More Covid boosters coming in September
Health official say this fall Americans will have access to new boosters to fight off two Coronavirus…
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Local 4-year-old battling rare eye disease
At 16-months-old, Andromeda was given glasses and her parents learned about her rare eye…
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New study finds hospitalized children with Covid continue to suffer lingering complications
A study finds that many children who were hospitalized with Covid-19 or MIS-C during the start of the pandemic had lingering…
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Data shows students concerned about returning to class
Being young can be difficult for some and with the stresses of school and pressure of social media, mental health is a concern many parents…
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Yuma Regional Medical Center welcomes new class of Medicine Residents
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is welcoming a new class of residents who will receive training at the hospital’s Family Medicine…
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FDA authorizes change in how monkeypox vaccine is given
The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization Tuesday that allows health-care providers to change how the Jynneos…
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The Rock Church to host blood drive
A Yuma church has announced a blood drive, which will take place on Thursday, August 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00…
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First FDA approved therapy for newly recognized breast cancer
The FDA has approved a medication that aims to treat a newly-recognized type of breast cancer called HER2-Low.…
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Biden administration declares the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The Biden administration on Thursday declared monkeypox a public health emergency, with cases on the rise across the…
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No-cost Sports Physical day to be held at Gila Ridge High School
Two local organizations will be hosting a free Sports Physical day for student-athletes who wish to participate in activities for the 2022-2023…
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California governor declares monkeypox state of emergency
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days…
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‘988’ suicide prevention number transition
988 is the three-digit nationwide suicide prevention phone number that connects you directly to trained crisis counselors in your…
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First suspected case of monkeypox in Imperial County
El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) has confirmed the first suspected case of monkeypox in Imperial…
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Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds
Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study…
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Millions of Americans continue suffering from long Covid
Millions of Americans are out of work due to ongoing symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, heart palpitations, depression, insomnia and…
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Hormone therapy potentially linked to serious cardiovascular issues
Men who undergo hormone therapy for prostate cancer could be at an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular…
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YUHSD increases mental health services
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) created the youth mental health first aid program in 2020 giving mental well-being training to over 60%…
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The effects of extreme heat on your body
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Millions of Americans face extreme temperatures and of that, heat is the number one killer in natural disasters. The combination…
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House passes bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriage
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Democrat-led House passed a bill to protect same-sex and interracial…
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Marine Corps Air Station Yuma required to wear masks
Anyone indoors of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma are now required to wear masks and is effective as of July 19,…
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