All adults can get a COVID vaccine booster in California, not just those CDC listed
Nearly 14% of all fully vaccinated adults 18 and older across the state have received a booster shot, according to CDC.
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States in the Southwest U.S. are facing COVID surges
Colorado hospitals are on the verge of a crisis as COVID-19 cases are rising. New Mexico and Utah are not far behind.
With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions
After reducing or eliminating COVID restrictions as more people became vaccinated, many European countries are being forced to reverse course, as infections increase across the continent.
Texas schools can require masks again after a judge overrules state's ban
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that banned mask mandates in public schools. The ruling could have implications for other states with similar bans in place.
New guidance goes against taking an aspirin daily
An influential medical panel is cautioning older adults against taking a low dose of aspirin to prevent a first stroke or heart attack. It's a change in guidance for many Americans.
FDA recalling 2 million Ellume at-home COVID-19 test kits because of false positives
The federal regulatory agency says the recall stems from a manufacturing defect found in some 2 million tests.
Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds
An alternative to original Medicare, the private plans are run mostly by major insurers. A recent analysis estimates Medicare overpaid these insurers by $106 billion from 2010 through 2019.
Judge approves $626 million settlement for victims of the Flint water crisis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ted Leopold, co-lead counsel for the people of Flint, Mich., after a judge approved a settlement for victims of the city's water crisis.
Why low income countries are so short on COVID vaccines. Hint: It's not boosters
Wealthy countries keep buying way more doses than they need. New data shows just how much the stockpile of unused vaccine is growing.
A judge temporarily halts baby powder cancer lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson
Federal bankruptcy Judge Craig Whitley in North Carolina halted roughly 38,000 lawsuits against J&J but only for 60 days. He also shifted the case back to New Jersey where J&J is headquartered.