Using hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says certain hand sanitizers that are manufactured by a company in Mexico could potentially be…
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The proper way to use hand sanitizer
See the mistakes, you may be making.…
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CDC: Americans dangerously misusing bleach to fight COVID-19
(CNN) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say Americans are misusing bleach in an effort to fight the…
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5-year-old battling kidney disease celebrates unforgettable birthday
The family’s home transformed into a kaleidoscopic wonderland, with life-size inflatable gummy bears, dinosaurs, and over a hundred funky ornaments…
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‘Vitalant’ calls for blood donations in Yuma County
The nation’s largest nonprofit independent blood collector Vitalant has declared a critical shortage of blood as supplies have been significantly…
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YRMC managing ICU capacity, transferring several COVID-19 patients to hospitals statewide
The Yuma County Health Department expects COVID-19 cases to peak in Yuma County within the next two…
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Bionic eye in development could offer night-vision
(KYMA, KECY) – Researchers are developing a new bionic eye that could give humans…
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Global carbon emissions dropped during height of lockdown
The coronavirus lockdown orders may have been good for the…
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Local meditator guiding Zoom meditation sessions
How meditation and mindfulness just might be the key to unlocking peace during this…
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CVS opening drive-thru testing sites in Arizona today
CVS is opening 10 new drive-up COVID-19 testing sites in Arizona Friday, with plans for more in the coming weeks.…
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Study says yoga can help with migraine relief
(CNN) – Waking up with a slight headache that becomes painful enough to hinder daily life is the experience of many who suffer from…
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County responds: Can COVID-19 spread throughout bodies of water?
County responds: Can COVID-19 spread throughout bodies of water? …
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YRMC approved to resume elective surgeries
On March 19, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey ordered all non-emergent surgeries to be postponed in an effort to preserve medical…
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Adapt, overcome, soldier on: An amputee’s message to the world during COVID-19
This journey has taught her to adapt and overcome, a lesson she hopes we all learn from this COVID-19…
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The best material for homemade face masks could be a combination of two fabrics
(KYMA, KECY) – Supratik Guha at the University of Chicago and his colleagues wanted to study the ability of common fabrics, alone or in combination,…
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Consumers can now use HSA funds for over-the-counter medications
(KYMA, KECY) – Due to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Protection Act (CARES), you can use your FSA or HSA funds to buy non-prescription…
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Yuma County Dept. of Public Health responds to surge in cases & how they are helping local businesses
Yuma County Dept. of Public Health responds to surge in cases & how they are helping local…
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‘COVID toes’ could be another symptom of coronavirus
Doctors identify a new symptom of COVID-19 caused by the virus, labeled as “COVID toes.”…
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Are you washing your hands correctly?
Research suggests 95% of people claim to practice proper hand hygiene, but studies actually have shown that only 67% of them practice any sort of…
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Mexico hospital staff protest lack of protective equipment
Health workers briefly blocked a street in Mexico City on Monday to demand more protective gear as their hospital receives more patients suffering…
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