Local Health Archives

Covid destroyed lives spent together. Now those left behind must say farewell by Zoom

February 3, 2021 10:51 PM CNN

Trish Skinner and her husband sit on a couch, flip open their iPad cover, and open Zoom. Skinner is attending her father’s funeral. Dozens of…

Younger adults are biggest spreaders of Covid-19, study suggests

February 3, 2021 7:39 PM CNN Newsource

A new study suggests that the biggest spreaders of coronavirus in the US are adults aged 20 to 49, but that doesn’t mean they should be pushed…

Oxford vaccine cuts spread of COVID-19

February 3, 2021 7:19 PM Mercedes Martinez

Oxford University says their vaccine, AstraZeneca, may reduce transition of COVID-19 In today’s, “Health Watch,” new research says Oxford University…

Reinfection possible with COVID-19 variant

February 3, 2021 7:02 PM Mercedes Martinez

Health expert warns on being reinfected even after you’ve had COVID-19 In today’s “Health Minute,” one expert says that even if you have already had…

Global Covid-19 vaccine confidence is rising, survey shows

February 3, 2021 5:59 PM CNN Newsource

Global vaccine confidence is rising, according to a survey released Wednesday showing that 54% of respondents across 15 countries would get a…

Double masking for Covid-19 protection: A trend with a purpose

February 3, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Layering your face is in — but not as a fashion statement. It may just save a life. Public health officials are suggesting double masking as a…

Development of new coronavirus vaccines may be hitting critical mass. Here’s how they work

February 3, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

Data on vaccines being tested by Johnson & Johnson and Novavax came out last week, and makers of AstraZeneca‘s vaccine and Russia’s…

AstraZeneca vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the coronavirus, study shows

February 3, 2021 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic…

It’s National Women Physicians Day

February 3, 2021 10:46 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) — Wednesday is National Women Physicians Day. It’s a time to remember the female doctors who have paved the way for others and…

A British teenager fell into a 10-month coma before the pandemic. Now he’s waking up in a new world

February 3, 2021 8:59 AM CNN

Joseph Flavill slipped out of one world and woke up in another. On March 1, 2020, when the 19-year-old was struck by a car in Staffordshire, central…

Local dispensary starts selling recreational marijuana

February 3, 2021 5:53 AM Sumiko Keil, Gabriel Salazar

Jamestown Center Yuma Dispensary currently accepts online orders and cash…

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine may cut coronavirus transmission, UK researchers say

February 3, 2021 5:31 AM CNN Newsource

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine appears to reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic infections, UK…

I’ve had my Covid-19 vaccine — now what can I safely do? Your questions answered

February 3, 2021 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

The day has finally come. You’ve received the second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine currently on the Western market — Moderna,…

A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year

February 3, 2021 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…

More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the US since January 1, JHU data shows

February 3, 2021 12:31 AM CNN Newsource

More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the United States so far this year, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Since January 1,…

Bed bug misconceptions result in rise in infestations

February 2, 2021 7:17 PM April Hettinger

Don’t get too itchy… this is a sign to get a flashlight and check your…

Coronavirus strain in UK picks up mutation that could impact vaccines, experts say

February 2, 2021 9:01 PM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

A mutation that could allow Covid-19 to escape antibody protection has now been found in samples of a rapidly spreading strain in the UK, according…

Here’s why some people test positive after getting a Covid-19 vaccine

February 2, 2021 9:14 PM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

A Covid-19 vaccine does not provide full or immediate protection, which means it’s still possible to get infected and test positive for the…

Signs of heart problems after COVID-19

February 2, 2021 7:13 PM Mercedes Martinez

Heart problems are rising because of the pandemic. In today’s “Health Minute,” health experts tell us about the red flags to look out for when it…

Over one-third of young adults misuse psychoactive medications, study says

February 2, 2021 4:36 PM CNN Newsource

Over one-third of young adults misuse their psychoactive prescription drugs, a new study has revealed. Some 34% of adults ages 18 to 25 misused their…