Health & Fitness
Flu activity remains high but shows signs of slowing in parts of the US, CDC says
December 20, 2022
Flu activity remains high but shows signs of slowing in parts of the US, CDC says
A flu season that hit the United States early and hard is showing the first signs of slowing in parts…
What parents should know about Covid vaccine boosters for kids age 5 and under
December 14, 2022
What parents should know about Covid vaccine boosters for kids age 5 and under
Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized the bivalent Covid-19 booster for children 6 months to 5 years…
Vaccine fatigue is leaving the US vulnerable to flu
December 14, 2022
Vaccine fatigue is leaving the US vulnerable to flu
The flu season ramped up early in the United States this year, but vaccination rates are far from keeping pace.…
China scraps virus tracking app as country braces for Covid impact
December 13, 2022
China scraps virus tracking app as country braces for Covid impact
Beijing CNN — China is bracing for an unprecedented wave of Covid-19 cases as it dismantles large parts of its…
Six everyday ways to keep back pain at bay
December 12, 2022
Six everyday ways to keep back pain at bay
CNN — For many people, back pain can make it difficult to function in everyday life. It affects how you…
Sports Achraf Hakimi’s nerveless ‘Panenka’ penalty seals stunning World Cup shock as Morocco beats Spain in shootout to reach quarterfinals
December 7, 2022
Sports Achraf Hakimi’s nerveless ‘Panenka’ penalty seals stunning World Cup shock as Morocco beats Spain in shootout to reach quarterfinals
CNN — Morocco continued its stunning run at Qatar 2022, beating Spain on penalties to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time…
Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter
December 6, 2022
Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter
A chill is in the air, and you all know what that means — it’s time for cold and flu…
As respiratory viruses strain US health care systems, Biden administration tells states how it’s ready to help
December 5, 2022
As respiratory viruses strain US health care systems, Biden administration tells states how it’s ready to help
Nearly 20,000 people in the United States were admitted to the hospital for flu last week, almost double the number…
Poor sleep can make you prickly. Here’s what to do
December 5, 2022
Poor sleep can make you prickly. Here’s what to do
Holiday stress. Work problems. Money concerns. Family issues — the worries that can keep you up at night are infinite.…
Australia stuns Denmark to reach World Cup knockout stages
December 1, 2022
Australia stuns Denmark to reach World Cup knockout stages
Australia stunned Denmark – a team ranked 28 places above the Socceroos in FIFA’s World Rankings – to reach the World…