UK chief medical officers defend delay of second Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses
The UK’s chief medical officers have defended a decision to delay second doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in order to prioritize first…
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Covid-19 hospitalizations across the US are the highest they’ve ever been as nation rings in new year
As the US ushered in 2021, more than 125,300 Covid-19 patients remained hospitalized — another record for the fourth day in a row. The high…
Continue Reading The science of how to stick to New Year’s resolutions and truly change your habits
Next year will be a crucial year for Erika Kirgios as she works to complete her doctorate, publish academic papers and try to land a faculty job at a…
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With Covid-19 hospitalizations rising, California doctor says sometimes beds only open up when patients die
With the number of Covid-19 hospitalizations at an all-time high, medical facilities are having a hard time finding places to put new patients.…
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Science changes the mind of once anti-COVID vaccine woman
A Yuma resident who was once against vaccines and medicine is now advocating for the COVID…
Continue Reading California hospitals stressed to the ‘brink of catastrophe’ by the coronavirus surge
Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the…
Continue Reading How the effort to vaccinate the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home…
Continue Reading US sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second straight day. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US still is setting one-day records for Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations. More than 3,740 coronavirus deaths were…
Continue Reading How the effort to vaccine the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home…
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How pets can help 2021 resolutions
Your furry friends may be of help to accomplish your new year resolutions Furry friends can be good for you health. Temma Martin with Best Friends…
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Patients, doctors still learning the ropes of telemedicine
Doctors can still diagnose their patients, send out treatment plans, and write prescriptions once everyone gets past the technical…
Continue Reading US sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second day in a row. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US reported a record death toll for the second day in a row, with more than 3,740 Covid-19 fatalities Wednesday. And the…
Continue Reading Make a lazy New Year’s Day feast with these snacks and drinks
Maybe you got caught up in New Year’s Eve preparations, making sure you had enough bubbly to kick 2020 to the curb in spectacular fashion. Or…
Continue Reading Fauci says US can return to normal by fall if it puts aside slow start and is diligent about vaccinations
If states are able to “diligently vaccinate” people against the coronavirus next year, the US could return to normal life by early fall,…
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Visiting the dental office during COVID
As the most Google-searched question in 2020 revealed itself, the question had to be answered. News 11’s Arlette Yousif spoke with a local…
Continue Reading Colorado officials suspect they’ve found a second case of UK coronavirus variant
Health officials in a Colorado county believe they’ve found a second local case of a coronavirus variant from the United Kingdom — one…
Continue Reading Some think Moderna VIPS may cut the line to get scarce Covid-19 vaccine
When biotech company Moderna announced Tuesday that it planned to offer its workforce a chance to get vaccinated with its recently authorized…
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Tips on how to sneak in more walking steps
10,000 steps a day are what health experts say and we have the tricks on how to add on more steps. Many people may want to add more steps to their…
Continue Reading Two more Covid-19 vaccines may be authorized for emergency use in US in next few months
Two additional vaccines for Covid-19 may be authorized for use in the US in the coming months as the country tries to deal with record…
Continue Reading New US dietary guidelines include recs for babies and toddlers for first time
The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services issued new dietary guidelines, which include…
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