This Houston hospital is a perfect microcosm of how coronavirus is escalating
In June, Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center was so overwhelmed by the pandemic that two of its wings had been transformed into Covid-19…
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Oregon, U.S. see sharp rise in drug overdose deaths believed tied to COVID-19 pandemic
Oregon is following a national trend that has seen sharp increases in drug overdose deaths this year, a rise that the U.S. Centers for Disease…
Continue ReadingTrump administration to purchase additional 100 million Pfizer vaccine doses
The Trump administration will purchase an additional 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer, the US Department of Health and Human…
Continue ReadingHow to help teens cope in a global pandemic
Teens are struggling during the pandemic, with social isolation, loss and financial woes on top of what’s already a tumultuous time in their…
Continue ReadingFestivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls.…
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New coronavirus cases in US may be leveling off — but more and more are being hospitalized and dying
An average of more than 200,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus every day for two straight weeks in the United States, a toll that has…
Continue ReadingSocially distanced Santa is the best thing to happen to Christmas
The pandemic’s silver linings have been few and far between — reduced work commutes for some, no racist uncle at Thanksgiving and now…
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Revisiting a Houston hospital relentlessly under siege by Covid-19
In June, Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center was so overwhelmed by the pandemic that two of its wings had been transformed into Covid-19…
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What 3 centuries of smallpox mortality data shows about how epidemics linger
As so many people around the globe contemplate what their lives might look like after the pandemic, new research on smallpox might help provide…
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Researchers think ‘hundreds’ of people in US could have new UK coronavirus strain
Researchers studying the new UK strain of the coronavirus think it likely arrived in the US in mid-November, and that many people in the United…
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What does this new coronavirus strain mean for you?
A new strain of coronavirus first detected in the UK has prompted dozens of travel bans and widespread concern about what this means for the world.…
Continue Reading Fauci, Collins and Azar receive their first doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins received their…
Continue Reading States dealing with high numbers of coronavirus cases are imposing or extending health orders
Across the country, some state leaders are having to impose stricter health orders as communities deal with the latest surge in coronavirus cases.…
Continue Reading What you can do to make Christmas celebrations safer — advice from Dr. Wen
In this long and difficult year, pandemic fatigue has caught up with so many people who just want to be with their loved ones during the holiday…
Continue Reading Here are parents’ top 10 concerns during the pandemic
It’s been a tough year to be a child. The pandemic shut down schools, took kids away from cherished friends and helpful routines, and made it…
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Pfizer and Moderna are testing their vaccines against UK coronavirus variant
Pfizer and Moderna are testing their coronavirus vaccines to see if they work against the mutated version of the virus found in the United Kingdom…
Continue ReadingSome Lean Cuisine meals recalled after complaints of plastic contamination
If you’re thinking about having a Lean Cuisine meal for dinner tonight, you might want to rethink your dinner plans. After several consumer…
Continue Reading Fear could stop the coronavirus vaccine from reaching some of the people who need it most
As vaccine distribution ramps up across the United States, advocates and public health experts are warning that more steps must be taken to make sure…
Continue Reading Whether you have just 5, 10 or 15 minutes, these stress relief workouts can help
With everyday life disrupted due to the ongoing pandemic, stress is at an all-time high. Fears of getting sick, uncertainty of jobs, uneasiness about…
Continue Reading Celebrate small rituals for Christmas and make it special without the big gathering
Even as we count down the final days of December, many of us are still coming to terms with the fact that holiday events and gatherings are looking…
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