China's COVID trauma returns as hazmat workers disinfect streets
Netizens have wondered aloud whether the ongoing wave of respiratory illnesses will usher in a new lockdown.
Dolly Parton's halftime show comes under fire
As Parton performed during the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving game against the Washington Commanders, some social media users criticized her over a past donation.
Chinese hospitals overloaded as pneumonia rampages
The WHO says China's health authorities have assured it no novel pathogen is to blame.
China pneumonia update as WHO raises questions about mystery illness
Chinese authorities said during a press conference that the increase could be attributed to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
Illness spreading in China sparks fears of COVID-style lockdowns
Social media users are worrying that another lockdown is in sight after an uptick in pneumonia was reported in China.
China's child pneumonia outbreak sparks global fears: "Eerily familiar"
The WHO intimated that officials were not sharing information on the outbreak, which some saw as reminiscent of the early days of the pandemic.
Killing 'zombie' cells can reverse COVID brain aging
Infection with SARS-CoV-2 accelerates the rate of premature aging in the brain. But what if there was a way to turn back the clock?
COVID mask apdate as California county issues mandate
A Marin County health order has made COVID-19 masks compulsory in some situations after a rise in cases of the virus nationally over the summer.
COVID map shows 8 states with rise in deaths
Maryland had the highest increase and the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the entire country.
COVID's evolution may have been driven by human behavior, say biologists
Mathematical models suggest that our own isolation strategies may have driven the evolution of more successful virus strains.
Republican avoids Fox host's COVID conspiracy theory
A Fox Business host floated a theory that COVID-19 might have been intentional to remove Donald Trump from office.
Thanksgiving will be more stressful this year - here's why
A survey says holiday stress has been worsened by international issues, higher prices, rising cases of COVID and flu and travel concerns.
COVID map shows US regions with higher case levels
States in the Great Lakes and northern Midwest regions are among those with the highest proportions of positive tests.
COVID map shows where hospitalizations have risen most
Hospital admissions rose most rapidly in parts of the upper Midwest, south Atlantic and southern Mountain regions.
Scientists reveal exactly how screen time affects children's brains
The pandemic and the lockdowns caused a prominent rise in reliance on digital devices, the study author told Newsweek.
Air filters don't stop you getting sick, microbiologists say
"Our findings are disappointing," Julii Brainard told Newsweek
COVID map shows rising hospitalization hotspots in the US
States with the highest rates of increasing hospitalizations include Alaska, Hawaii, South Dakota, Kentucky, Delaware and Rhode Island.
Devon Wylie's death sparks COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories
"Another 'died suddenly' athlete for the list. No cause of death given of course," someone wrote on X.
Matt Gaetz claims "Big Pharma" prevents colleagues investigating vaccines
Gaetz spoke at a hearing hosted by Marjorie Taylor Greene about "injuries caused by COVID-19 vaccines."
Supreme Court delivers blow to vaccine skeptics
"We are disappointed the Supreme Court did not take up this issue now," a lawyer for the four nurses told Newsweek.
Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to expose "truth" about COVID vaccines
The Georgia representative will hold a hearing on Monday about alleged "injuries" caused by the jab, hearing from a panel of sceptics.
Matt Ulrich's death sparks COVID vaccine conspiracy theories
The Indianapolis Colts team owner announced Ulrich's death on Wednesday: "I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich."
COVID map shows where hospitalizations are increasing in the US
Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska are seeing the largest spike in rates of COVID hospitalizations, CDC data shows.
Rand Paul wants Fauci taken down or a new law passed
"He lied to Congress. That's a felony," Senator Rand Paul said while speaking about Dr. Anthony Fauci.
COVID US map shows states where cases are highest in latest week
Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming were the worst-hit states.
Donald Trump's Veiled Swipe at Ron DeSantis Backfires
The former president omitted his Republican rival as he listed governors who did a "great job" during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID map shows hospitalizations hotspots in US
Seven states have seen a significant increase in hospitalizations in the latest week with hospital admissions increasing by a factor of 10 in certain areas.
One Thing Congress Can Do to Help Working Families Today
American children and families are at a crossroads, and without congressional action, access to child care will be in critical jeopardy across the country.
Infant mortality has jumped in four US states
In one state, infant mortality rates rose 30 percent from 2021 to 2022.
COVID map shows states where case counts are highest
8.7 percent of COVID tests across the U.S. came back positive in the week ending October 21, a decrease from the previous week's 9.5 percent.