Health Archives

Some rural hospitals in Texas have yet to receive a single Covid-19 vaccine dose, hospital group says

January 14, 2021 4:25 am CNN Newsource

As Texas shifts its focus to large community vaccination efforts, some frontline health care workers remain unprotected. About 10% of the rural…

3 ways to turn that failing New Year’s resolution into a habit

January 14, 2021 1:18 am CNN Newsource

I have a bad relationship with New Year’s resolutions. I start strong and then peter out by mid-January as work deadlines, home chores and the…

Here’s why we can have some hope about the Covid pandemic

January 13, 2021 8:25 pm CNN

The US keep breaking records in the coronavirus pandemic. The latest: 3 million new cases in the first two weeks of the year. But some experts say…

Covid cases remain lowest among younger children, even after schools reopened, study says

January 13, 2021 6:28 pm CNN Newsource

A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Covid-19 cases among younger children remained low even after schools…

Here’s how some of the leading coronavirus vaccines work

January 13, 2021 6:27 pm CNN Newsource

Johnson & Johnson says it plans to have data from advanced, Phase 3 trials of its coronavirus vaccine by the end of the month. If they’re…

As sites shift from Covid-19 testing to vaccinations, health officials warn balance is needed

January 13, 2021 5:16 pm CNN Newsource

Many NFL and Major League Baseball stadiums, from New York to Los Angeles, have been Covid-19 testing sites — and now some of those same…

Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine generates immune response, few side effects, in early trials

January 13, 2021 2:18 pm CNN

Early stage trials of Johnson & Johnson’s experimental coronavirus vaccine show it generated an immune response in nearly all volunteers,…

Martha Stewart’s vaccine video came with a disclaimer

January 13, 2021 5:50 am CNN

Yes, Martha Stewart received her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine near a facility named for her, but rest assured, she says she didn’t jump…

Millions have a real fear of needles. Overcoming that is critical for the vaccine rollout

January 13, 2021 4:36 am CNN Newsource

As a fourth-year medical student at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Amanda Walker knows that vaccinations are both safe and essential.…

The ongoing challenge of pandemic fatigue is hitting people hard

January 13, 2021 2:05 am CNN Newsource

Nearly a year of ever-changing public safety guidelines with long days cooped up at home are wearing on many people. People have been social…

The US has suffered its worst day ever for Covid-19 deaths

January 13, 2021 12:43 am CNN Newsource

The US reported its highest daily number of Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday with more than 4,320 fatalities attributed to the virus. It marked the second…

United States sets record for most Covid-19 deaths reported in one day

January 13, 2021 12:18 am CNN Newsource

The US set a record Tuesday for the most Covid-19 deaths reported in one day since the start of the pandemic, according to data from Johns Hopkins…

Deschutes County first responders wrap up COVID-19 vaccinations

January 12, 2021 1:38 pm Noah Chast

Deschutes County first responders wrap up COVID-19…

Local health officials doubt federal pivot on Covid-19 vaccines will help in time

January 12, 2021 5:18 pm CNN Newsource

The federal government’s about-face on vaccine policy may be too little, too late, local health officials told CNN Tuesday. City and county…

CDC to require all air travelers to US to show negative coronavirus test

January 12, 2021 2:20 pm CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it will require a negative Covid-19 test from all air passengers entering the United…

The US has averaged more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths a day over the past week

January 12, 2021 2:03 pm CNN Newsource

The magnitude of loss from Covid-19 is now on par with suffering the 9/11 attacks every day. The US averaged more than 3,223 Covid-19 deaths a day…

CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for international passengers flying to US

January 12, 2021 1:12 pm CNN Newsource

The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign today or Wednesday an order requiring all international…

Testing homes for radon gas now more important than ever, OHA says

January 12, 2021 12:14 pm Barney Lerten

The Oregon Health Authority is recognizing National Radon Action Month during January by encouraging people in the state to test their homes for…

No limit to benefits of exercise when it comes to cardiovascular disease risk, study finds

January 12, 2021 11:06 am CNN Newsource

It has long been understood that being physically active is good for you, particularly when it comes to preventing things like heart attacks and…

Help dogs and cats cope with separation anxiety when humans return to work

January 12, 2021 10:39 am CNN Newsource

When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn’t hesitate to adopt it. He says…