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COVID-19 has killed more than 640,000 Americans, but the the Yale School of Public Health found that vaccines have prevented up to 279,000 COVID-19 deaths

It turns out the Moderna vaccine booster may be coming out later than its Pfizer counterpart. Here's why.

The COVID-19 strain labeled B.1.621, or "mu," by the WHO is the fifth documented variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Here's what you should know.

As your kids go back to school, you may be worried about their safety and wondering why the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 is not yet available.

Many Americans who have received two-dose vaccines are now looking at boosters and wondering why they're needed. Here's what we know.

As morbid as it sounds, knowing the most common cause of death can offer insight into the harsh topic, making it seem a little more manageable.

Data show that unvaccinated people are twice as likely to end up in the hospital if they contract the delta variant instead of the alpha variant.

Razor burn may cause your skin to itch. However, there is another skin condition that can give your almost identical symptoms: folliculitis.

Johnson & Johnson's HIV vaccine "failed to provide sufficient protection against HIV to young women in sub-Saharan Africa." Efficacy was only 25%.

As the delta variant continues to surge throughout the United States and around the world, researchers have identified a new strain of COVID-19: C.1.2 variant.

Can eating a hot dog really take minutes of your life? Here's what one study says.

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can enter the market under its patented brand name Comirnaty now that it has been fully approved by the FDA.

Teens are seeing the highest COVID-19 rates among children, but why? Here's what the experts say.

Comedian Richard Pryor died at age 65 in 2005. What was his cause of death, and what should you know about this common health condition? Read on to find out.

Research on the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for younger children is ongoing, but the FDA wants more data before issuing full approval for that age group.

Wondering if you should still get a flu shot if you've been vaccinated against COVID-19? Here's what the science says.

Eight-time PGA Tour winner and Masters Champion Patrick Reed was admitted to the hospital with this terrifying illness.

Booster shots for Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines have been announced, but what about Johnson & Johnson? Here's what you need to know.

There have been recent reports about people taking a livestock drug in an attempt to treat COVID-19. Why are they doing this? Read on to get the scoop.

In August 2021, Pfizer became the first COVID-19 vaccine to gain approval from the FDA. Here's what that means.

What's not so great is, some kids, particularly low-income ones, are missing out on some much-needed medical care.

If you've been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be wondering what actions to take if you contract a breakthrough case. Read on to learn more.

Journalist Christiane Amanpour just announced her ovarian cancer diagnosis – and urged women to stand firm when they feel something is wrong with their health.

In 2020, Selena Gomez revealed she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, this condition is still misunderstood. Here's what you should know.

Moderna is testing a booster shot: The tests show promising protections against delta as well as two other variants.

Booster shots become necessary as vaccines become less effective. The upcoming COVID-19 vaccine booster rollout is scheduled to start on September 20, 2021.

Experts don't yet know how long a booster shot will last, but are recommending to get them eight months after your final previous vaccination shot.