U.S. obesity rate hits new record
(KYMA, KECY) – The obesity rate in the U.S. hit a new record, according to the nonprofit organization Trust for America’s Health. The report says…
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State pushes flu vaccinations to avert flu-and-COVID-19 ‘perfect storm’
Just over two in five Arizona adults got a flu shot last year, a number state officials are desperate to improve on before the onset of both…
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Thrift stores struggle despite re-opening
The Woman Haven of Imperial Valley is still operating on regular hours but with restrictions.…
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Don’t neglect preventative care, amid pandemic
The warning, from doctors.…
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Suicide Prevention Week: Teens helping teens
As suicide prevention week comes to an end, Teen Lifeline wants other teens to know they are not alone.…
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
For the month of September, Team Kate is asking the community to raise awareness of childhood…
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Local health officials prepare for flu season
Yuma County Health Officials are pushing for flu shots now more than…
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Stop kissing, and wear masks during sex says Canada’s top doctor
When engaging in sexual activity, Canada’s top doctor Theresa Tam advised to skip kissing, avoid face-to-face…
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Novavax coronavirus vaccine is safe, published results show
Early stage clinical trial results show the Covid-19 vaccine candidate made by Novavax is safe and elicits an immune response, according to a study…
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Counterfeit pills, linked to at least 43 overdose deaths in Yuma County
Details on the investigation being conducted by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.…
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Blood donations are needed, testing for Covid antibodies
One pint can save three lives.…
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Study says is beneficial for treating colds
(KYMA, KECY) – Honey may be better than conventional treatments for coughs, blocked noses and sore throats, researchers have said. The substance is…
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IID Director Jim Hanks says HCQ treatment was key in COVID-19 recovery
Imperial Irrigation District Director Jim Hanks says hydroxychloroquine was the key in his recovery from…
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Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19
With a coronavirus vaccine still months off, companies are rushing to test what may be the next best thing: drugs that deliver antibodies to fight…
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Wellness Center brings COVID-19 testing to valley farmworkers
Calexico’s Wellness Center continues to take the initiative by testing as many farmworkers as possible for COVID-19 in the Imperial County.…
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Liam’s road to recovery
After spending a week in the hospital, four-year-old Liam Lomaintewa is recovering from MIS-C, a new inflammatory syndrome found in children that is…
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COVID-19: Who gets a vaccine first?
Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health says, “Not everybody’s going to like the answer. There will be many people who…
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National Avocado Day on Friday!
There’s good reason to celebrate this super-fruit on National Avocado Day…
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Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the…
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Scientists identify 6 strains of coronavirus
Scientists at King’s College have developed an app to collect and analyze the many versions of COVID and find out why it has such varied symptoms and…
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