Local Health Archives

Uncontrolled Covid-19 spread increases chances of a more dangerous variant emerging, ex-CDC chief says

March 22, 2021 11:26 PM CNN Newsource

With a climbing number of Covid-19 vaccinations in the US, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. But right now, experts say it is…

Home Grown: Expert discovers common virus in Yuma crops

March 22, 2021 8:34 PM April Hettinger

A common virus that can be found in more 600 species of plants has now infected Yuma crops, and mainly…

Women more likely to have skipped health care during the pandemic than men, report reveals

March 22, 2021 6:25 PM CNN Newsource

More women than men skipped health care services during the pandemic, and a disproportionate share of those with prior health or economic issues have…

All the Covid-19 vaccines prevent death and severe disease, and that’s what matters, experts say

March 22, 2021 5:47 PM CNN Newsource

A fifth company — AstraZeneca — released data Monday about how well its coronavirus vaccine works and said it plans to ask the US Food…

Schools won’t ever look the way they used to, either

March 22, 2021 5:00 PM CNN

More and more American schoolchildren are returning to the classroom. In New York, 55,000 of the city’s public school high schoolers returned…

Is melatonin safe for kids? Here’s what the experts say

March 22, 2021 9:48 AM CNN Newsource

Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleeping aid, touted as a natural way for adults to fall asleep and used by millions around the world. So why…

Air travel reaches a pandemic-era record despite concerns over a coronavirus variant

March 22, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

More than a million passengers have traveled through US airports daily for at least 11 days in a row, according to data from the Transportation…

AstraZeneca vaccine is 79% effective against symptomatic Covid-19, company says

March 22, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine showed 79% efficacy against symptomatic disease and 100% efficacy against severe disease and hospitalization in…

FDA, CDC advisers say to expect a lot of questions about AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

March 22, 2021 4:22 AM CNN Newsource

AstraZeneca is expected to apply in the next few weeks for emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine in the US, and if and when it does,…

Biden seeks tenuous balance on school reopening and variant threats

March 21, 2021 1:50 PM CNN

When officials from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that they were relaxing the physical distancing guidelines for…

Europe’s vaccine rollout needs AstraZeneca — but public confidence is dented

March 21, 2021 2:46 AM CNN

The European Union aims to vaccinate 70% of its adult population by September. But anxiety over a possible link between the Oxford-AstraZeneca…

Experts say it’s a tight race between coronavirus variants and vaccines in the US as air travel hits records and spring break crowds grow

March 20, 2021 10:38 PM CNN Newsource

The pandemic’s end is in sight — but right now, the US is in a critical spot. A highly contagious — and potentially more deadly…

Teachers’ unions are cautious about the new CDC guidelines on social distancing in schools

March 20, 2021 11:15 AM CNN Newsource

Some teachers are grappling with how to protect students and themselves against the coronavirus in light of new guidelines for returning to in-person…

Spring cleaning: Science and allergy relief meet at the end of a broom

March 20, 2021 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

In generations past, the arrival of spring meant not just warming days, chirping birds and frolicking baby animals, but also an energy-intensive…

A more contagious coronavirus variant is spreading across the US. Can vaccines stop it?

March 20, 2021 5:47 AM CNN Newsource

A new, more contagious and potentially more deadly variant of the coronavirus is spreading across the US, and health officials are worried. The…

Spring, the most inspiring of the seasons (this year especially)

March 20, 2021 4:14 AM CNN Newsource

As the end of the pandemic tunnel gets brighter and brighter, has a season ever better aligned with where most people are in the world right now?…

Here’s what experts say is needed for US to return to normal. But these barriers stand in the way

March 19, 2021 11:05 PM CNN Newsource

States are pushing ahead with expanding Covid-19 vaccine access and rolling back restrictions on businesses and large gatherings as America seeks a…

Celebrate Persian New Year with green recipes and spring cleaning

March 19, 2021 8:01 PM CNN Newsource

Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is a time to celebrate new life. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox, which is…

Sex addiction isn’t a medically recognized diagnosis

March 19, 2021 3:58 PM CNN Newsource

As details about the man suspected of fatally shooting eight people at Atlanta-area spas unfold, the controversial concept of sex addiction has…

How to rebuild trust in the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

March 19, 2021 2:48 PM CNN

My cousin Iman, who lives in Cairo, Egypt, called me earlier this week to tell me that she had just been offered the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19…