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Health Minute: People 16 and older are now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine

April 21, 2021 7:05 PM Mercedes Martinez

COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone 16 and older and health officials say there are enough vaccines to go…

Now the CDC wants to shut down ‘hygiene theater’

April 21, 2021 3:15 PM CNN

Remember when we all thought we had to wash our vegetables to remove possible contamination from the novel coronavirus? A year ago, this was a hot…

These blood clot experts want you to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s why.

April 21, 2021 6:42 AM CNN Newsource

It was just about a year ago that doctors started noticing Covid-19 patients showing up in emergency rooms with strokes, and complained that blood…

The US is vaccinating millions of Americans daily. But here’s why Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are up

April 20, 2021 10:44 PM CNN Newsource

Experts say Covid-19 vaccinations in the US are continuing at an impressive pace, and now all Americans 16 and up can get a shot. But a leading…

Poor sleep nearly doubles risk of sexual dysfunction in women, study says

April 20, 2021 9:06 PM CNN Newsource

Consistently getting a bad night’s sleep may lead to an unsatisfactory sex life for many older women, a new study finds. In fact, women who…

Poor quality sleep could be deadly and new research on how the body responds to COVID-19

April 20, 2021 5:19 PM Mercedes Martinez

Unconscious wakefulness could increase your risk of…

Sicknick death ruled ‘natural’ but experts say stress can set off strokes

April 20, 2021 5:12 PM CNN Newsource

Were the strokes that killed US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick after the January 6 insurrection really natural? Some neurologists don’t…

9 food ideas to help you sleep well

April 20, 2021 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That’s right — there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night’s…

CDC vaccine advisers will meet Friday to discuss the J&J vaccine. Here’s what could happen next

April 20, 2021 3:20 PM CNN

Vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meet Friday to make recommendations for use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19…

Ask a Black therapist: 4 ways to support Black people’s mental health

April 20, 2021 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

“There is a difference between being informed and getting retraumatized.” That’s what clinical therapist Paul Bashea Williams tells…

Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises

April 20, 2021 8:14 AM CNN

The risk of surface transmission of Covid-19 is low, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Far more important is airborne…

How to stay safe from more contagious coronavirus variants — Dr. Wen explains

April 20, 2021 8:13 AM CNN Newsource

A coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom is now the dominant variant in the United States. The B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is…

Sleeping less than 6 hours a night in midlife raises risk of dementia 30%, study finds

April 20, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: We interrupt your yawns with an important announcement. If you’re trying to get by on about six hours…

To end this pandemic, ‘we’ve got to get everyone in our country vaccinated,’ US surgeon general says

April 19, 2021 11:49 PM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

All Americans age 16 and up can now get a Covid-19 vaccine. But the challenge is getting enough people to roll up their sleeves so we can finally…

Health Minute: When to throw out your makeup

April 19, 2021 6:55 PM Mercedes Martinez

Makeup comes with an expiration date and should be replaced…

Johnson & Johnson said blood clots have been reported with all Covid-19 vaccines. The author of the study they cited says they’re wrong.

April 19, 2021 1:51 PM CNN Newsource

When news broke that Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine might be linked to blood clots, the company responded by pointing a finger at…

Health officials considered issuing a warning before deciding to recommend a pause of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine

April 19, 2021 6:39 AM CNN Newsource

As health officials discussed how to handle reports of blood clots possibly linked to Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, one option considered was…

Why Temple Grandin wants your kids to go outside

April 19, 2021 1:10 AM CNN Newsource

Before she became a famous scientist and inventor, Temple Grandin was a kid who liked to play outside. “I absolutely loved flying kites,”…

In the race between Covid-19 vaccines and the virus, hesitancy gives dangerous variants a leg up, expert says

April 18, 2021 11:54 PM CNN Newsource

More than half of all US adults have now gotten at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and…

Other US states could see scenarios similar to the Covid-19 crisis unfolding in Michigan, expert says

April 18, 2021 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

States across the country are reporting a rise in Covid-19 cases. But in one state — Michigan — another surge has overwhelmed hospitals…