Why parents should brace themselves for another uncertain summer and fall
I remember the talk among parents on my son’s last day of in-person school since the pandemic began. Back in March, some of them didn’t…
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Laughter Yoga
A much needed medicine in times of distress A new type of exercise that is helping a lift in spirits amongst people is “laughter yoga.” According to…
Continue Reading Babies get Covid-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
Antibodies that protect against the coronavirus often get transferred from mother to infant during pregnancy — a finding that indicates a…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is 66% effective in global trial, but 85% effective against severe disease, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase…
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Have you been trying to get yourself and your family vaccinated for Covid-19?
If you’ve been trying to get yourself, an elderly relative or someone you care for vaccinated for Covid-19, CNN Opinion wants to know what your…
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Traveling to Canada during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Canada, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, how it works and why it matters
A third Covid-19 vaccine, one made by Johnson & Johnson, could be authorized for use in the United States in the near future. Data about the…
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Canada introduces hotel quarantine, suspends Caribbean and Mexico flights
To curb coronavirus transmission, Canada announced rules Friday to further discourage international travel, especially during spring break. Most…
Continue Reading As variants threaten Covid-19 progress, US weighs trial results of Johnson & Johnson vaccine candidate
As worrisome Covid-19 variants are increasingly found in the United States, experts say Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate would help…
Continue Reading Anti-science movement set up US for worse pandemic, infectious disease expert says
The anti-science movement has set up the United States and the world up for a worse Covid-19 pandemic than otherwise would have been, infectious…
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Study: Hand sanitizers hurting children’s eyes
Hand sanitizer dispensers in public places expose young kids to increased risk of eye exposure to hazardous chemicals, a new study…
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How much Covid-19 protection does travel insurance offer in 2021?
People who had travel insurance in 2020 found that their policies offered little protection against the global pandemic that dramatically upended…
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The US can defeat coronavirus variants with the right tools, White House adviser says
Even as increasingly worrisome Covid-19 variants reach the United States, a senior adviser on the White House Covid-19 response team offered hope…
Continue Reading Does Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence
Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…
Continue Reading A year into the pandemic, where are all the fast, easy home tests?
Last March former President Donald Trump said “anybody that wants a test can get a test” for Covid-19. That wasn’t true then, and…
Continue Reading 25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank
A year into the pandemic, winter is the last of the four seasons we’re newly experiencing during this crisis. Each season has had its…
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5 things to know for January 29: Covid, extremism, impeachment, GameStop, Hong Kong
There’s an official term for that! Merriam-Webster has added “second gentleman” to describe VP Kamala Harris’ husband Doug…
Continue Reading Just as Covid-19 numbers were dropping, a concerning strain detected in South Africa is now in the US
Hope stemming from decreasing Covid-19 numbers has been blunted by the spread of new coronavirus variants. Now, one of the most worrisome strains…
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Fauci says Biden’s push to reopen schools in 100 days ‘may not happen’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, cautioned Thursday that President Joe Biden’s push to reopen most…
Continue Reading ‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible
Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…
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