The pandemic has pushed more than 250 public health officials out the door
Riverside County, California, was one of the first counties in the country to face Covid-19, when repatriated US citizens were quarantined at March…
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Planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic? Here’s what you should do
They had the artsy, rustic venue, the tailored dress and a guest list including about 150 of their closest friends and family. But the pandemic had…
Continue Reading From lifted restrictions to lottery rewards, states are finding new ways to incentivize Covid-19 vaccinations
Covid-19 vaccination rates in some regions need a boost to reach the levels that experts say the US needs to hit — and some state leaders have…
Continue Reading US Covid-19 vaccination pace is down by nearly half in the last month. These states slow to vaccinate may struggle this summer, expert warns
For many, a nationwide return to normalcy from the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to accelerate into the summer as more businesses and state…
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Kids in Arizona can get other immunizations at same time of COVID vaccine
Dr. Cara Christ said she hopes the Pfizer vaccine will be approved for children ages 2-11 by…
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Moms are burned-out: What can we do to ease the burden?
More than 20 years ago, it was no surprise that women did the vast majority of child-rearing, as well as all other work around the house. I found…
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Man has wrong leg amputated in ‘tragic’ hospital mix-up
An elderly man had the wrong leg amputated during surgery, a hospital in Austria has…
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An accident derailed this NFL hopeful’s dreams. Now he’s coaching others to reach theirs
It doesn’t take long to catch the spirit of Timothy Alexander. “Hotcakes! Where that twist at?” the 32-year-old shouted to a football player while…
Continue Reading As it fights a pandemic, CDC wages a second battle to win back trust
“We’re following the science.” The line rolls regularly off the tongues of top US health officials — no one more so than US…
Continue Reading Average Covid-19 cases are the lowest they’ve been in nearly a year
White House senior Covid-19 adviser Andy Slavitt said for the first time since the pandemic began, Covid cases are down in all 50…
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In one swing state, 2016 election was linked with increased risk of irregular heartbeat, study says
There’s little doubt the 2016 election was stressful. Now a team in North Carolina say they have evidence the tumultuous campaign may have…
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New York Yankees’ breakthrough infections demonstrate the Covid-19 vaccine works. Here’s why
In one week, there were nine cases of Covid-19 in fully vaccinated members of the New York Yankees organization: one player, three coaches and five…
Continue Reading In 19 US states, at least half of adults are fully vaccinated against Covid-19
The US is reporting some of the lowest Covid-19 metrics in nearly a year and officials say we’re finally turning the corner. But vaccination…
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At-home COVID test now available in Yuma
COVID testing can now be done in the comfort of your own home for about $20.…
Continue Reading Physical activity benefits for kids
More physical activity in kids is linked to greater emotional regulation, which predicts higher academic…
Continue Reading In 19 US states, at least half of adults are fully vaccinated against Covid
The US is reporting some of the lowest Covid-19 metrics in nearly a year and officials say we’re finally turning the corner. But vaccination…
Continue Reading Drinking any amount of alcohol causes damage to the brain, study finds
There is no such thing as a “safe” level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health,…
Continue Reading Getting more Americans vaccinated is going to be a lot of work, expert says. But it’s critical in our battle against Covid-19.
The US is reporting some of the lowest Covid-19 metrics in nearly a year and officials say we’re finally turning the corner. But vaccination…
Continue Reading Do you have to take off your mask? Dr. Leana Wen explains
Will you or won’t you take off your mask? The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines on May 13 that fully…
Continue Reading Covid-19 booster shot will likely be needed within a year of vaccination, Fauci says
While the world may be opening up because of the increase in Covid-19 vaccinations, top medical experts say there may be another round of shots…
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