New York state sees record daily high of new Covid-19 cases
By Travis Caldwell, Artemis Moshtaghian and Maggie Fox, CNN New York state reported that Thursday had the highest single day count of new Covid-19…
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What can the world learn from countries where Omicron is surging?
By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN South Africa, the United Kingdom and Denmark are three of the countries where the Omicron variant is now surging, less than…
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CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations Thursday on medication abortion, a two-medication…
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By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations Thursday on medication abortion, a two-medication…
Continue ReadingCDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
CNN, PFIZER, MODERNA, J&J By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines…
Continue ReadingCDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to make clear that…
Continue ReadingFinding a Covid-19 test is a struggle right now in the US as Omicron and holiday plans collide
CNN By Aya Elamroussi, CNN With coronavirus cases surging once again, frustrated Americans are struggling to get tested days before Christmas as long…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 is raging across the US, with a surge in cases and hospitalizations causing new disruptions
By Dakin Andone, CNN Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations are rising once again, prompting a new wave of cancellations and disruptions as the…
Continue ReadingLoosen up stiff winter posture with these 5 stretches
By Stephanie Mansour, CNN For many of us, the cold winter weather is something to dread. Winter means more layers, trying to stay warm when outside,…
Continue ReadingFlu and Covid-19 cases rising in much of the US
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron…
Continue ReadingFlu and Covid-19 cases rising in much of the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant…
Continue ReadingWe really did buy more alcohol during the early pandemic, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The great Covid-19 lockdown of March to June 2020 created more than a run on toilet paper, masks and hand sanitizers. A new…
Continue ReadingCDC vaccine advisers to revisit Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine recommendation
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisers will meet on Thursday to…
Continue ReadingNFL players are four times more likely to die of ALS, study finds
By Nadia Kounang NFL players are about four times more likely to die of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s…
Continue ReadingIs it worth gathering for the holidays if not everyone is vaccinated? Experts weigh in
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Even in pre-pandemic times, holiday gatherings with loved ones could be a careful dance of dodging landmines on the way to…
Continue ReadingSubstance use among teens dropped significantly in 2021, survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Substance use among teens — including alcohol, marijuana, vaping and illicit drugs — dropped significantly in…
Continue Reading‘Like drinking from a fire hose’: Health care workers traumatized by pandemic
By Maggie Fox, CNN Hospitals are struggling to hold on to nurses and other professionals, staff are traumatized and the influx of patients feels like…
Continue Reading‘Like drinking from a fire hose’: Health care workers traumatized by pandemic
CNN By Maggie Fox, CNN Hospitals are struggling to hold on to nurses and other professionals, staff are traumatized and the influx of patients feels…
Continue ReadingParents: Here’s when to shower your child with praise
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN When it comes to praising your child for their actions, parents walk a fine line between being helpful or harmful to their…
Continue ReadingStudies add to evidence Omicron sneaks past vaccines but may cause milder disease
By Maggie Fox, CNN South African researchers added new details Tuesday to what’s known about the Omicron variant of coronavirus, confirming…
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