Get to know Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Biden's CDC director pick
When Dr. Rochelle Walensky began her career at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in the mid-1990s, finding ways to take on the HIV/AIDS epidemic was an urgent medical priority. That challenge motivated Walensky to devote her career to the treatment of …
Allergy warning for Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine after UK health workers with allergy history suffer reaction
People with a "significant history of allergic reactions" should not be given the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, UK health authorities said Wednesday, after two health care workers experienced symptoms after receiving a shot the day before.
2021 Farm Show Butter Sculpture cancelled due to resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced the cancellation of the annual butter sculpture at the Pennsylvania Farm Show for the virtual edition in 2021.
States face tough questions about who should get Covid-19 vaccines after the initial groups
With the first shipments of a coronavirus vaccine poised to go out as early as this week, the plan to get the shots from the manufacturers into hospitals, assisted living homes, pharmacies and -- ultimately -- Americans' arms, is still …
Automakers are still cranking out masks and other PPE as Covid roars back
When the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States last spring, automakers were asked to step in to help address critical shortages of ventilators, face shields and fabric masks.
Amid cancer treatment, tennis star Carla Suarez Navarro stays 'active' on court
Carla Suarez Navarro is back hitting on a tennis court as she undergoes cancer treatment.
KFC and Lifetime team up for a 'steamy' holiday mini-movie
We are trying really hard not to make a "finger licking good" joke. KFC and Lifetime announced Monday a partnership for a holiday mini-movie.
JANICE WEAVER – Seventh Year Anniversary Blood Drive: SURVIVING – THRIVING & MOBILIZING
During this 2020 holiday season, many are concerned and focused on preparing a festive time for family and friends. However, some will be helping to provide a much-needed service to others by “Giving the Gift of Life” in a season …
Native Texan Launches RancH2O Canned Cocktails
Born and raised in Midland, Texas, Amelia Lettieri grew up with a no-nonsense approach to enjoying a refreshing “no frill” adult beverage. After graduating from college, she worked with several leading beverage companies and with 7-Eleven Inc. She was pivotal …
Dunkin's new Sugarplum Macchiato drink went viral. That was the plan
'Tis the season to go viral, as Dunkin' is discovering with its new eye-catching drink: the Sugarplum Macchiato.
Nurse uses chalk drawings to inspire co-workers
For Angela Meiergerd, a registered nurse at Methodist Fremont Health, fighting on the frontlines against the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll.
Connecticut Restaurant Associations starts ‘Save CT Restaurants’ campaign
More than 600 Connecticut restaurants have closed during the pandemic.
Singapore becomes first country to approve lab-grown meat
Singapore has granted San Francisco start-up Eat Just Inc. regulatory approval to sell its laboratory-grown chicken in the city-state -- the world's first government to allow the sale of cultured meat.
US hits nearly 2,600 Covid-19 deaths in one day -- the highest since April
The US recorded its second-highest one-day tally of Covid-19 deaths Tuesday, and experts say rising coronavirus hospitalizations could portend higher daily counts in the coming weeks.
41 attendees of last month's swingers convention in New Orleans test positive for COVID-19
The owner of a company that hosted a swingers convention in New Orleans last month said 41 of the roughly 300 attendees were diagnosed with COVID-19 following the event.
