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UK should cut its 12-week delay between vaccine doses, doctors group says

January 23, 2021 9:15 am CNN Newsource

The UK’s decision to wait up to 12 weeks before giving people their second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine should be scrapped,…

The face mask that could end the pandemic

January 23, 2021 7:24 am CNN

Getting Americans masked up is a top priority for the Biden administration. Biden, who calls wearing masks “a patriotic act,” signed an…

CDC reports record number of daily Covid-19 vaccinations as states struggle with supply

January 22, 2021 11:57 pm CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported its biggest one-day increase in Covid-19 vaccinations Friday as more states said they are…

Foods that can reduce stress

January 22, 2021 10:58 pm CNN Newsource

Stress levels may be high these days, but did you know that what we choose to eat can help to reduce stress, ultimately allowing us to take charge of…

More vaccines could be coming soon and they could be a big boost to the rollout

January 22, 2021 9:36 pm CNN Newsource

States may be scrambling for vaccines now, but the United States could see additional Covid-19 vaccines by the end of March, if not sooner. Millions…

Severe allergic reactions to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are rare, CDC says

January 22, 2021 3:48 pm CNN Newsource

Severe allergic reactions to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are rare, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A CDC report…

Study finds 60% of Americans don’t know where or when to get a Covid-19 vaccine

January 22, 2021 2:07 pm CNN Newsource

About 6 in 10 Americans don’t know when or where to get a coronavirus vaccine, according to a survey released Friday from the Kaiser Family…

The US can vaccinate up to 85% of adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 11:47 am CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with distributing and administering Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of adults by the end…

Covid-19 is causing ambulance delays and longer ER waits — even for those without coronavirus

January 22, 2021 7:07 am CNN Newsource

Imagine suffering a serious accident and calling 911 but not getting an ambulance immediately. Or having a severe asthma attack and fighting for…

The US can vaccinate up to 85% of US adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 4:19 am CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with the distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of US adults…

Most common mistakes in online workouts that cause pain or injury

January 22, 2021 4:04 am CNN Newsource

Virtual workouts have become increasingly popular due to Covid-19 restrictions. Online sessions allow you to bring your workout with you wherever you…

Hand sanitizer is hurting more children’s eyes, some severely, study finds. Here’s how to protect your kid

January 22, 2021 3:59 am CNN Newsource

Hand hygiene is an important way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and, when soap and water isn’t available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer is…

CDC still working on goal to double coronavirus sequences to expand hunt for mutations

January 22, 2021 3:47 am CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not meet a goal to quickly ramp up surveillance for possibly dangerous coronavirus mutations,…

Fauci: Vaccinations will help coronavirus variants from emerging

January 21, 2021 11:51 pm CNN Newsource

Covid-19 vaccinations will not only help stop the virus from spreading, they will also hamper the coronavirus’ ability to mutate into new…

‘Fat but fit’ is a myth when it comes to heart health, new study shows

January 21, 2021 4:34 pm CNN Newsource

The negative effects of excess body fat on heart health can’t be canceled out by maintaining an active lifestyle, according to new research.…

Loss of smell drives Covid-19 survivors to get creative in the kitchen

January 21, 2021 3:32 pm CNN Newsource

Emergency physician Dr. Alex Yeats had just whipped up what seemed like an appetizing dinner option when his wife let him know she wasn’t…

Eli Lilly’s antibody therapy helps prevent Covid-19 in nursing homes, drugmaker says

January 21, 2021 2:32 pm CNN Newsource

Eli Lilly and Company’s monoclonal antibody combination therapy helped prevent symptomatic Covid-19 infection among nursing home residents and…

Florida issues new Covid-19 vaccine residency rules to cut down on ‘vaccine tourism’

January 21, 2021 2:01 pm CNN

Florida issued new health guidelines Thursday in an attempt to cut down on “vaccine tourism,” requiring that Covid-19 vaccines be given…

Emerging evidence suggests new coronavirus variant could be problematic for vaccines

January 21, 2021 1:23 pm CNN Newsource

As researchers around the world race to see if new coronavirus variants will pose a problem for the vaccines, a second study in two days says a…

Biden: Covid-19 death toll likely to top 500,000, asks Americans to wear mask for his first 100 days

January 21, 2021 1:14 pm CNN Newsource

The Covid-19 death toll in the United States will likely top 500,000 next month, President Joe Biden said in a news conference Thursday, as he…