Researchers find worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City
Two separate teams of researchers said this week they have found a worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City and elsewhere in the Northeast…
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Children exposed to tobacco smoke could be at risk for high blood pressure
Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke have a greater chance of having high blood pressure, a new study has found. Researchers found 6% of…
Continue Reading US health leaders are preparing for all scenarios — including another wave of Covid-19 cases
A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…
Continue ReadingExperts worry variant-fueled Covid-19 surge may be weeks away but cases will likely fall again by summer
Coronavirus infections across the US are still on the way down, and more Americans are getting vaccinated — but variants could cause…
Continue Reading Lack of equity within priority groups leaves Covid-19’s most vulnerable without vaccine, analysis suggests
As demand for Covid-19 vaccines continues to outpace supply, there’s still not sufficient supply to cover everyone within even the top priority…
Continue ReadingWhich face mask is best for communication? A new study weighs in
The receptionist at the doctor’s office asks a question from behind her double mask and face guard on the opposite side of a large, plastic…
Continue Reading 5 questions answered about Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine
The US is one step closer to having a third Covid-19 vaccine and it can’t come soon enough. With people clamoring for a shot, it was welcome…
Continue ReadingJohnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, FDA analysis finds
In an analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration said the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has met the requirements for…
Continue ReadingQuestions remain on J&J Covid-19 vaccine rollout as authorization decision approaches
Johnson & Johnson says that it has 4 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine ready to ship “immediately” once it receives emergency use…
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Bend dentist’s vision lives on as Mosaic Medical creates Kemple Children’s Dental Fund
Mosaic Medical, a community health center with 15 clinics across Central Oregon, announced Wednesday it “is proud and grateful to continue the vision…
Continue ReadingWhat exactly are Tiger Woods’ injuries? And what might they mean for his future?
Tiger Woods’ rollover car crash led to serious leg injuries and a flurry of medical terms most people aren’t familiar with. The…
Continue ReadingFDA says Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine meets requirements for emergency use authorization
In an analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration said the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has met the requirements for…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 antibodies may protect against reinfection later, study suggests
There’s new evidence that connects testing positive for Covid-19 antibodies from a prior infection with a significantly lower risk of becoming…
Continue ReadingExperts worry variant-fueled surge of Covid-19 could be weeks away but cases will likely fall again by summer
Coronavirus infections across the US are still on the way down, and more Americans are getting vaccinated — but variants could cause…
Continue Reading Family rifts seem on the rise. Here’s why they happen and how to cope
Each week, Sheri McGregor gets hundreds of emails from parents shut out of their children’s lives. Every story is different, she said. What the…
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Coronavirus variant will likely drive a new wave of transmission come spring, some experts say
A new, more contagious variant of coronavirus first detected in the UK is likely to fuel a surge of cases in the spring, several experts predicted…
Continue ReadingPfizer, Moderna, J&J pledge 240 million total Covid-19 vaccine doses by the end of March
The United States can expect to see a total of 240 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine by the end of March, drug companies told a House subcommittee…
Continue ReadingNight owls may be twice as likely as early risers to underperform at work, study suggests
The traditional working day doesn’t benefit night owls, with people who prefer to stay up late twice as likely to underperform at work as early…
Continue ReadingAfter a devastating milestone, Covid-19 vaccine makers pledge hundreds of millions of doses through July
After Covid-19 took the lives of half a million victims in the US, the nation’s top infectious disease expert said the mass tragedy was…
Continue ReadingTalking on the phone for 10 minutes could make you feel less lonely, study says
Talking to someone on the phone for 10 minutes multiple times a week — if you’re in control of the conversation — can decrease…
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