Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US
By Deidre McPhillips The Biden administration on Friday extended the Covid-19 public health emergency for another three months. US Department of…
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Yes, you should talk to yourself. Here’s how to tame your inner voice
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN What do you tell yourself when someone gives you a compliment? Or when you make a mistake? Call it your inner monologue or…
Continue ReadingIt’s a stressful time to be an abortion doula. But many say they aren’t quitting
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Saquaya Ruffin didn’t know what an abortion doula was until the clinic staff asked if she wanted one. Her mother came with…
Continue Reading25 million children missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2021, WHO and UNICEF data shows
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Vaccine coverage continued to decline worldwide in 2021, with 25 million children missing out on lifesaving vaccines, according…
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Deschutes County official: Area is ready for Saturday’s nationwide launch of 988 suicide, crisis lifeline
Starting Saturday, people in Central Oregon and nationwide who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis will be able to call, text or chat 988 to…
Continue ReadingGlobal study finds surprising results for alcohol consumption
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN No amount of alcohol is healthy if you are younger than 40, mostly due to alcohol-related deaths by auto accidents, injury and…
Continue ReadingWhat is monkeypox, and how can you stay safe as it spreads?
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN As a global outbreak of monkeypox continues to grow, public health officials are stressing the importance of education in…
Continue ReadingWhat should people know about Paxlovid rebound? Our medical analyst explains
CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to…
Continue ReadingFDA sends warning letters on synthetic nicotine, missing deadline for more severe action
By Jen Christensen, CNN Wednesday was the deadline for the US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products to take action on…
Continue ReadingDemand for monkeypox vaccine rises with case counts, but supply remains low
By Virginia Langmaid and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of monkeypox vaccine doses distributed across the United States has more than tripled…
Continue ReadingWhy the Omicron offshoot BA.5 is a big deal
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Once again, Covid-19 seems to be everywhere. If you feel caught off-guard, you aren’t alone. After the Omicron tidal…
Continue ReadingWith BA.5 on the rise, what should event organizers keep in mind? An expert explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN The highly transmissible Omicron subvariant BA.5 represents at least 65% of new Covid-19 infections in the United States,…
Continue ReadingPeople considering suicide might show signs early on. Here’s what to watch for
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Suicide is a leading cause of death among children and adults, but spotting risk factors and warning signs isn’t easy.…
Continue ReadingFDA gives emergency use authorization to Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine
By Jen Christensen and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency…
Continue ReadingBiden administration says pharmacies can’t turn away people who have a prescription for a drug that may end a pregnancy
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN In clarifying guidance announced Wednesday, the Biden administration says federal law does not allow pharmacies to turn…
Continue ReadingOfficials urge Americans over 50 to get Covid-19 booster right away, but younger adults have to wait
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The White House’s Covid-19 response team sent a clear message to the nation this week on the spread of the Omicron…
Continue ReadingOfficials urge Americans over 50 to get Covid-19 booster right away, but younger adults have to wait
CNN By Brenda Goodman, CNN The White House’s Covid-19 response team sent a clear message to the nation this week on the spread of the Omicron…
Continue ReadingBiden administration says pharmacies can’t turn away people who have a prescription for a drug that may end a pregnancy
By Jen Christensen, CNN In clarifying guidance announced Wednesday, the Biden administration says federal law does not allow pharmacies to turn away…
Continue ReadingDoctors worry that online misinformation will push abortion-seekers toward ineffective, dangerous methods
By Naomi Thomas, CNN After a US Supreme Court draft decision on Roe v. Wade was leaked in May, Dr. Joshua Trebach noticed a disturbing turn in the…
Continue ReadingSet bedtime back to prepare your child for kindergarten, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A backpack, lunch box, crayons and at least 10 hours of sleep each night are all things children need to get off to a good…
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