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Louisiana hospital staff stayed behind to care for 19 babies as Hurricane Laura hit

Even as Hurricane Laura bore down on a hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana, someone had to watch the babies.

Fauci says he was in surgery when task force discussed CDC testing guidelines

White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was undergoing surgery and not part of the discussion during the August 20 task force meeting when updated US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines were discussed.

CDC was pressured 'from the top down' to change coronavirus testing guidance, official says

A sudden change in federal guidelines on coronavirus testing came this week as a result of pressure from the upper ranks of the Trump administration, a federal health official close to the process tells CNN, and a key White House …

Pediatricians call for schools to end active shooter trainings that could traumatize students

A top pediatricians' group says realistic active shooter drills can unnecessarily traumatize children, and schools should stop running them.

Hong Kong man 'first case' documented of getting coronavirus twice, researchers say

A 33-year-old man living in Hong Kong had Covid-19 twice this year, according to preliminary research.

KFC suspends its 'finger lickin' good' slogan because of coronavirus

Kentucky Fried Chicken has decided to pause using its "finger lickin' good" slogan because ... well, that's probably not the best idea right now.

Try this Earth-friendly diet: How to shop, cook and eat to fight climate change

There is no avoiding it — we have to eat every day. And as the effects of climate change become increasingly evident, the choices we make about what we're eating are more significant than ever.

Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of August 17

The Houston Health Department and United Memorial Medical Center announce an additional free COVID-19 testing site this week.

The next Girl Scouts cookie flavor to grace your mouth: French toast

French toast is no longer just for the breakfast table. Starting in 2021, it can pair just as well with wine as a dessert -- thanks to a new Girl Scouts cookie flavor.

A Black medical student is working the front lines of the pandemic at the same hospital where he once was a security guard

Russell Ledet didn't think going to college was in the cards for him because of how much it was going to cost.

UNC Chapel Hill chancellor blames off-campus activities for surge in Covid-19 cases

Off-campus activities caused a surge in Covid-19 cases among students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, despite precautions the school took to limit the virus' spread, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said.

A California resident has been diagnosed with plague for the first time in five years

A South Lake Tahoe resident has been diagnosed with the plague, marking the first human case in California since 2015.

Harris County Department of Education Releases Comprehensive 2020-2021 Calendar for 25 School Districts

Key dates for the 2020-2021 school year for all 25 school districts in Harris County are available through the Harris County Department of Education comprehensive school district calendar.

Female Face Shaving: Dr.Sheg Discusses If It’s Worth It

A new shaving trend has been circling the beauty community - dermaplaning, also referred to as face shaving. Dermaplaning involves a single blade exfoliating tool that gently scrapes off dead skin cells, scar tissue and hair from the face to …

The Health Museum to Reopen Friday, August 21

The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science announced today that it will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 22, 2020, and to museum members on Friday, August 21, with new hours and updated health protocols. Members …