The pandemic may end at some point, but researchers say we likely will be dealing with COVID-19 in some form on a long-term basis. It may be similar to the seasonal flu where a vaccine is needed every year...

While COVID vaccines have been very popular with nearly 60 percent of the population vaccinated, booster shots have only been administered to approximately 40 percent of the population. Researchers say we likely will need these boosters to stay safe from COVID over the long haul...

Messenger RNA has been used most recently to create the COVID vaccines, but researchers have been working with it in the lab in cancer research as well as treatments for other types of viruses because of its ability to target and change the immune system...

Self-care — like eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep — took a hit during the pandemic. Experts say it’s important for long-term health...

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There are millions of people who are not able to take the COVID-19 vaccines for medical reasons. Now the FDA has given Emergency Use Authorization to an injection that offers these patients antibodies that protect against COVID infection...

Many children gained a very significant amount of weight during the pandemic due to stress, poor sleep and a lack of exercise -- among other reasons. Parents can help their children lose weight by helping kids to reduce stress, get more sleep and increase their physical activity...

Physical activity plans along with so many other routines have been disrupted by the pandemic. While reestablishing that routine is vital to a healthy life, there are important safety steps to take to avoid injury...