How to safely celebrate Passover and Easter this year: Dr Wen’s advice
Passover begins this Saturday, and Easter will soon be upon us. As more people are getting vaccinated, people are wondering what activities are safe.…
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The CDC is tracking a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases. Its chief says spring breakers and eased restrictions concern her
Top US health officials say they’re encouraged by the accelerating Covid-19 vaccinations. But not enough Americans are fully vaccinated yet to…
Continue Reading US government stops distribution of Eli Lilly Covid-19 antibody treatment due to spread of coronavirus variants
The US government in coordination with Eli Lilly said it will no longer distribute the Covid-19 monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab for use on…
Continue ReadingWhen will kids and teens be vaccinated against Covid-19?
With more than 44 million people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States, many adults are hopeful that a more normal life is on the…
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Oregon Health Authority monitors 4 people for Ebola after their return from Africa
Oregon public health officials said Thursday they are monitoring four people who recently visited the West African countries of Guinea and Democratic…
Continue ReadingNew legislation would reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food
US lawmakers announced they will propose a new bill to limit the amount of heavy metals contained in baby food after a congressional investigation…
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‘One mistake after the other.’ How AstraZeneca went from pandemic hero to villain
After teaming up with Oxford University, AstraZeneca produced a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in just nine months, a huge achievement that will…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve gained weight during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Here’s what to do about it
Some people may have gained more than 1.5 pounds on average per month during Covid-19 shelter-in-place orders last March and April. Forty-five out of…
Continue ReadingHow many Covid-19 vaccine doses are in play now — and what to expect next
As vaccine eligibility begins to open up nationwide, the United States is likely to head into April with at least 196 million Covid-19 vaccine doses…
Continue ReadingAfrica’s second coronavirus wave was much worse than the first, analysis shows
The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has hit Africa much harder than the first wave, a new analysis has shown. Daily new infections across the…
Continue ReadingWhat to do if you’re vaccinated but your kids aren’t — Dr. Wen’s advice
Between 2 million and 3 million Covid-19 vaccines are administered in the United States every day. That means many parents are being vaccinated but…
Continue Reading Using the sounds we miss to find comfort and community during a pandemic
When the pandemic hit, the partners behind Maverick, a local bar in Monterrey, Mexico, found their business empty. In response, Oscar Romo and René…
Continue Reading How boys suffer from gender stereotypes — author Emma Brown weighs in
When it came to raising her daughter, Emma Brown trusted her instincts. Determined to combat the stereotypes deployed against girls from birth, she…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 variants make reopening more dangerous, infectious disease expert says
The emergence of Covid-19 variants makes reopening efforts in the United States a riskier proposition, an infectious disease expert said Wednesday.…
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New AstraZeneca report says vaccine was 76% effective in preventing Covid-19 symptoms
Drug giant AstraZeneca updated its data on how well its coronavirus vaccine works, saying late Wednesday the vaccine showed 76% efficacy against…
Continue Reading Advocates for the elderly call on Biden administration to do more to vaccinate seniors against Covid-19
In early April, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program that delivered Covid-19 vaccines to long-term care facilities should be…
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Want a longer, healthier life? Resolve your arguments by day’s end, OSU study says
A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that…
Continue Reading US will see 27 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine this week, White House says
A total of 27 million Covid-19 vaccine doses will be distributed across the United States this week, the White House said Wednesday. So far about a…
Continue Reading Counties with large Asian, Black or Hispanic populations had higher number of Covid-19 cases, CDC says
Counties in the United States with large Black, Asian and Hispanic populations were hit harder by Covid-19 in the early months of the pandemic,…
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Oregon auditors: Some virus deaths in senior care preventable
State auditors say Oregon health officials’ failure to adequately prepare for COVID-19 likely contributed to some senior care home coronavirus…
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