Local Health Archives

Breast cancer in women is the most common cancer

February 4, 2021 5:37 PM Mercedes Martinez

Female breast cancer made up 11.7% of all new cancer cases In today’s “Health minute,” we learn that breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer in being…

People in the LGBTQ community more vulnerable to Covid-19, CDC warns

February 4, 2021 4:25 PM CNN Newsource

People who are part of the LGBTQ community may be more vulnerable to getting Covid-19 and may be more susceptible to a severe form of Covid-19,…

Coronavirus variant on track to become dominant in Florida and California hot spots, testing company says

February 4, 2021 2:25 PM CNN Newsource

A more contagious coronavirus variant is on the rise in the United States and could become dominant in hot spots like Florida and Southern California…

Vitalant Blood Donation is in need of donors

February 4, 2021 12:32 PM Arlette Yousif

Help Yuma County replenish low blood…

US coronavirus death toll could hit 530,000 this month. That would be 1 death per minute over the last year

February 4, 2021 8:59 AM CNN

The United States’ coronavirus death toll could reach 534,000 by February 27, according to an ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease…

New data shows many Black Americans remain hesitant to get Covid-19 vaccine

February 4, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

More than half of Black adults in the US remain hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine and experts say new data underscores the need to prioritize…

The US coronavirus death toll could reach 530,000 this month. That would be one every minute of the pandemic

February 4, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

There could be up to 534,000 Covid-19 deaths by February 27, according to an ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Here’s why that second coronavirus shot can be such a doozy

February 4, 2021 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

So you finally got your coronavirus vaccine. It took weeks of waiting, maybe a few calls before hitting the jackpot with a drive-through vaccination…

How to prepare for your Covid-19 vaccination — advice from Dr. Wen

February 4, 2021 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

As more people around the world get access to the coronavirus vaccines, many questions remain. Will it work? Will there be side effects? Do I need to…

The US may soon have its first standards for consumer face masks. Are they strict enough?

February 4, 2021 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

American consumers may be about to get the first standards for face masks. The coronavirus pandemic triggered a sudden intense need for masks that…

Many doctors have negative perceptions of patients with disabilities — and that impacts quality of care, study finds

February 4, 2021 3:20 AM CNN Newsource

More than 82% of American doctors say they believe patients with significant disabilities have a worse quality of life than people who don’t…

Covid destroyed lives spent together. Now those left behind must say farewell by Zoom

February 3, 2021 10:51 PM CNN

Trish Skinner and her husband sit on a couch, flip open their iPad cover, and open Zoom. Skinner is attending her father’s funeral. Dozens of…

Younger adults are biggest spreaders of Covid-19, study suggests

February 3, 2021 7:39 PM CNN Newsource

A new study suggests that the biggest spreaders of coronavirus in the US are adults aged 20 to 49, but that doesn’t mean they should be pushed…

Oxford vaccine cuts spread of COVID-19

February 3, 2021 7:19 PM Mercedes Martinez

Oxford University says their vaccine, AstraZeneca, may reduce transition of COVID-19 In today’s, “Health Watch,” new research says Oxford University…

Reinfection possible with COVID-19 variant

February 3, 2021 7:02 PM Mercedes Martinez

Health expert warns on being reinfected even after you’ve had COVID-19 In today’s “Health Minute,” one expert says that even if you have already had…

Global Covid-19 vaccine confidence is rising, survey shows

February 3, 2021 5:59 PM CNN Newsource

Global vaccine confidence is rising, according to a survey released Wednesday showing that 54% of respondents across 15 countries would get a…

Double masking for Covid-19 protection: A trend with a purpose

February 3, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Layering your face is in — but not as a fashion statement. It may just save a life. Public health officials are suggesting double masking as a…

Development of new coronavirus vaccines may be hitting critical mass. Here’s how they work

February 3, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

Data on vaccines being tested by Johnson & Johnson and Novavax came out last week, and makers of AstraZeneca‘s vaccine and Russia’s…

AstraZeneca vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the coronavirus, study shows

February 3, 2021 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic…

It’s National Women Physicians Day

February 3, 2021 10:46 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) — Wednesday is National Women Physicians Day. It’s a time to remember the female doctors who have paved the way for others and…