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When will 70% of adults in your state have received at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine?

President Biden’s July 4 national benchmark will not be met. The states that are falling behind in vaccinations are widespread, with many are in the South and Midwest.

Biden names veteran of last cancer moonshot to help direct new initiative

The announcement signals a ramping up of administration activity on the cancer front.

Coronavirus vaccines are widely available in the U.S. So why are scientists working on new ones?

Even as vaccine supplies outstrip demand in the United States, the scientific quest for coronavirus shots has scarcely eased.

Los Angeles urges everyone to mask up because of delta variant — even the vaccinated

Los Angeles dropped its mask mandate for vaccinated people on June 15 but is asking everyone to put masks back on indoors, citing a growing share of new cases linked to the delta variant.

Los Angeles urges everyone to mask up because of delta variant — even the vaccinated

Los Angeles dropped its mask mandate for vaccinated people on June 15 but is asking everyone to put masks back on indoors, citing a growing share of new cases linked to the delta variant.

This weight-loss device locks your jaw nearly shut. Experts say that’s dangerous and barbaric.

The lead researcher said the apparatus is not meant to be used for general weight loss purposes, but instead for specific cases where there is a clinical need to lose weight quickly.

Your covid questions, answered: Can the coronavirus hibernate in your body, reemerge years later?

There is currently no evidence to suggest the disease could resurface and make a person sick again or lead to other conditions in the future, but it is an active area of research.

How to deal with common digestive problems

Stomach woes become more common with age. Lifestyle changes can make a big difference with heartburn, bloating, constipation, gas and lactose intolerance.

Juul agrees to pay North Carolina $40 million to settle vaping accusations

North Carolina is the first state to reach a settlement with Juul for allegedly targeting youth through social media advertisements and other outlets. Another 13 states and D.C. also have sued the e-cigarette company.

The Big Number: Coffee seen reducing risk of chronic liver disease by 21 percent

The recent findings are in sync with research in the past decades that has found a variety of health benefits for the brewed drink.