A nurse practitioner tells us why she chose the Desert Southwest
As states across the country struggle to attract and maintain a steady medical workforce, the questions can be asked what draws them to the Desert…
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Avlon: It’s a self-inflicting tragedy in the making
CNN’s John Avlon evaluates the stark differences in Covid-19 vaccination rates between red and blue states across the…
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FDA calls for investigation into Alzheimer’s drug approval
The current head of the Food and Drug Administration is asking for an investigation into the approval of a new Alzheimer’s…
Continue Reading States with low vaccination numbers had Covid-19 case rates last week 3 times higher than others where people are fully vaccinated
By Deidre McPhillips, Steve Almasy and Madeline Holcombe, CNN When you compare states with high vaccination rates to states that are lagging, the…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases surge in state with one of the lowest vaccination rates
CNN’s Polo Sandoval reports on Arkansas’s surge of Covid-19 cases as the state’s vaccination rate has…
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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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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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