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COVID hospitalizations and deaths surge in Los Angeles County

Friday, January 21

(NEW YORK) -- As the recent COVID-19 wave begins to ebb on the East Coast and in the Midwest, Los Angeles County is still being battered by the virus. The county reported 102 new COVID... Read More.

Peanut allergy treatment effective on toddlers, study finds

Friday, January 21

(NEW YORK) -- A peanut allergy treatment often used on children 4 years old and up in the U.S. appears to be safe for toddlers too, a new study has found. Around 2% of children... Read More.

Finding a therapist can be difficult. Experts explain how to find right one for you

Friday, January 21

(NEW YORK) -- There's no denying therapy can be a valuable resource for guiding you through life's ups and downs. However, it's also important to recognize that your first meeting with a therapist may not... Read More.

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Inside Oklahoma’s surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among children

Friday, January 21

(OKLAHOMA CITY) -- Oklahoma doctors say they are seeing a massive surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among children -- more than during any previous wave of the pandemic. Between Jan. 9 and Jan. 15,... Read More.

CDC urges Americans to get moving, but there’s no simple solution

Thursday, January 20

(NEW YORK) -- While the benefits of exercise are becoming increasingly well known, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that more than one-fifth of Americans remain physically inactive. In the... Read More.

Many COVID-19 vaccine side effects caused by placebo effect: Study

Thursday, January 20

(NEW YORK) -- Many continue to worry about experiencing side effects from vaccines -- especially the COVID-19 vaccines -- but new data from a comprehensive meta-analysis suggests there is little to fear. The study from... Read More.

Vaccinated people with prior COVID infection had strongest protection during delta, CDC study finds

Wednesday, January 19

(ATLANTA) -- Both vaccination and a prior infection provided protection against another infection and hospitalization due to COVID-19 during the United States' delta wave, according to a study released Wednesday by the Centers for... Read More.

Three easy food and beverage swaps to level up health at home and reduce inflammation

Wednesday, January 19

(NEW YORK) -- Registered dietician and author Rachel Beller joined "Good Morning America" to share tips that will help others level up their nutrition and may help reduce the risk of chronic illness through... Read More.

Biden administration speaks out on federal blood donation policy impacting gay men amid national blood shortage

Tuesday, January 18

(WASHINGTON) -- For the first time, the Biden administration is commenting on the Food and Drug Administration's long-time blood donation guidelines, which are impacting the LGBTQ+ community by preventing gay and bisexual men from... Read More.

Tennis legend Chris Evert reveals ovarian cancer diagnosis

Monday, January 17

(NEW YORK) -- Former world No. 1 tennis player Chris Evert revealed she is battling Stage 1 ovarian cancer. Evert shared the news in a Tweet on Friday. "I wanted to share my stage 1 ovarian... Read More.