Local Health Archives

3 ways to turn that failing New Year’s resolution into a habit

January 14, 2021 2:18 AM CNN Newsource

I have a bad relationship with New Year’s resolutions. I start strong and then peter out by mid-January as work deadlines, home chores and the…

SCOTUS Grants Trump’s Request for Limit on Abortion Drug

January 13, 2021 11:44 PM Christian Galeno

WASHINGTON D.C. (KYMA/KECY) – In its final days, the Trump administration has scored a legal victory over access to an abortion drug. On Tuesday, The…

Here’s why we can have some hope about the Covid pandemic

January 13, 2021 9:25 PM CNN Newsource

The US keep breaking records in the coronavirus pandemic. The latest: 3 million new cases in the first two weeks of the year. But some experts say…

More people afraid to call 9-1-1 for medical reasons during COVID

January 13, 2021 11:35 AM April Hettinger

The Yuma Fire Department advises the community to not be afraid of calling 911 for…

Covid cases remain lowest among younger children, even after schools reopened, study says

January 13, 2021 7:28 PM CNN Newsource

A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Covid-19 cases among younger children remained low even after schools…

Here’s how some of the leading coronavirus vaccines work

January 13, 2021 7:27 PM CNN Newsource

Johnson & Johnson says it plans to have data from advanced, Phase 3 trials of its coronavirus vaccine by the end of the month. If they’re…

As sites shift from Covid-19 testing to vaccinations, health officials warn balance is needed

January 13, 2021 6:16 PM CNN Newsource

Many NFL and Major League Baseball stadiums, from New York to Los Angeles, have been Covid-19 testing sites — and now some of those same…

The US just suffered its worst day ever for Covid-19 deaths. But this summer could be ‘dramatically better’

January 13, 2021 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 is now killing faster than at any point in 2020. And the new year just…

Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine generates immune response, few side effects, in early trials

January 13, 2021 3:18 PM CNN Newsource

Early stage trials of Johnson & Johnson’s experimental coronavirus vaccine show it generated an immune response in nearly all volunteers,…

Vaccines expected to be available to the general public by summertime

January 13, 2021 12:56 PM Alexandra Rangel

With vaccines arriving in the summer, the health department said they now have to consider the valley’s hot temperatures.…

Study shows harmful toxins in marijuana smoke

January 13, 2021 8:58 AM Dominique Newland

(KYMA, KECY) – Marijuana smoking can raise levels of potentially harmful chemicals in someone’s body, but to a lesser extent than tobacco,…

Cancer death rates drop nationwide

January 13, 2021 8:49 AM Dominique Newland, The Associated Press

(KYMA, KECY/AP News) – Researchers are reporting another record one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate, a drop they continue to attribute to…

CDC to require COVID-19 test for all international travelers

January 13, 2021 6:21 AM Sumiko Keil, CNN

Passengers will be required to get a viral test done within three days before their flight to the U.S. and provide written documentation of lab…

Millions have a real fear of needles. Overcoming that is critical for the vaccine rollout

January 13, 2021 5:36 AM CNN Newsource

As a fourth-year medical student at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Amanda Walker knows that vaccinations are both safe and essential.…

The ongoing challenge of pandemic fatigue is hitting people hard

January 13, 2021 3:05 AM CNN Newsource

Nearly a year of ever-changing public safety guidelines with long days cooped up at home are wearing on many people. People have been social…

The US has suffered its worst day ever for Covid-19 deaths

January 13, 2021 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

The US reported its highest daily number of Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday with more than 4,320 fatalities attributed to the virus. It marked the second…

United States sets record for most Covid-19 deaths reported in one day

January 13, 2021 1:18 AM CNN Newsource

The US set a record Tuesday for the most Covid-19 deaths reported in one day since the start of the pandemic, according to data from Johns Hopkins…

Local health officials doubt federal pivot on Covid-19 vaccines will help in time

January 12, 2021 6:18 PM CNN Newsource

The federal government’s about-face on vaccine policy may be too little, too late, local health officials told CNN Tuesday. City and county…

Record drop in cancer death rates

January 12, 2021 5:24 PM Mercedes Martinez

COVID-19 is a concern to the number in cancer death declines According to the American Cancer Society, the death rate from cancer declined 2.4% among…

CDC to require all air travelers to US to show negative coronavirus test

January 12, 2021 3:20 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it will require a negative Covid-19 test from all air passengers entering the United…