tool that gives PCPs the information they need to help keep patients healthy.

Cardinal: Pope's wheelchair use an example to older adults

A top Vatican cardinal says Pope Francis’ willingness to work despite knee pain that has made walking nearly impossible shows other older adults that they have wisdom and experience to offer younger generations.

Shanghai re-tightens on COVID, frustrating trapped residents

The city of Shanghai is doubling down on pandemic restrictions after a brief period of loosening up, frustrating residents who were hoping a more than monthlong lockdown was finally easing as the number of new cases falls in China’s largest city.

Earth given 50-50 chance of hitting key warming mark by 2026

A new report says there's nearly a 50-50 chance that world will hit a key warming threshold in the next five years.

Idaho lieutenant governor wants harshest US abortion ban

Republican Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Janice McGeachin wants Republican Gov. Brad Little to call a special session to eliminate rape and incest as exceptions to Idaho's abortion law.

More than 1,000 adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in Florida for 1st time since March

Florida has above 1,000 adults hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 for the first time since March, according to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services data.

Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill

A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.

Give me a break: Survey shows why mindful moments matter

The majority of Americans find that taking small moments throughout the day is beneficial to their mental health, according to a new Cleveland Clinic survey.

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