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BA.2, the newly detected version of Omicron, is not a cause for alarm, scientists say

January 28, 2022 11:23 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new spinoff of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is getting attention from scientists as it becomes the dominant cause…

Covid-19 vaccine authorization for younger children delayed as FDA seeks more data

January 27, 2022 4:01 pm CNN Newsource

CNN, WDSU By Jen Christensen, Brenda Goodman and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Parents will have to keep waiting to find out when their youngest children can…

Millions of routine vaccinations have been missed amid the Covid-19 pandemic

January 28, 2022 8:21 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Millions of people in the United States are behind on their Covid-19 vaccinations, and millions more have missed other…

Here’s the way to exercise for better balance

January 28, 2022 8:15 am CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN In the world of physical comedy, being a klutz who trips over their own feet gets lots of laughs. In the real world, the more…

Do you have ‘eco-anxiety’? Here’s how to find out

January 28, 2022 4:12 am CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN We know changes in the weather and seasons can affect mood, causing run-of-the-mill rainy-day blues and seasonal affective…

A universal vaccine could be the future of the coronavirus fight

January 27, 2022 4:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Scientists are working to develop a “pan-coronavirus” vaccine — one that offers protection against…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 10:26 am CNN Newsource

CNN, CLEVELAND CLINIC By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 10:26 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…

Boosters provide the best protection against Omicron variant, CDC studies show, raising new questions about what it means to be fully vaccinated

January 27, 2022 10:00 am CNN Newsource

CNN, KSAT, WJLA, WCBS, NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY, KPHO, CDC, WHITE HOUSE, PIDEMONT HEALTHCARE By John Bonifield and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Three large new…

How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in

January 26, 2022 2:19 pm CNN Newsource

CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the world. This spinoff from the original Omicron variant,…

Moderna begins next phase of Omicron-specific booster trial as study finds that antibodies remain durable despite 6-fold drop over 6 months

January 26, 2022 2:19 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Moderna announced Wednesday that the first participant has been dosed in the company’s Phase 2 clinical trial of a…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 4:27 am CNN Newsource

CNN By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

US government fails when it comes to tobacco reduction, American Lung Association report says

January 26, 2022 8:12 am CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN The federal government gets “mostly failing grades on its efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco,” a new report from…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 4:27 am CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

Water- and stain-resistant products contain toxic plastics, study says. Here’s what to do

January 26, 2022 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Many of the water-resistant and stain-proof home furnishings and apparel we purchase may contain toxic “forever”…

‘Shelfies,’ not selfies, provide personal insight and encourage bookshelf therapy

January 26, 2022 1:30 am CNN Newsource

By David G. Allan, CNN Library Shelfie Day — proof that there is now a day of celebration for everything — is the fourth Wednesday of…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 5:13 am CNN Newsource

CNN, KGTV By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies…

During Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study

January 25, 2022 12:34 pm CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with Covid-19…

Pfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

January 25, 2022 3:45 am CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 3:26 am CNN Newsource

CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already…

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