Oct 28 U.S. introduces more stringent standards for lead poisoning in children By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. health officials are changing their definition of lead poisoning in young children. The more stringent standard was announced Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 28 Moscow shuts most workplaces as COVID infections, deaths soar By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The government's coronavirus task force on Thursday reported 1,159 deaths in 24 hours. To contain the spread President Vladimir Putin has ordered a nonworking period from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7. Continue reading
Oct 28 How one city is reaching the unvaccinated By Laura Santhanam "It's not as efficient as a mass vaccination center, but that doesn't mean it's any less important."… Continue reading
Oct 27 Trials begin on vaccine to prevent an aggressive breast cancer By Candice Norwood, The 19th Scientists are targeting triple-negative cancer, which disproportionately affects Black people. Continue reading
Oct 27 How 'mix and match' COVID-19 booster shots work, according to an infectious disease expert By Glenn J. Rapsinski, The Conversation As boosters are authorized for all three COVID-19 shots available in the U.S., the ability to swap out vaccine types looks to be a boon to the immune system. Continue reading
Oct 27 Stacey Abrams' nonprofit donates $1.34 million to wipe out medical debts By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Fair Fight Political Action Committee said that it's donating $1.34 million from its political action committee to wipe out debt owed by 108,000 people in Georgia, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Continue reading
Oct 27 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds briefing By Associated Press The White House COVID task force is expected to hold a briefing on Wednesday as the U.S. begins to implement nationwide booster shots. Continue reading
Oct 27 At least 59,000 U.S. meat workers caught COVID-19 in 2020, 269 died By Josh Funk, Associated Press A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 4:55 Drought-stricken California faces rise in water theft by illegal marijuana farms By Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters As California faces what is predicted to be one of its worst droughts in recorded history, water managers are seeing record increases in water theft, leaving communities angry and police chasing water bandits constantly on the move. Byrhonda Lyons of… Continue watching
Oct 26 FDA panel backs Pfizer's low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The vote Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration panel moves the nation closer to vaccinating children ages 5 to 11. The FDA isn't bound by the recommendation and is expected to make its own decision within days. Continue reading