Local Health Archives

Just as Covid-19 numbers were dropping, a concerning strain detected in South Africa is now in the US

January 29, 2021 1:14 AM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

Hope stemming from decreasing Covid-19 numbers has been blunted by the spread of new coronavirus variants. Now, one of the most worrisome strains…

Fauci says Biden’s push to reopen schools in 100 days ‘may not happen’

January 28, 2021 8:53 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, cautioned Thursday that President Joe Biden’s push to reopen most…

‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible

January 28, 2021 7:08 PM CNN Newsource

Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…

Only half of Covid-19 vaccines delivered to states have been used, CDC data shows. Here’s one reason why

January 28, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

A possible explanation is emerging for why federal data shows only about half of the vaccine supply delivered in the US has been administered. The…

Does Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence

January 28, 2021 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…

German officials say AstraZeneca vaccine shouldn’t be given to over-65s, citing lack of data

January 28, 2021 3:09 PM CNN

Germany’s vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should not be given to people older than 65 years, amid a bitter dispute…

New malaria mosquito emerges in African cities, and experts are worried

January 28, 2021 11:30 AM CNN Newsource

A new malaria mosquito is emerging in African cities, with potentially devastating consequences for those living there, according to a new study. The…

Snow blindness can sneak up on you, but prevention is easy

January 28, 2021 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

As the only American to have climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks over 26,000 feet above sea level — and the fifth person to do so without…

South Africa virus variant found in South Carolina

January 28, 2021 10:49 AM Sumiko Keil, The Associated Press

Researchers say these variants may spread easily and predicted it’s only a matter of time before they appear…

An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities, study says

January 28, 2021 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better…

CNN analysis suggests 12% — and as much as a third — of the US population might currently have some protection against Covid-19

January 28, 2021 5:49 AM CNN Newsource

Between vaccination coverage and natural immunity among those who have recovered from an infection, about 12% — and perhaps as much as a third…

Miami Heat lets dogs out to screen fans for Covid-19 — but what does the science say?

January 28, 2021 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

The Miami Heat is unleashing the dogs. As AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami reopens to a limited number of fans Thursday, the Miami Heat is bringing…

Covid-19 case numbers are trending down, but 80,000 more in the US could die in the next 3 weeks

January 28, 2021 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 cases in the US may be trending in the right direction, but experts say there’s still reason to worry. For one, there are new variants…

Could post-vaccine life mean we return to normal? Not just yet

January 28, 2021 12:58 AM CNN

Mass Covid-19 vaccination programs are underway in many countries around the world, offering the first glimmer of hope that life as we knew it could…

Covid-19 cases are trending lower but 80,000 more Americans could die of the virus in the next three weeks

January 28, 2021 12:42 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 cases in the US may be trending in the right direction, but experts say there’s still reason to worry. For one, there are new variants…

Yuma wife and mother speaks out after losing her husband to ALS

January 27, 2021 6:06 PM Adonis Albright

41-year-old Marcos Torres was a loving husband and father. He was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, about two years ago.…

Manaus is collapsing again. Is a new coronavirus variant to blame?

January 27, 2021 8:04 PM CNN

The tense quiet outside the small hospital in Iranduba, Brazil, shattered when the ambulance rolled up. Inside, medics give a woman CPR in an…

Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help

January 27, 2021 7:04 PM CNN Newsource

After my sister gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas, it became the gift that I didn’t know I needed. It’s one of the best things…

The son of polio vaccine creator Jonas Salk got the Covid-19 vaccine. He wants you to do it, too

January 27, 2021 5:30 PM CNN Newsource

As Dr. Darrell Salk waited in line to receive his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, he realized he had been in a similar situation about 60 years…

In-person learning during the pandemic is possible with the right precautions, CDC researchers say

January 26, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but experts from the US…