I’m pregnant… should I get the Covid-19 vaccine?
There’s enough to worry about during a pregnancy, even without a pandemic. As the vaccine rollout continues, there’s still concern over…
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Despite US Covid-19 cases dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here’s what has experts worried
A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…
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Going maskless is a key factor in Covid-19 outbreaks at gyms, studies say
Wearing masks and other safety precautions are key to stop the spread of Covid-19 during indoor group exercise, according to two new reports…
Continue ReadingAmericans support teachers getting Covid-19 vaccine before schools reopen, according to new survey
A majority of US adults — nearly six in 10 — say that K-12 schools that are not currently open for in-person learning should wait until…
Continue ReadingModerna, Pfizer test vaccine strategies against new variants
Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna are trying to get out ahead of some of the new coronavirus variants that are causing concern around the world.…
Continue Reading Researchers find worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City
Two separate teams of researchers said this week they have found a worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City and elsewhere in the Northeast…
Continue Reading Children exposed to tobacco smoke could be at risk for high blood pressure
Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke have a greater chance of having high blood pressure, a new study has found. Researchers found 6% of…
Continue Reading US health leaders are preparing for all scenarios — including another wave of Covid-19 cases
A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…
Continue ReadingExperts worry variant-fueled Covid-19 surge may be weeks away but cases will likely fall again by summer
Coronavirus infections across the US are still on the way down, and more Americans are getting vaccinated — but variants could cause…
Continue Reading Lack of equity within priority groups leaves Covid-19’s most vulnerable without vaccine, analysis suggests
As demand for Covid-19 vaccines continues to outpace supply, there’s still not sufficient supply to cover everyone within even the top priority…
Continue ReadingWhich face mask is best for communication? A new study weighs in
The receptionist at the doctor’s office asks a question from behind her double mask and face guard on the opposite side of a large, plastic…
Continue Reading 5 questions answered about Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine
The US is one step closer to having a third Covid-19 vaccine and it can’t come soon enough. With people clamoring for a shot, it was welcome…
Continue ReadingJohnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, FDA analysis finds
In an analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration said the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has met the requirements for…
Continue ReadingQuestions remain on J&J Covid-19 vaccine rollout as authorization decision approaches
Johnson & Johnson says that it has 4 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine ready to ship “immediately” once it receives emergency use…
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Bend dentist’s vision lives on as Mosaic Medical creates Kemple Children’s Dental Fund
Mosaic Medical, a community health center with 15 clinics across Central Oregon, announced Wednesday it “is proud and grateful to continue the vision…
Continue ReadingWhat exactly are Tiger Woods’ injuries? And what might they mean for his future?
Tiger Woods’ rollover car crash led to serious leg injuries and a flurry of medical terms most people aren’t familiar with. The…
Continue ReadingFDA says Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine meets requirements for emergency use authorization
In an analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration said the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has met the requirements for…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 antibodies may protect against reinfection later, study suggests
There’s new evidence that connects testing positive for Covid-19 antibodies from a prior infection with a significantly lower risk of becoming…
Continue ReadingExperts worry variant-fueled surge of Covid-19 could be weeks away but cases will likely fall again by summer
Coronavirus infections across the US are still on the way down, and more Americans are getting vaccinated — but variants could cause…
Continue Reading Family rifts seem on the rise. Here’s why they happen and how to cope
Each week, Sheri McGregor gets hundreds of emails from parents shut out of their children’s lives. Every story is different, she said. What the…
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