CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.

US: AstraZeneca may have included 'outdated information' in COVID-19 vaccine trial results

The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.

First vaccine site to open in Fort Worth's Stop Six neighborhood

People who live in a low-income Fort Worth neighborhood of Stop Six will soon have an option to get the vaccine close to home.

Anonymous donor pays medical school tuition for an entire class

A couple who wishes to remain anonymous will pay a year of tuition for all 60 of the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine students who started their training this past July.

Growing evidence links COVID-19, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, researchers say

Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.

A rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states

Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.

Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds

Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.

Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds

One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children. 

Girls on the Run DFW pushes through the pandemic
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Girls on the Run DFW is a local charity helping hundreds of North Texas girls not only learn about physical health but mental health. Chair Drew Slone explains how the organization is helping girls during the pandemic, how it could use your help, plus details on a virtual run next month.

North Texans searching for 'waste lists' to get vaccinated early

If you're looking for a vaccine but you're not eligible yet, there are proper ways to get it done. It requires a lot of calling, a lot of work, and it’s usually due to cancellations.

Biden looks to double vaccine goal as US clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20

The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.

Hand sanitizer recalled because containers resemble water bottles

This isn't the first time the agency has raised concern over the packaging of sanitizers amid the coronavirus pandemic.