It’s time to mandate Covid-19 vaccinations for the entire Congress
The 117th Congress opens Sunday, and it will convene in the shadow of the death of one of its own from coronavirus. Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke…
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US sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second day in a row. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US reported a record death toll for the second day in a row, with more than 3,740 Covid-19 fatalities Wednesday. And the…
Continue ReadingMake a lazy New Year’s Day feast with these snacks and drinks
Maybe you got caught up in New Year’s Eve preparations, making sure you had enough bubbly to kick 2020 to the curb in spectacular fashion. Or…
Continue ReadingFauci says US can return to normal by fall if it puts aside slow start and is diligent about vaccinations
If states are able to “diligently vaccinate” people against the coronavirus next year, the US could return to normal life by early fall,…
Continue ReadingColorado officials suspect they’ve found a second case of UK coronavirus variant
Health officials in a Colorado county believe they’ve found a second local case of a coronavirus variant from the United Kingdom — one…
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Some think Moderna VIPS may cut the line to get scarce Covid-19 vaccine
When biotech company Moderna announced Tuesday that it planned to offer its workforce a chance to get vaccinated with its recently authorized…
Continue ReadingTwo more Covid-19 vaccines may be authorized for emergency use in US in next few months
Two additional vaccines for Covid-19 may be authorized for use in the US in the coming months as the country tries to deal with record…
Continue ReadingNew US dietary guidelines include recommendations for babies, toddlers for first time
The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services issued new dietary guidelines, which include…
Continue ReadingThis New Year’s Eve, enjoy a simple celebration at home
It’s certainly not too early in the game to be thinking about New Year’s Eve, but it’s not too late to come up with a plan either.…
Continue ReadingNew US dietary guidelines include babies and toddlers for first time
The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services issued new dietary guidelines, which include…
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Apple and TikTok remove app used to arrange parties during Covid
Vybe Together, an app that allowed people to arrange and attend parties that might violate Covid-19 safety protocols, has been taken down from…
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US hits record for daily Covid-19 deaths. Winter will be ‘awful’ before we see ‘some light,’ expert says
The US set two more devastating Covid-19 records as it counted down the hours to the end of what has been a calamitous year for the nation. On…
Continue Reading How to harness brain science for a better life, explained by a neuroscientist
Many of the ideas and metaphors in popular culture about how the human brain works don’t stand up to scrutiny. That’s a prevailing theme…
Continue ReadingNew Year’s Eve parties are a ‘Covid-19 dream.’ Here’s why they can be especially dangerous
Yes, 2020 was largely a dumpster fire. No one blames you for wanting to ring in the new year. But celebrating the wrong way could lead to months of…
Continue ReadingColorado identifies first known case of UK coronavirus variant in US
A Colorado man has the variant of the coronavirus from the United Kingdom that health officials say is more transmissable than other strains of the…
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White House coronavirus task force warns of ‘unstable’ data during the holidays
The White House coronavirus task force warned states of incomplete and “unstable” Covid-19 data due to the ongoing holiday season, making…
Continue ReadingRecord Covid-19 hospitalizations in US could soon force health experts to ration care
The number of patients hospitalized across the US with Covid-19 is the highest it’s ever been — and at this rate health experts warn some…
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Oregon’s voter-approved cigarette tax hike, new e-cigarette tax begin Friday
Beginning Friday, Jan. 1, Oregon’s tax on cigarettes will increase by $2 per pack and e-cigarettes will be taxed for the first time in Oregon, after…
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The multiple hypocrisies of officials who flout Covid precautions
As a parent, I know that one of the first rules of parenting is to model the behavior I want to see. “Do as I say, not as I do” is rarely…
Continue Reading Reduce fatigue with this easy yoga routine
If you’re feeling weary as 2020 comes to an end, you may be in need of some relaxation. Let’s face it: This year has been a challenge for…
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