Local Health Archives

Alabama has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the US. Now it’s starting to rise

August 5, 2021 3:37 PM CNN

CNN’s Miguel Marquez looks at the rise in Covid-19 vaccinations in Alabama, despite the state being tied with Arkansas for the lowest vaccination…

U.S. last in health care ranking of rich countries

August 4, 2021 7:19 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – The US once again ranked last in access to health care, equity and outcomes among high-income countries, despite spending a far…

Covid-19 cases among US children and teens jumped 84% in a week, pediatrician group says

August 3, 2021 3:15 PM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

By Jen Christensen and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Almost 72,000 children and teens caught Covid-19 last week — a “substantial” increase…

Northern Arizona Elite runner prepares Olympic path for breastfeeding mothers

August 3, 2021 12:25 PM CBS News

From soccer star Alex Morgan to sprinter Allyson Felix, it’s more common to see top women competitors who have kids. However, it hasn’t always been…

Opioid usage on the rise in Arizona

August 3, 2021 12:39 PM Cody Lee

Data from the CDC reveals opioid overdoses and deaths continue to climb. In Arizona, the health crisis overshadowed due to the pandemic, continues to…

Here’s how schools should handle a Covid-19 outbreak, experts say

August 3, 2021 4:07 AM CNN

CNN’s Victor Blackwell interviews a mother who is against requiring masks in schools to prevent the spread of…

This Texas city has a relatively high vaccination rate, but it’s still fighting to get shots in arms amid rising cases

August 3, 2021 5:37 AM CNN

With the pace of inoculations slowing, Austin, Texas, is scrambling to get more shots in arms, dedicating personnel at sites across the city — vet…

Delta variant has spiked Covid-19 deaths in Africa by 80% in one month, WHO says

August 3, 2021 5:12 AM CNN

CNN By Nimi Princewill, CNN Coronavirus deaths in Africa rose rapidly over the past month, as fatalities surged by 80 percent within the last four…

Big feelings are normal. How to help tweens and teens handle them

August 2, 2021 6:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Christine Koh, CNN Awkwardness and big feelings? You must be talking about middle school. And while many parents assume that middle school is a…

Local gymnast talks mental health and competing

August 1, 2021 12:11 PM Arlette Yousif

Athletes prepare year-round to be the best at their respective sport, but it’s not all fun and games. Pressure is all around from coaches, teammates,…

Ovarian Cysts

July 30, 2021 5:33 PM Mercedes Martinez

Ovarian cysts affect about three million women each year in the…

Study: Vaccine not enough to stop variant spread

July 30, 2021 7:32 AM CNN, Cole Johnson

A new study supports mask wearing for people already vaccinated against Covid-19 as researchers say the vaccine will not be able to stop new variants…

Utah will give KN95 masks to children as the Delta variant fuels Covid-19 hospitalizations nationwide

July 30, 2021 5:28 AM CNN

CNN’s Martin Savidge reports from Little Rock, Arkansas, where hospitals are reaching capacity with unvaccinated patients struggling with…

San Luis Mayor Gerardo Sánchez personally justifies reinstating mask mandate

July 28, 2021 11:16 AM April Hettinger

Anyone walking through the doors of City of San Luis facilities will have to mask…

Olympic athletes are showing us their funny, fascinating, complicated selves on TikTok and beyond

July 28, 2021 10:26 AM CNN

How do elite athletes keep calm on the big stage? Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the science behind keeping…

Pfizer data suggest third dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘strongly’ boosts protection against Delta variant

July 28, 2021 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant…

Fauci: You get vaccinated because you want to save your life

July 28, 2021 10:13 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated as the Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to…

IMF Managing Director: Vaccine inequality is ‘not good for anyone’

July 27, 2021 2:33 PM CNN

In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Richard Quest, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses how vaccine inequality is widening the gap…

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Emerging from the pandemic of loneliness

July 27, 2021 2:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent It’s an understatement to say that living through a global pandemic for the last 18 months…

Delta variant travel: Latest restrictions and news for concerned tourists

August 5, 2021 8:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Forrest Brown, CNN The 2021 summer travel season started out full of hope and promise, but increasingly by the week, the Delta variant is throwing…