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'Ticking time bomb': PFAS chemicals in drinking water alarm scientists over health risks
ABC News(TUCSON, Ariz.) -- A family of colorless and tasteless man-made chemicals -- largely unregulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- has become a growing concern for drinking water ...
Aug 10, 2021
What we know and don't know about the COVID vaccine timeline for children under 12
Vadym Terelyuk/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- As the delta variant spreads, posing a heightened risk to everyone who isn't vaccinated, demand has skyrocketed for a vaccine that will protect young children who ...
Aug 10, 2021
Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients share why they changed their minds about the shot
SolStock/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients are sharing their stories of battling the dangerous virus and why the experience changed their minds about the shot. 'I thought I was g...
Aug 10, 2021
Alarming 94K surge in COVID-19 cases among kids, hospitals overwhelmed
sudok1/iStock(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Public health experts and state officials are raising alarms about a surge in COVID hospitalizations among children -- now at their steepest and seeing the mos...
Aug 09, 2021
Fires out West: Health tips for residents who are escaping the flames
Osarieme Eweka/iStock(NEW YORK) — The dangerous wildfires erupting across large portions of the Western U.S. are bringing major health risks to the residents. The Dixie Fire near the Feather Riv...
Aug 09, 2021
At least two Florida school districts refuse to allow students to opt out of wearing masks
FatCamera/iStock(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Risking financial consequences from the state of Florida, the superintendent of Leon County Schools refused Monday to allow parents to opt their children ou...
Aug 09, 2021
Dr. Jha's 5-point COVID-19 strategy for getting kids back to school safely
FatCamera/iStock(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 delta variant continues to raise new concerns for Americans, parents can follow a set of five principles to help make going back to school safer for their...
Aug 09, 2021
How Barry's seeks to redefine group fitness in a post-pandemic era
Ridofranz/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Amid mask mandates and social distancing of a global pandemic, Barry's, a boutique fitness club, says it's disrupting the industry by giving consumers access to their pro...
Aug 09, 2021
After months of vaccine incentives, nation changes course
Bill Oxford/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Life may be about to get tougher for the unvaccinated -- and it's not only because of their significantly increased risk of getting COVID-19 and becoming very sick. A r...
Aug 06, 2021
Is delta more dangerous for children? Pediatrician answers top back-to-school questions
kevajefimija/iStock(New York) — With the hyper-transmissible delta variant driving a new COVID-19 surge, many families are wondering if it's safe to send young children back to school for in-per...
Aug 05, 2021