US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

Pentagon to review discharges of 8,700 troops who declined COVID vaccine

The Pentagon has ordered the services to review and potentially upgrade the discharge records of about 8,700 troops separated for refusing the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know

Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?

RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel changes COVID-19 shot guidelines

For the first time since the shots were developed, the group has declined to recommend their use — instead leaving the choice up to those who want them.

Gov. Hobbs expands COVID vaccine access with executive order
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order this week to expand access to COVID vaccines after the U.S. Health Department narrowed eligibility. The order came after pharmacies began requiring a prescription for shots.

Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection

A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.

FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know

Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.

Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk

A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.

Dormant cancers can be reawakened by flu, COVID: Study

A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.

COVID cases rising in half of U.S. states
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The CDC says a summer wave of COVID-19 cases are causing the increase, and new variants have come to America after surging in countries overseas.

San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom

Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.

WHO experts issue final report on COVID-19’s origin

The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.

FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines

The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.

'Razor blade throat': COVID's new Nimbus variant
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A new COVID-19 variant spreading in some parts of the world has been nicknamed "razor blade throat" because of its painful symptoms. Dr. Quan with Valleywise Health joined AZAM to discuss what you should know about the "Nimbus" variant.

Feds leave interest rates unchanged
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The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it was once again keeping its key rate unchanged, but said that they foresee two interest rate cuts by the end of this year, the same as they projected in March.

RFK Jr.'s newest CDC vaccine panel includes critics of COVID shots, lockdowns

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the federal vaccine advisory panel after abruptly disbanding the previous 17-member group earlier this week.

US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report

The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.