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‘Groundhog Day’: The movie’s final life lessons for getting through the end of the pandemic

February 2, 2022 2:12 AM CNN Newsource

By David G. Allan, CNN I can’t think of a more fitting start to this story than to point out it’s the same one I wrote last year, with…

When can children younger than 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19?

February 1, 2022 4:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Children younger than 5 in the United States could begin receiving Covid-19 vaccinations this month or next if the US Food…

City of El Paso to reduce fares for riders with serious mental illness, in substance abuse rehab

February 1, 2022 1:38 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas- In a unanimous vote, the El Paso City council expanded reduced-fare benefits for riders with serious mental illness and those in…

Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms

February 1, 2022 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some of them may be using it at dangerously…

Denmark becomes first EU country to lift all Covid-19 restrictions

February 1, 2022 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Scott McLean, Livvy Doherty and Lauren Kent, CNN Denmark has lifted all Covid-19 restrictions within the country, with coronavirus no longer…

‘I really do feel hopeful’: El Paso infectious disease specialist discusses pandemic outlook this spring

February 1, 2022 6:17 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — While hundreds of El Pasoans continue to test positive for Covid-19, the number of new cases is starting to decline. That…

Dr. Tom Frieden: Why I’m cautiously optimistic about Covid-19

February 1, 2022 5:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Tom Frieden Although it’s possible that deadly new coronavirus variants could emerge, I’m more optimistic today than at any point…

Pfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5

February 1, 2022 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…

Pfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5

February 1, 2022 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…

Food and drink sales suspended at NMSU sporting events due to mask non-compliance

January 31, 2022 5:44 PM David Gonzalez, Kate Bieri

UPDATE #1, FEB. 1: New Mexico State University leaders are asking fans to comply with the mask mandate if they want to attend the remainder of the…

Unintentional drug overdoses led to 200,000 years of lost life for US preteens and teens who died between 2015 and 2019, study shows

January 31, 2022 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN In one five-year period, teens and preteens in the US may have lost about 200,000 years of life to unintentional drug…

Novavax seeks FDA emergency use authorization of its coronavirus vaccine

January 31, 2022 12:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Novavax announced Monday that it has formally submitted a request for the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize its…

34 new Covid-19 deaths in El Paso, cases down from previous week

January 31, 2022 10:50 AM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – According to city health data, the number of El Paso deaths due to Covid-19 was up from the previous week. There were 34 deaths…

Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval

January 31, 2022 10:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas and Ben Tinker, CNN Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according…

Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval

January 31, 2022 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas and Ben Tinker, CNN Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according…

First patients vaccinated in clinical trial of HIV experimental vaccine that uses Moderna’s mRNA technology

January 31, 2022 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Anokhi Saklecha, CNN The first participants have been vaccinated in a Phase 1 clinical trial of an experimental HIV vaccine that utilizes…

This map is the key to when US might start easing Covid-19 restrictions

January 31, 2022 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Carma Hassan, CNN There is now more optimism that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may be ending — and as other…

As states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance

January 31, 2022 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with…

One easy way to get moving again, according to science

January 31, 2022 1:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The fitness tracker on your phone or wrist may be doing more than just monitoring your steps — it could kick them up…

How not to be a ‘West Elm Caleb’: Entering and exiting dating app relationships gracefully

January 29, 2022 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It seemed too good to be true: The cutie who you matched with on a dating app sent sweet messages, told fantastic stories…

Why exercise is also good for your sexual health

January 29, 2022 3:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Many people know exercise is important for good physical health, even if they personally don’t work out on a…

BA.2, the newly detected version of Omicron, is not a cause for alarm, scientists say

January 28, 2022 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new spinoff of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is getting attention from scientists as it becomes the dominant cause…

Millions of routine vaccinations have been missed amid the Covid-19 pandemic

January 28, 2022 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Millions of people in the United States are behind on their Covid-19 vaccinations, and millions more have missed other…

Here’s the way to exercise for better balance

January 28, 2022 9:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN In the world of physical comedy, being a klutz who trips over their own feet gets lots of laughs. In the real world, the more…

Do you have ‘eco-anxiety’? Here’s how to find out

January 28, 2022 5:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN We know changes in the weather and seasons can affect mood, causing run-of-the-mill rainy-day blues and seasonal affective…

A universal vaccine could be the future of the coronavirus fight

January 27, 2022 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Scientists are working to develop a “pan-coronavirus” vaccine — one that offers protection against…

Covid-19 vaccine authorization for younger children delayed as FDA seeks more data

January 27, 2022 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, Brenda Goodman and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Parents will have to keep waiting to find out when their youngest children can get a…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…

Sarah Palin dines outdoors at restaurant two days after it’s revealed she tested positive for Covid-19

January 27, 2022 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sonia Moghe, CNN A Manhattan restaurant where Sarah Palin was spotted dining indoors while unvaccinated over the weekend confirmed that the former…