California confirms first 2021 death from West Nile Virus
Health officials say a San Luis Obispo County resident died from complications of the…
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Bat Studies
Researchers to study bats for Coronavirus…
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Students don’t need masks at school if they are fully vaccinated, CDC says
The CDC just updated its guidance for schools… And says students and teachers who are entirely vaccinated do not need to wear masks while…
Continue Reading Los Angeles County sees exponential growth in Covid-19 cases as Delta variant becomes dominant, worrying officials
By Aya Elamroussi and Dakin Andone, CNN The most populous county in the US is seeing “exponential growth” of Covid-19 cases as the Delta…
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Delta variant is ‘Covid-19 on steroids,’ expert says, with cases increasing in nearly half of US states
On Thursday, Pfizer said it was seeing waning immunity from its vaccine. The company is now picking up its efforts to develop a booster dose that…
Continue Reading Global Covid-19 death toll surpasses 4 million
By Deidre McPhillips and Nectar Gan, CNN More than 4 million people around the world have died of Covid-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins…
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Breast Milk
Study finds that Coronavirus vaccine material does not get into breast…
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Find your sleep ‘sweet spot’ to protect your brain as you age, study suggests
CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN How long older adults sleep could affect their brain health, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA…
Continue Reading Covid cases growing in less vaccinated states
Health officials are concerned about the number of Coronavirus cases in states with low vaccination rates after the CDC released new…
Continue Reading Clare Crawley will have breast implants removed after health issues
By Marianne Garvey, CNN “Bachelorette” star Clare Crawley has revealed that due to health reasons, she is having her breast implants…
Continue Reading Delta variant now makes up more than half of coronavirus cases in US, CDC says
By Madeline Holcombe, Holly Yan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN The Delta variant, a more transmissible and possibly more dangerous strain of coronavirus,…
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Breast and cervical cancer screenings decline
CDC finds increased declines in breast and cervical cancer…
Continue Reading Tyson recalls 8.5 million pounds of chicken products due to possible listeria contamination
By Alanne Orjoux, CNN Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling nearly 8.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products because they may be contaminated with…
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Monsoon Season may put you in danger of having a heat stroke
It’s no secret Monsoon Season is upon us. And, that means warmer temps, higher than normal humidity, scattered showers, and high winds.…
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Sun safety tips for the 4th of July
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – As we head into the holiday weekend, lots of us likely have outdoor plans. But before spending time in the sun and water,…
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Germany issues world’s strongest recommendation for mixing Covid-19 vaccines
Germany has issued what appears to be the strongest recommendation anywhere for the mixing of Covid-19 vaccines on efficacy…
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Johnson & Johnson vaccines for teens
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine for teens will begin this…
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Arizona health officials say hospitalizations are rising
According to the state’s dashboard, more than 6.4 million doses of COVID -19 vaccines have been administered to more than 3.5 million Arizonans who…
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US lawmakers launch investigation into FDA approval and price of new Alzheimer’s drug
Biogen announced in early June that the wholesale cost of treatment — which requires an infusion once every four weeks — is about $4,312 per…
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Mexico’s supreme court decriminalizes recreational use of cannabis
After a bill signed by Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador struggled to make it through Congress deliberations weeks after the set…
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