Vaccines expected to be available to the general public by summertime
With vaccines arriving in the summer, the health department said they now have to consider the valley’s hot temperatures.…
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Study shows harmful toxins in marijuana smoke
(KYMA, KECY) – Marijuana smoking can raise levels of potentially harmful chemicals in someone’s body, but to a lesser extent than tobacco,…
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Cancer death rates drop nationwide
(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…
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CDC to require COVID-19 test for all international travelers
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…
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Millions have a real fear of needles. Overcoming that is critical for the vaccine rollout
As a fourth-year medical student at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Amanda Walker knows that vaccinations are both safe and essential.…
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The ongoing challenge of pandemic fatigue is hitting people hard
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…
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The US has suffered its worst day ever for Covid-19 deaths
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…
Continue Reading United States sets record for most Covid-19 deaths reported in one day
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…
Continue Reading Local health officials doubt federal pivot on Covid-19 vaccines will help in time
The federal government’s about-face on vaccine policy may be too little, too late, local health officials told CNN Tuesday. City and county…
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Record drop in cancer death rates
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…
Continue Reading CDC to require all air travelers to US to show negative coronavirus test
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…
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Loud eating ranked as Americans most irritating sound
(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…
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Nature and digital detoxes can keep lockdown blues at bay, new study reveals
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – Getting outside during the COVID lockdown could help you feel happier a new study…
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Youth e-cigarette rates seeing an incline
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – There’s new evidence that e-cigarette are a gateway to regular smoking among teens young adults. Researchers from the…
Continue Reading CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for international passengers flying to US
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign today or Wednesday an order requiring all international…
Continue Reading No limit to benefits of exercise when it comes to cardiovascular disease risk, study finds
It has long been understood that being physically active is good for you, particularly when it comes to preventing things like heart attacks and…
Continue Reading Help dogs and cats cope with separation anxiety when humans return to work
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…
Continue Reading The US has averaged more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths a day over the past week
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…
Continue Reading How to talk politics with angry loved ones who disagree with you
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…
Continue Reading 10 ways to de-escalate political discussions with friends and family who disagree with you
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…
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