Some children’s hospitals see another surge in rare Covid-19 complication MIS-C
Scientists still don’t know a lot about a rare and serious Covid-19 complication that impacts children, but what they do know is that when there is a…
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‘Basic things are just not there’: Health care collapse in Afghanistan threatens lives of millions as winter approaches
By Tim Lister, CNN Health care in Afghanistan has literally collapsed in a matter of months, disrupted by conflict and starved of foreign assistance,…
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Quality hall of fame event breeds local medical innovation
On Thursday, teams from the Yuma Regional Medical Center’s different departments got together for some friendly competition. However, it was all in…
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Imperial County to offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines in one place
The Imperial County Public Health Department wants to make sure residents are fully protected as we head into flu season. It will offer both flu…
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Study shows Pfizer vaccine immunity wanes
Two new studies suggest Covid-19 immunity from Pfizer’s vaccine wanes after about two…
Continue Reading Here’s how one college system kept Covid-19 cases down as they surged throughout the state
Students began flocking back to the six campuses of the University of Maine this fall hoping for a more normal college experience, one without…
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Local health centers take charge in fight against breast cancer
As breast cancer awareness month kicks off, local health outlets are providing not just medical, but financial support as…
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Young women are not immune to breast cancer
Breast cancer does not discriminate…
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FDA lays out side effects of third booster shot
The side effects of getting a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine are largely similar to those from a second…
Continue Reading It’s time to become friends with your anxiety
An important first step in reframing anxiety is understanding it continues to serve that protective purpose in modern life by putting you on alert…
Continue Reading HHS vaccination ads use a new tactic to increase Covid-19 vaccination rates: fear
With vaccination rates only inching forward slowly, the federal government is trying a new marketing tactic:…
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UNICEF calls on prioritizing mental health
Children from around the world are suffering mental health…
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Study shows heart inflammation cases are rare after Covid vaccine
New research suggests developing a heart condition after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine is…
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Jamie Lee Curtis thinks cosmetic procedures are ‘wiping out a generation of beauty’
Jamie Lee Curtis sounds like a firm believer in natural…
Continue Reading Vaccines may have prevented a quarter-million Covid-19 cases and 39,000 deaths among seniors
Before vaccines, the San Francisco Department of Public Health needed three whiteboards to capture all the names of senior facilities that had…
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Large increase in suicide rates among U.S. military
According to data from the department of defense, suicide rates amongst active duty service members has gone up to more than 40% in five…
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Imperial County tackles obesity
According to the Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) 12% of Imperial County children aged 2-11 are overweight for their age.…
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Somerton Cocopah Fire in the pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department (SCFD) gets a uniform change. Firefighters and paramedics wear pink to raise awareness about…
Continue Reading Urgent warning for pregnant women
The CDC urges pregnant women to get…
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Most common nutrient deficiencies—and the superfoods that can help
Ever wondered why it matters so much that you eat your superfoods? Revive Superfoods takes a look at the most common nutrient deficiencies and the…
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