10 reasons why young, healthy people really need to get vaccinated
Young adults are now steering the course of this pandemic as the biggest spreaders of coronavirus. But many say they don’t plan to get…
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Booster shots rev up immune response to coronavirus variants, Moderna says
A booster shot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine revs up the immune response against two worrying coronavirus variants, the company reported…
Continue Reading Mediterranean diet may prevent memory loss and dementia, study finds
Not sure what to eat? Why not choose foods that are good for your brain? Meals inspired by traditional foods from the sunny Mediterranean, a new…
Continue Reading Child abuse hotline calls and texts rose during the pandemic. Here’s how to help
Calls to a major child abuse hotline increased in the early months of the pandemic, new research has revealed. The findings add fuel to worries that…
Continue Reading CDC projects ‘sharp decline’ in Covid-19 cases by July, but calls variants a ‘wild card’
The United States could see a drop in Covid-19 cases and deaths by July if vaccinations remain high and people adhere to certain prevention measures,…
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YRMC to host teen night for those 16 and older to get vaccinated
Getting your teen vaccinated for COVID? The Yuma Regional Medical Center is hosting a teen night this Friday at the Civic…
Continue Reading Canada authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
Children in Canada ages 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated against Covid-19. Health Canada, the national department of health, announced Wednesday it…
Continue Reading US vaccination rates have been falling as the supply has increased
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Covid vaccines need to be more accessible for workers who can’t easily take time off, expert says. Or the US may face a winter surge
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Fauci to adolescents on the fence about the Covid-19 vaccine: ‘Be part of the solution’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he hopes children and teens won’t hesitate when the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes a coronavirus vaccine for…
Continue Reading States ready plans to vaccinate 12-to-15-year-olds against Covid-19
President Joe Biden said his administration is “ready to move immediately” if and when the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes the…
Continue Reading If the US doesn’t reach 80% immunity, the nation could see another winter surge of coronavirus, says vaccine expert
As health experts point to the challenges the nation faces in reaching herd immunity, some are warning of the danger of not getting there: another…
Continue Reading If the US doesn’t reach 80% herd immunity, the nation could see another winter surge of coronavirus, says vaccine expert
As health experts point to the challenges the nation faces in reaching herd immunity, some are warning of the danger of not getting there: another…
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Pfizer to seek authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September
Pfizer expects to file for full US Food and Drug Administration approval for its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 16 to 85 this month, and will seek…
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Why some vaccinated people won’t go maskless — even outdoors
Texas resident Robert Soto can’t wait to visit his favorite karaoke spots in Austin. He says he’ll be wearing his mask when he belts out “Amber” by…
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Choose the safest sunscreen for your family with this 2021 guide
As you choose your sunscreen for summer fun, be careful to avoid products with harmful chemicals and false advertising claims, according to the 15th…
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We might never reach herd immunity with Covid-19. But here’s how you can maximize our chances
If you think herd immunity is the finish line to this pandemic, it’s time for a reality…
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Vaccines are helping bring down US Covid-19 numbers. But the virus is now hitting one group of Americans harder
Health and state leaders are focusing on younger Americans, who polls show are least likely to say they want a…
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It’s not goodbye for podcast — it’s the start of a new chapter
“Coronavirus, Fact vs Fiction,” the podcast I’d been hosting for the last 14 months, posted its last episode on…
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White noise (and pink and brown): The science behind the sounds
What’s your favorite bedtime…
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