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Fears over rising illness and death from the delta variant fuel Biden administration push for boosters

The news about the administration’s plan drew praise and criticism.

Rise of delta variant and waning immunity are fueling breakthrough infections, experts say

Although vaccines lower risk of severe illness and death, officials see need for boosters

Prehistoric cave paintings in Spain created by Neanderthals, not our ancestors

The new findings add to increasing evidence that the extinct archaic humans were not the unsophisticated relatives of Homo sapiens.

Study suggests nearly half kids with covid-19 often have no symptoms

Asymptomatic infections were more common in kids than in the elderly or in people without preexisting medical conditions, researchers say.

Biden administration to announce most Americans will need coronavirus booster shots

The actual administration of the boosters is not expected until mid- or late September.

Man shot 6 times waits more than a week for surgery after hospital is overwhelmed by covid

The number of new daily covid-19 hospital admissions and ICU admissions in Texas are both nearing peak levels not seen since December.

Wearing the right shoes to keep you feet pain free

Comfort and support are some of the important factors in looking for footwear, experts say

The Big Number: Moderate consumption of alcohol may be good for your heart

Despite the possible benefit, the researchers warn in a study that drinking alcohol also carries serious risks for the heart, as well as the mind and body generally.

Why allowing kids to roam more helps them to navigate in adulthood

Boys are often allowed to stray farther from home without adult supervision than girls are, researcher says.

For many students, the prospect of a new year in college is exciting and stressful

They will face many adjustments. Here is some expert-backed advice on how to deal with each one.