Covid-19 infusions now available in El Paso without a doctor’s referral
EL PASO, Texas — COVID-19 patients can now get an infusion treatment without having to go through a doctor. Patients will still need to meet certain…
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Pfizer’s child-sized vaccine fails to produce expected immunity in younger kids; company adds third dose to trials
By Maggie Fox and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Vaccine maker Pfizer said Friday that trials of its vaccine in children ages 2 to 5 show it did not provide…
Continue Reading Pfizer tests extra COVID shot for kids under 5 in setback
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research…
Continue Reading Going somewhere? Here’s how to test yourself for Covid-19 before you do
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you need to know whether you have coronavirus but don’t want to deal with appointment scheduling and clinic wait…
Continue Reading ‘Test-to-stay’ works to keep students in school safely, CDC director says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN New evidence shows that a practice known as test-to-stay works to keep children in classrooms safely, even if they’ve…
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CDC endorses schools’ coronavirus ‘test-to-stay’ policies
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are endorsing “test-to-stay” policies that allow close contacts of…
Continue Reading New York state sees record daily high of new Covid-19 cases
By Travis Caldwell and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN New York state reported that Thursday had the highest single day count of new Covid-19 cases with…
Continue Reading New York state sees record daily high of new Covid-19 cases
By Travis Caldwell, Artemis Moshtaghian and Maggie Fox, CNN New York state reported that Thursday had the highest single day count of new Covid-19…
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What can the world learn from countries where Omicron is surging?
By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN South Africa, the United Kingdom and Denmark are three of the countries where the Omicron variant is now surging, less than…
Continue Reading What is medication abortion?
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations Thursday on medication abortion, a two-medication…
Continue Reading What is medication abortion?
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations Thursday on medication abortion, a two-medication…
Continue Reading CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to make clear that…
Continue Reading CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to make clear that…
Continue Reading Finding a Covid-19 test is a struggle right now in the US as Omicron and holiday plans collide
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN With coronavirus cases surging once again, frustrated Americans are struggling to get tested days before Christmas as long…
Continue Reading Covid-19 is raging across the US, with a surge in cases and hospitalizations causing new disruptions
By Dakin Andone, CNN Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations are rising once again, prompting a new wave of cancellations and disruptions as the…
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‘Mentally, it’s rough’: El Paso woman struggling with ‘long Covid’ more than 1 year after contracting virus
EL PASO, Texas — While many typically recover from Covid-19 there’s also a number of people who are still experiencing symptoms, more than four…
Continue Reading Loosen up stiff winter posture with these 5 stretches
By Stephanie Mansour, CNN For many of us, the cold winter weather is something to dread. Winter means more layers, trying to stay warm when outside,…
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‘Cancer Be Glammed’ co-founder shares holiday fashion tips for cancer warriors
EL PASO, Texas — Trying to celebrate the holidays can be difficult for cancer patients. Lisa Lurie, “Cancer Be Glammed” co-founder and cancer…
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El Paso Airport joins global program that aids travelers with ‘hidden disabilities’
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso International Airport joins airports across the world participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network. “This…
Continue Reading Flu and Covid-19 cases rising in much of the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant…
Continue Reading Flu and Covid-19 cases rising in much of the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant…
Continue Reading We really did buy more alcohol during the early pandemic, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The great Covid-19 lockdown of March to June 2020 created more than a run on toilet paper, masks and hand sanitizers. A new…
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers to revisit Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine recommendation
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisers will meet on Thursday to…
Continue Reading NFL players are four times more likely to die of ALS, study finds
By Nadia Kounang NFL players are about four times more likely to die of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s…
Continue Reading Is it worth gathering for the holidays if not everyone is vaccinated? Experts weigh in
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Even in pre-pandemic times, holiday gatherings with loved ones could be a careful dance of dodging landmines on the way to…
Continue Reading Substance use among teens dropped significantly in 2021, survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Substance use among teens — including alcohol, marijuana, vaping and illicit drugs — dropped significantly in…
Continue Reading ‘Like drinking from a fire hose’: Health care workers traumatized by pandemic
By Maggie Fox, CNN Hospitals are struggling to hold on to nurses and other professionals, staff are traumatized and the influx of patients feels like…
Continue Reading ‘Like drinking from a fire hose’: Health care workers traumatized by pandemic
By Maggie Fox, CNN Hospitals are struggling to hold on to nurses and other professionals, staff are traumatized and the influx of patients feels like…
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U.S. Covid-19 death toll tops 800,000 as winter surge intensifies
BALTIMORE, Maryland — As Americans gather to toast the end of another particularly difficult year, many loved ones will be notably missing from…
Continue Reading Parents: Here’s when to shower your child with praise
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN When it comes to praising your child for their actions, parents walk a fine line between being helpful or harmful to their…
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