Louisiana mom goes from QAnon believer to vaccine advocate
Ella Conrad's mom started listening to doctors and following the science — going from a QAnon follower to a vaccine advocate for her state.
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How COVID contributed to a worrying spike in female suicides in Japan
While the rates of suicides by men and full-time working women dropped, the overall figure was up, and women without stable employment seem to have been hit hardest.
At least 18 billionaires got stimulus checks, report says
Some 270 ultra-wealthy people who received the checks had reported negative net incomes on their tax returns, according to ProPublica.
New COVID pill cut hospital and death risk by 89%, Pfizer says
Pfizer said it will ask the FDA and international regulators to authorize its pill as soon as possible.
Deal scrapped between feds and firm behind J&J COVID vaccine mix-up
Emergent BioSolutions says it will continue making COVID-19 vaccine for Johnson & Johnson under a separate deal.
Global leaders pledge to fight climate change
As world leaders leave a crucial climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, it's now time for diplomats to negotiate pledges made during the conference. Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, a climate change expert and U.S. president of the social networking site "We Don't Have Time" joins Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss the urgency of fulfilling commitments to tackle global warming.
The next phase: Latest on COVID boosters
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus breaks down the latest on vaccine booster shots, mixing and matching, and the status of vaccines for children.
White House implementing business vaccine mandate and testing rules
Employers have to choose either full vaccination or weekly testing for their employees within 30 days and implement the mandate within 60 days.
Longest uptick of new COVID vaccinations in months
The pace of first doses has climbed for eight straight days, the longest stretch since August.
Jobless claims sink to new pandemic low
Roughly 269,000 Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign the job market continues to heal.
Why inflation may no longer be considered "transitory"
The Federal Reserve describes higher inflation as fleeting, but economists expect it to stick around into 2022.
U.K. is first country to OK use of Merck antiviral drug for COVID-19
The drugmaker is also seeking emergency approval in the U.S. and Europe for the first pill shown to treat the coronavirus, and it's sharing its formula.
Children receive first shots of COVID vaccine
Every school-age child in the U.S. is now eligible for COVID-19 shots after Pfizer's mini dose received the green light from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Janet Shamlian takes a look.
Nursing school applications increase despite toll of pandemic
Nursing school applicants have not let the pandemic dissuade them from pursuing their dreams.
Amazon targeting an untapped group of hires: Parents
The retailer is rolling out flexible scheduling to appeal to the millions of women who've dropped out of the job market.
CDC director on COVID vaccine for kids and taking "time to get it right"
With the CDC's recommendation, 28 million American children between the ages of 5 to 11 years old are now eligible to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a lower dosage.
Russia continues to see daily COVID deaths set new records
As mistrust of the vaccines and the government fuel a seemingly ceaseless rise in both fatalities and cases, the Kremlin is leaving the big decisions to regional leaders.
COVID vaccine could take "life off of pause" for some kids
Millions of vaccine doses have already been packaged and shipped around the country and are ready for pediatricians and pharmacies to use immediately.
CDC recommends Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids as young as 5
The decision follows a unanimous vote by the agency's outside vaccine experts to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger children.
COVID hospitalizations among school kids much higher in U.S. than U.K.
The most recent statistics comparing the rate of infections per 100,000 in both countries show that for one week in October, the U.S. had over 10 times more hospital admissions for children under 18 than England.
Thousands of NYC firefighters out sick as vaccine mandate starts
Fire commissioner says it is "completely unacceptable" that firefighters abuse medical leave policies.
Innovative program helps kids overcome their fear of needles
An estimated 63% of children are afraid of needles but technology is helping families reduce fear and anxiety.
Colorado hospitals can turn away patients as COVID-19 surges
With medical facilities overwhelmed, health care workers face hard decisions on who should be treated first.
Clogged U.S. supply chains lead to cargo theft
Electronics and food shipments are big targets this year as California tops list of reported thefts.
Potentially faster-spreading Delta variant, AY.4.2, spotted in 8 states
New data from the U.K. suggests vaccines remain effective against the coronavirus variant sometimes called "Delta plus."
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Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
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