Coronavirus
In late 2019/early 2020, news of a respiratory virus was first reported. It went on to become COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus. COVID-19 mainly impacts older people and people with underlying medical conditions like asthma, heart disease, obesity, etc. Millions of people became infected with the virus worldwide, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Trump admin drops COVID vaccine fraud charges against Utah doctor
Attorney General Pam Bondi dropped federal charges against a Utah doctor accused of faking COVID-19 vaccine cards and giving saline shots.
Chinese man accused of hacking and stealing Covid research arrested—FBI
The man was arrested in Italy and will be extradited to the United States.
RFK Jr. faces new lawsuit from top medical groups: "Existential threat"
The suit challenges Kennedy's unilateral decision to revoke COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women.
COVID vaccines heart risk warning update issued by FDA
The FDA has asked Pfizer and Moderna to expand its existing warnings on myocarditis and pericarditis.
New bat viruses discovered in China "raising urgent concerns"
Scientists found over 20 new bat viruses in China—including two linked to deadly henipaviruses.
How Austin is navigating the post-pandemic housing hangover
Falling home prices reflect "a positive shift" for Austin, experts say.
HIV: Supercharged vaccine could protect well with just one dose
The approach employed by the research team could be used against other diseases—including COVID-19 and influenza.
"Razor throat": Nimbus COVID symptoms to watch for as new variant rises
Reports of the painful throat symptoms have been noted in China, where the new strain was first detected.
Why are so many children getting long COVID?
A study by Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) last year found that up to 5.8 million American children now have long COVID.
Marjorie Taylor Greene fumes over vaccine approval: 'Not MAHA at all'
The FDA has approved Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Soldier pardoned by Trump shares 'Plandemic' conspiracy image
A soldier received a Presidential pardon after being court-martialed for refusing to comply with military COVID-19 protocols in 2022.
What RFK Jr. has said about COVID vaccines
The HHS secretary has repeatedly spread misleading and false claims about COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 NB 18.1 variant: Symptoms to watch for as virus surges
In some cases, "symptoms can escalate to more severe respiratory distress," infectious disease expert Dr. Tyler Evans told Newsweek.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. changes his mind about COVID vaccine
Kennedy announced that the CDC is no longer recommending routine COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and healthy children.
Rents drop for third consecutive year after 2022 peak—report
The rent-to-income ratio was 23.4 percent those earning the typical household income, down from 24.7 percent in April 2024.
MAHA influencer slams Trump admin COVID vaccine update—"Really unfortunate"
"Here is a prime example of just how influential Big Pharma still is," MAHA influencer Diana Atieh told Newsweek.
Trump administration issues major COVID vaccine update
Trump admin's new FDA update limits annual COVID shots to high-risk groups, ending routine access for healthy kids and adults.
Letitia James reacts after judge rebukes Trump admin
The federal money in question was originally allocated by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic and supports a range of services.
"We currently have no container ships," Seattle port says
Seattle port commissioner Ryan Calkins described the decline in activity as "a stark reminder" of the impact of tariffs.
Who is Vinay Prasad? RFK Jr. taps pharma critic to lead FDA vaccine program
Prasad's appointment marks the latest addition of a medical skeptic and critics of COVID-19 policies to federal health leadership.
Flu vaccines may slightly disrupt your menstrual cycle
The researchers analyzed data on 1,501 individuals who reported regular menstrual cycles.
What to eat when you're living with long Covid
A common mistake made by many recovering from long COVID is that they don't eat enough calories, Lily Spechler, a registered dietician based in Vermont, said.
China reacts to Trump's COVID-19 "lab leak" website
Trump said on Tuesday COVID will not, however, feature in trade negotiations, saying he wouldn't "play hardball" with China.
Fauci faces anger, support over Trump's COVID lab website
The former top U.S. official has faced criticism from MAGA figures over how the U.S. handled the pandemic.
Trump admin declares China "lab leak" the true origins of COVID-19
"Public health officials often mislead the American people," the White House said.
Millennials selling homes they bought in pandemic after realizing "mistake"
At the height of the pandemic, historically low mortgage rates and the flexibility of remote work encouraged millions to enter the housing market quickly.
800,000 Americans removed from health care plan in one month
Enrollment in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was protected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Cuts to USAID and the CDC Mean More Sickness in the U.S. | Opinion
There are cuts to pandemic preparedness, even though we are barely emerging from the Covid pandemic, and it was less than 10 years ago that we experienced the largest epidemic of Ebola.
WHO director issues warning on 'next pandemic'
The "next pandemic" is not "theoretical" but an "epidemiological certainty," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
John Rich told Donald Trump why he was being booed at his own rallies
The country singer said he advised Trump to stop discussing one of his key accomplishments to avoid being booed by his own supporters.