Local Health Archives

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…

Make your favorite team food for the Super Bowl, no matter who’s playing

February 6, 2021 1:00 AM CNN Newsource

As a Pittsburgher by birth, I’ve got a lot of hometown pride. (Just ask anyone who’s ever met me.) I love Heinz Ketchup, the Pirates, the…

CDC director says guidance on reopening schools to be released in the coming week

February 5, 2021 12:57 PM CNN Newsource, Christian Galeno

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release guidance on school reopenings in the coming week, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky…

Reopening of schools emerges as complex flashpoint for Biden administration

February 5, 2021 10:28 PM CNN

President Joe Biden’s team is promising new guidance on school reopenings next week. But even as more Covid-19 vaccine shots go into arms two…

Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its Covid-19 vaccine

February 5, 2021 9:53 PM CNN Newsource

Johnson & Johnson officially asked the US Food and Drug Administration for an emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine Thursday,…

Options for healthier snack on the big game day

February 5, 2021 5:50 PM Mercedes Martinez

Ways to tackle cravings without all the calories In today’s “Health Minute,” we share with you tips on how to opt for healthier snack with fewer…

How playing it safe allowed the NFL — and the rest of us — to have a Super Bowl

February 5, 2021 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

It’s Super Bowl weekend — a moment that many people, at the start of the season, did not think we’d ever see. After all, when the…

Leading baby food manufacturers knowingly sold products with high levels of toxic metals, a congressional investigation found

February 5, 2021 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

Four leading baby food manufacturers knowingly sold baby food that contained high levels of toxic heavy metals, according to internal company…

Worrying new coronavirus variants aren’t just imported — they can be home grown

February 5, 2021 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

The 45-year-old patient had been sick with coronavirus for months. Doctors had given him the antiviral drug remdesivir to fight the virus,…

CDC scientists recall ‘death by a thousand cuts’ as they try to rebuild the agency’s reputation

February 5, 2021 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

Back in March, a doctor at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found himself swearing at his television set. He was watching a news…

8-year-old boy returns home after spending days in ICU suffering from MIS-C

February 5, 2021 1:30 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Beaumont, California (KCAL/KCBS) — The parents of an 8-year-old boy who developed…

School reopening becomes the new partisan wedge issue

February 5, 2021 6:56 AM CNN

The debate over when and how and whether to put American kids back in school is taking on a predictably partisan tinge in Washington, with…

Here’s where to find vaccine information in your state

February 5, 2021 6:37 AM CNN Newsource

Vaccines are being rolled out in phases, and each state decides precisely who is eligible for each phase in its jurisdiction. When can YOU get the…