Dr. Vivek Murthy at a pediatric COVID-19 vaccination clinic in McLean, Va., in 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) During the coronavirus pandemic, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy hasn’t exactly emerged as one of the nation’s most prominent public health officials, despite the high status of his position. Serious and soft-spoken, Murthy has been frequently overshadowed on cable … Read more
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the major stories and debates of the day. Photo illustration: Jack Forbes/Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images What is happening On Tuesday, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory calling for action to protect children from the potentially harmful effects of social media use on their mental health … Read more
Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday that bans abortion in the state after six weeks of pregnancy. The new law allows exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies, when the mother’s life and health are at-risk. Victims of rape or incest can obtain abortions for up to 12 weeks if they filed a … Read more
WASHINGTON — The first time President Biden rolled up his sleeve on national television, it was December 2020. He had just been elected several weeks before; the coronavirus vaccine was a scarce, sought-after entity in much of the country. Since then, he has repeated the ritual several times, receiving his booster shots on camera as … Read more
1 / 71 DIY These Easy Halloween Crafts for Spooky Good Fun There are a lot of reasons to get crafty during the spookiest season of the year. From DIY costumes for kids to homemade decor, the days leading up to October 31 are some of the best weeks to embrace your artistic side. And … Read more
1 / 52 These Tips and Tricks Will Help You Throw the Most Epic Halloween Party of All Time Fact: There’s no better way to celebrate spookiest day of the year than by throwing an elaborate, all-out Halloween party. After all, a party is the perfect excuse for showing off your family’s Halloween costumes, your … Read more
1 / 38 Fun Halloween-Themed Snacks Toddlers Will Eat and Adults Will Crave Snack time is anytime — especially during the peak of Kit Kat season. Halloween-themed food lends itself to being both salty and sweet, and savory and sour, all the while giving off strong spooky vibes. And when it comes to something to … Read more
Pfizer announced on Tuesday that an experimental RSV vaccine for pregnant women protects newborns against severe illness for at least six months after birth. In phase III of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, considered the gold standard of epidemiologic studies, the vaccine was found to be about 82% effective at preventing severe cases of respiratory … Read more
Intense worrying or fear that results in an inability to function at school or in social settings may be sign of anxiety disorder in children and teens. (Getty Images) The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended that children ages 8 to 18 should be screened for anxiety disorder by their primary care physician even … Read more
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. What’s happening The world’s population reached an estimated 8 billion people last month, according to estimates from the United Nations. It took just 12 years for the global population to increase from 7 billion to 8 billion, a period of unprecedented growth … Read more