Statewide mask mandates are disappearing, but should you continue to wear one anyway?
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, local mask mandates are disappearing as quickly as toilet paper did from…
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US plans to roll out initial 10 million Covid-19 vaccine doses for children under 5 after FDA authorization, CDC document says
By Jacqueline Howard and Nadia Kounang, CNN If the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine receives emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug…
Continue ReadingDon’t postpone mammograms because of swollen lymph nodes after Covid-19 vaccine, study says
By Carma Hassan, CNN People should not delay getting a mammogram because of a recent Covid-19 vaccination, a new study says. It’s common for…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 hospitalizations drop below 100,000 in the US, but heavy burden persists
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 hospitalizations are dropping quickly in the United States, but a heavy burden persists, and the nation’s…
Continue ReadingThrow a Super Bowl party without breaking the budget
By Casey Barber, CNN You may have a strong love for either the Cincinnati Bengals or the Los Angeles Rams, who if you care, you already know are…
Continue ReadingShould parents be worried if their child’s school no longer requires masks? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN Oregon’s health department and the governors of Connecticut, Delaware and New Jersey have announced when their states will…
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New Oregon survey data shows record-high health insurance coverage
The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday that its biannual Oregon Health Insurance Survey data showed a record-high 95.4% of people in Oregon…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance, CDC director says
CNN By Jacqueline Howard and Nadia Kounang, CNN The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is standing by the agency’s mask…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance, CDC director says
By Jacqueline Howard and Nadia Kounang, CNN The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is standing by the agency’s mask…
Continue ReadingChanging your diet could add up to 13 years to your life, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Changing what you eat could add up to 13 years to your life, according to a newly published study, especially if you start…
Continue ReadingAs states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward…
Continue ReadingAs states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with…
Continue ReadingOne unexpected sign of Omicron infection in some children: croup
CNN, CBS, NJ GOV. OFFICE, DEFENSE DEPARTMENT By Jen Christensen, CNN Though the Omicron coronavirus variant may have a reputation for causing a much…
Continue ReadingOne unexpected sign of Omicron infection in some children: croup
By Jen Christensen, CNN Though the Omicron coronavirus variant may have a reputation for causing a much milder form of Covid-19, in January, Dr.…
Continue ReadingOver 40% of people using alcohol or cannabis recently drove under the influence, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN More than 40% of drivers reporting alcohol and cannabis use in a national survey also reported driving under the influence of…
Continue ReadingE-cigarettes were less effective than gum and other nicotine replacement aids, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN People using e-cigarettes to quit smoking found them to be less helpful than more traditional smoking cessations aids, a new…
Continue ReadingNew spinal cord stimulation study puts people with paralysis on their feet again
CNN By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Michel Roccati lost the ability to walk after a motorcycle accident in 2017, when he had a complete spinal cord injury. But…
Continue ReadingCut nearly 300 calories a day by doing something you already do
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to lose weight from sleeping? Try extending your sleep time so you are not sleep deprived. That’s the startling…
Continue ReadingNew spinal cord stimulation study puts people with paralysis on their feet again
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Michel Roccati lost the ability to walk after a motorcycle accident in 2017, when he had a complete spinal cord injury. But…
Continue ReadingWhite House officials mull over life after the pandemic, but there’s still no clear plan
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The Covid-19 crisis is nearing the second anniversary of the pandemic declaration by the World Health Organization, on…
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