Politics Jan 27 State lawmakers see new opportunities to pass vaccine exemptions after Trump's return Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury databases or dictate what providers must tell patients about the shots.
Nation Dec 17 Madison police say motive for Wisconsin school shooting was 'combination of factors' Shon Barnes, the police chief in Madison, Wisconsin, says it appears to be a "combination of factors."…
Nation Dec 07 UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting opens floodgates of Americans venting insurance frustrations This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.
Health Oct 05 North Carolina distributes EpiPens and Benadryl as stinging insects swarm after Helene Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has also disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects, causing them to swarm and sting people struggling to recover from the storm.
Health Jul 11 The U.S. sees 7 plague cases a year. Here's why Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague. The rare bacterial infection spreads naturally among rodents and is transmitted through the bites of infected fleas.
Health Mar 22 Allergy season has arrived. Experts offered these tips so you can thrive More than 80 million Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Health Oct 04 COVID-19 vaccination cards about to become artifact of the past The days of keeping them tucked in purses and wallets to ensure entry into festivals, bars and restaurants are largely over, and now the ubiquitous white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out.