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Covid-19 cases are trending lower but 80,000 more Americans could die of the virus in the next three weeks

January 27, 2021 11:42 pm CNN Newsource

Covid-19 cases in the US may be trending in the right direction, but experts say there’s still reason to worry. For one, there are new variants…

Manaus is collapsing again. Is a new coronavirus variant to blame?

January 27, 2021 7:04 pm CNN

The tense quiet outside the small hospital in Iranduba, Brazil, shattered when the ambulance rolled up. Inside, medics give a woman CPR in an…

Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help

January 27, 2021 6:04 pm CNN Newsource

After my sister gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas, it became the gift that I didn’t know I needed. It’s one of the best things…

Despite advances, it will be ‘months’ before everyone who wants a vaccine can get one, task force says

January 27, 2021 5:46 pm CNN

The Biden administration’s Covid-19 team spent its first virtual briefing Wednesday addressing vaccine distribution problems and questions…

The son of polio vaccine creator Jonas Salk got the Covid-19 vaccine. He wants you to do it, too

January 27, 2021 4:30 pm CNN Newsource

As Dr. Darrell Salk waited in line to receive his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, he realized he had been in a similar situation about 60 years…

Bend-based foundation helping reuse Dutch medical instruments in Ethiopia

January 27, 2021 3:41 pm KTVZ News Sources

Bend-based ReachAnother Foundation is working with hospitals in the Netherlands to give thousands of medical instruments a fresh lease on life after…

Most common mistakes in online workouts that cause pain or injury

January 27, 2021 1:24 pm 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…

‘We have a new mission’: Aunt, uncle take in 5 nieces whose mom died from coronavirus

January 27, 2021 1:16 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KCBS/KCAL) — A 33-year-old mother of five was one of the victims…

CDC doesn’t know if new Covid-19 variants are causing rare complication in children

January 27, 2021 1:04 pm CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it does not know if the new Covid-19 variants are causing more cases of a rare…

Analysis: My Covid-19 vaccine trial experience remains vital as vaccination rates are lagging

January 27, 2021 11:38 am CNN

Over a month ago, I got injected with either a Covid-19 vaccine candidate or placebo from Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen unit. Since…

Your sleep could be dictated by the phases of the moon, a study says

January 27, 2021 11:10 am CNN Newsource

The moon dictates the pushes and pulls of the tides, but it could also affect our sleep. As we head toward the first full moon of the year on…

Alcohol and your heart: Just getting a buzz can trigger an irregular rhythm

January 27, 2021 11:00 am CNN Newsource

The effects of alcohol on your heart can be immediate, triggering an irregular rhythm called atrial fibrillation or AFib, according to new…

Where the top US school districts stand with virtual vs. in-person learning

January 27, 2021 9:31 am CNN Newsource

In the effort to balance health, jobs and quality education, the nation’s biggest school districts are divided on how to teach students this…

Regeneron says study shows its monoclonal antibody cocktail works against coronavirus variants

January 27, 2021 5:09 am CNN Newsource

Tests on two different variants of the coronavirus show that one of the two monoclonal antibodies in Regeneron’s cocktail therapy can…

Everyday activities are more dangerous now that new Covid-19 variants are circulating, expert says

January 26, 2021 3:33 pm CNN Newsource

Health officials are “extremely” worried about the new coronavirus variants that have been detected in the United States and what they…

In-person learning during the pandemic is possible with the right precautions, CDC researchers say

January 26, 2021 3:28 pm CNN Newsource

Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but experts from the US…

Why swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more

January 26, 2021 8:23 am CNN Newsource

Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a…

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds

January 26, 2021 5:32 am CNN Newsource

Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…

8 myths about the Covid-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains

January 26, 2021 2:28 am CNN Newsource

The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…

Coronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time

January 25, 2021 7:23 pm CNN Newsource

Even with the number of Covid-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been…