Manaus is collapsing again. Is a new coronavirus variant to blame?
The tense quiet outside the small hospital in Iranduba, Brazil, shattered when the ambulance rolled up. Inside, medics give a woman CPR in an…
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Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help
After my sister gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas, it became the gift that I didn’t know I needed. It’s one of the best things…
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Despite advances, it will be ‘months’ before everyone who wants a vaccine can get one, task force says
The Biden administration’s Covid-19 team spent its first virtual briefing Wednesday addressing vaccine distribution problems and questions…
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The son of polio vaccine creator Jonas Salk got the Covid-19 vaccine. He wants you to do it, too
As Dr. Darrell Salk waited in line to receive his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, he realized he had been in a similar situation about 60 years…
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Bend-based foundation helping reuse Dutch medical instruments in Ethiopia
Bend-based ReachAnother Foundation is working with hospitals in the Netherlands to give thousands of medical instruments a fresh lease on life after…
Continue ReadingMost common mistakes in online workouts that cause pain or injury
Virtual workouts have become increasingly popular due to Covid-19 restrictions. Online sessions allow you to bring your workout with you wherever you…
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‘We have a new mission’: Aunt, uncle take in 5 nieces whose mom died from coronavirus
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KCBS/KCAL) — A 33-year-old mother of five was one of the victims…
Continue ReadingCDC doesn’t know if new Covid-19 variants are causing rare complication in children
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it does not know if the new Covid-19 variants are causing more cases of a rare…
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Analysis: My Covid-19 vaccine trial experience remains vital as vaccination rates are lagging
Over a month ago, I got injected with either a Covid-19 vaccine candidate or placebo from Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen unit. Since…
Continue Reading Your sleep could be dictated by the phases of the moon, a study says
The moon dictates the pushes and pulls of the tides, but it could also affect our sleep. As we head toward the first full moon of the year on…
Continue Reading Alcohol and your heart: Just getting a buzz can trigger an irregular rhythm
The effects of alcohol on your heart can be immediate, triggering an irregular rhythm called atrial fibrillation or AFib, according to new…
Continue ReadingWhere the top US school districts stand with virtual vs. in-person learning
In the effort to balance health, jobs and quality education, the nation’s biggest school districts are divided on how to teach students this…
Continue Reading Regeneron says study shows its monoclonal antibody cocktail works against coronavirus variants
Tests on two different variants of the coronavirus show that one of the two monoclonal antibodies in Regeneron’s cocktail therapy can…
Continue ReadingEveryday activities are more dangerous now that new Covid-19 variants are circulating, expert says
Health officials are “extremely” worried about the new coronavirus variants that have been detected in the United States and what they…
Continue ReadingIn-person learning during the pandemic is possible with the right precautions, CDC researchers say
Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but experts from the US…
Continue ReadingWhy swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more
Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a…
Continue Reading Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds
Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…
Continue Reading 8 myths about the Covid-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains
The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…
Continue ReadingCoronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time
Even with the number of Covid-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been…
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Covid-19 masks: Which mask is best for you, and when to use it
Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life — and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or…
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