Local Health Archives

12 lifestyle habits to reduce stress

February 8, 2021 6:51 AM CNN Newsource

People have been living in a storm of stress during the ongoing pandemic and political turmoil, which has had a negative impact on our well-being. A…

The Capitol riot and the danger of depicting rural America as only right-wing

February 8, 2021 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

The January 6 invasion of the US Capitol laid bare many uncomfortable truths about American society. Consider law enforcement’s differential…

12 lifestyle habits to reduce stress during a pandemic

February 8, 2021 2:33 AM CNN Newsource

People have been living in a storm of stress during the ongoing pandemic and political turmoil, which has had a negative impact on our well-being. A…

This is, in fact, who we are

February 8, 2021 2:23 AM CNN Newsource

The January 6 invasion of the US Capitol laid bare many uncomfortable truths about American society. Consider law enforcement’s differential…

South Africa pauses AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after study shows it offers less protection against variant

February 8, 2021 2:18 AM CNN Newsource

South African health officials said Sunday they’re pausing the country’s rollout of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine after a study…

Covid-19 numbers are improving, but infections could grow exponentially with Super Bowl gatherings

February 7, 2021 5:51 PM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are decreasing across much of the United States, but health experts warned that could change if fans gathered…

More contagious coronavirus variant identified in UK is spreading rapidly throughout the US, study says

February 7, 2021 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

A new study finds that cases of a more contagious coronavirus variant are rapidly increasing in the United States, and significant community…

Mask mandates can work, CDC researchers say

February 5, 2021 12:59 PM CNN Newsource, Christian Galeno

Mask mandates can work, according to research released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday. One new study showed that, in places…

US Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction but officials warn against Super Bowl gatherings that could fuel spread

February 7, 2021 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

While Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction across much of the US, officials nationwide warned against Super Bowl gatherings to avoid…

Cottagecore has us yearning for a bygone era that never was

February 7, 2021 1:12 AM CNN Newsource

Acres of flower fields stretch into the horizon as you frolic in the amber glow of the afternoon sun. After foraging for an assortment of plants, you…

‘There will be other Super Bowls.’ US officials warn against gatherings for Sunday’s game to avoid Covid-19 spread

February 7, 2021 12:59 AM CNN Newsource

While Covid-19 numbers are trending in the right direction across much of the US, officials nationwide warned against Super Bowl gatherings to avoid…

It’s still safest to avoid indoor dining, even if more states are allowing it

February 6, 2021 9:16 PM CNN Newsource

For the Super Bowl this weekend, or if you are thinking ahead and planning for Valentine’s Day, the health experts say with the pandemic still…

States are looking to help their vulnerable communities as vaccine distribution ramps up

February 6, 2021 5:39 PM CNN Newsource

As officials make strides to improve accessibility to Covid-19 vaccines in the United States, some states are turning their focus to the underserved…

Nurses rally for safer working conditions

February 6, 2021 10:00 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Portland, Oregon (KPTV) — Friday, nurses with the Oregon Nursing Association held…

Americans are wondering: Will I get the vaccine or the virus first?

February 6, 2021 9:34 AM CNN

“It’s a black hole.” That’s how one reader described the process of trying to sign her elderly parents up to receive the…

‘Definitely getting better’: The United States is making vaccine progress on several fronts, and experts are encouraged

February 6, 2021 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

The United States has seen progress on several fronts against Covid-19 this week — including the opening of new mass inoculation sites and a…

1 year after the first known US coronavirus death, over 450,000 families will never see a loved one again

February 6, 2021 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

When Patricia Dowd passed away last February, no one knew it was from Covid-19. She was 57 and very active, her brother said. Dowd had come down with…