Local Health Archives

Loud eating ranked as Americans most irritating sound

January 12, 2021 2:41 PM Dominique Newland, NBC News

(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – If hearing someone chew drives you crazy, you’re not alone. A new survey from soundproofpros.com finds Americans rank loud…

Nature and digital detoxes can keep lockdown blues at bay, new study reveals

January 12, 2021 2:32 PM Dominique Newland, NBC News

(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – Getting outside during the COVID lockdown could help you feel happier a new study…

Youth e-cigarette rates seeing an incline

January 12, 2021 2:24 PM Dominique Newland, NBC News

(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – There’s new evidence that e-cigarette are a gateway to regular smoking among teens young adults. Researchers from the…

CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for international passengers flying to US

January 12, 2021 2:12 PM CNN Newsource

The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign today or Wednesday an order requiring all international…

No limit to benefits of exercise when it comes to cardiovascular disease risk, study finds

January 12, 2021 12:06 PM CNN Newsource

It has long been understood that being physically active is good for you, particularly when it comes to preventing things like heart attacks and…

Help dogs and cats cope with separation anxiety when humans return to work

January 12, 2021 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn’t hesitate to adopt it. He says…

The US has averaged more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths a day over the past week

January 12, 2021 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

The magnitude of loss from Covid-19 is now on par with suffering the 9/11 attacks every day. The US averaged more than 3,223 Covid-19 deaths a day…

How to talk politics with angry loved ones who disagree with you

January 12, 2021 11:28 AM CNN Newsource

Millions of people will sit down at the Thanksgiving table this week across from family members on the opposite side of the political divide. If talk…

10 ways to de-escalate political discussions with friends and family who disagree with you

January 12, 2021 11:15 AM CNN Newsource

The shocking invasion of the US Capitol by a mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump is proof that the anger and frustration that divides…

The power of a real apology

January 12, 2021 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

“Forgiveness” in the time of Covid usually refers to loans, as in TD Bank’s recent announcement that, pending new information, it…

US reports over 200K new Covid-19 cases every single day for a week straight

January 12, 2021 12:51 AM CNN Newsource

The US set a grim milestone Monday as the country recorded over 200,000 new Covid-19 cases for seven straight days, according to John Hopkins…

Moderna thinks its vaccine will protect against the coronavirus for at least a year

January 11, 2021 10:08 PM CNN Newsource

Biotechnology company Moderna believes its vaccine should protect people against Covid-19 for at least a year, a top official told investors Monday.…

January 11 coronavirus news

January 11, 2021 9:58 PM CNN

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Members of the public mistakenly allowed to sign up for Covid-19 vaccination appointments in Kentucky

January 11, 2021 7:46 PM CNN Newsource

Members of the general public in Kentucky were mistakenly allowed to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine appointments meant for health care workers,…

Covid-19 vaccination plan ‘not working,’ former FDA official warns

January 11, 2021 7:17 PM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

With Covid-19 hospitalizations surpassing 100,000 for 40 days in a row, officials are trying to ramp up the pace of vaccinations across the United…

Doctors test popular anti-depressant to see if it fights off Covid-19

January 11, 2021 5:09 PM CNN Newsource

Doctors are running a clinical trial to see if a popular anti-depressant might keep someone from becoming severely ill with Covid-19. The researchers…