RICHMOND — The Virginia House of Delegates voted Monday to pass a bill that would require Virginia employers to grant paid sick leave. The legislation passed along party lines in the ...

An estimated 26.2 million Americans planned to miss work the day after the Super Bowl, a new record. More employees are taking pre-approved time off, with 13 million people planning a scheduled ...

Here’s a football stat you didn’t know but probably could’ve predicted: The Monday after the Super Bowl sees a huge uptick in workers calling out sick — a phenomenon so regular it even has a name: ...

This brings new meaning to under the weather. With flu cases climbing this winter season rapidly and record low temps on the way, it’s easy to think the weather’s to blame. But modern research says ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Oh, no! Your child woke up feeling sick. Should they tough it out at ...

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Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

CALIFORNIA, USA — On Jan. 1, California workers get new additions for paid sick leave in 2025, adding to what they can use it for. Generally speaking, California employers have to provide five days or ...

You've laid out the party outfits. You've baked the cookies. You've wrapped the presents. You're all ready to hit up the big holiday party. Then your child wakes up with the sniffles. Can you still go ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Respiratory illness season is here in North Carolina, and one virus is already spreading at a rapid pace. Flu activity is rising ...

Summary — Virginia’s current paid sick leave law only covers home health workers. A new bill (HB 5), filed in November 2025, would expand coverage to all employees statewide. It requires 1 hour of ...

If it seems like you’re entering yet another holiday season feeling ill and rundown, it’s not all in your head. Doctors say the stress of the holiday season can raise the odds you’ll get sick. That ...