Studies add to evidence Omicron sneaks past vaccines but may cause milder disease
By Maggie Fox, CNN South African researchers added new details Tuesday to what’s known about the Omicron variant of coronavirus, confirming…
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Delicious winter drinks to get you through the holidays and cold weather
By Lisa Drayer, CNN The winter months are here, welcoming us with temperatures that can bring on the chills. A hot beverage is often the perfect…
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Pfizer confirms COVID pill’s results, potency versus omicron
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer says that its experimental COVID-19 pill appears effective against the omicron…
Continue Reading Rocket scientists and brain surgeons not necessarily smarter than public
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Brain surgeons and rocket scientists are not necessarily smarter than the general public, researchers reported Monday, as they…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccinations began a year ago. These numbers show how it’s going
By Faith Karimi and Deidre McPhillips, CNN On December 14, 2020, nurse Sandra Lindsay rolled up her left sleeve at a New York City hospital and…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccinations began a year ago. These numbers show how it’s going
By Faith Karimi and Deidre McPhillips, CNN On December 14, 2020, nurse Sandra Lindsay rolled up her left sleeve at a New York City hospital and…
Continue Reading Final data on pills to treat Covid-19 holds strong against hospitalization and death, Pfizer says
By Michael Nedelman, CNN Pfizer’s updated results for its experimental treatment for Covid-19 showed it cut the risk of hospitalization or…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes second antiviral pill to treat Covid-19
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Amanda Sealy and Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Merck’s antiviral pill,…
Continue Reading Holidays can be stressful for dogs. Here’s how to tackle it
By Lauren Kent, CNN All those holiday greetings and happy meetings are part of the fun of December, but it might not be so fun for your dog. The…
Continue Reading Logic’s song ‘1-800-273-8255’ saved lives from suicide, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN “I’ve been praying for somebody to save me, no one’s heroic … And my life don’t even matter, I…
Continue Reading Can Marvel’s superheroes age well despite head traumas and explosions? A new scientific article investigates
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN As they swung from the skies, knocked out intergalactic super-villains and strutted away from an explosion with the perfect…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases among children are on the rise again, with more than 164,000 new cases last week, pediatricians report says
By Jen Christensen and Amir Vera, CNN Covid-19 cases among children are on the rise yet again, according to a report from the American Academy of…
Continue Reading Omicron is spreading fast. That’s alarming even if it’s mild
By Maggie Fox, CNN The Omicron variant of coronavirus is spreading quickly in several countries where it has been discovered. Even if it causes only…
Continue Reading Omicron is spreading fast. That’s alarming even if it’s mild
By Maggie Fox, CNN The Omicron variant of coronavirus is spreading quickly in several countries where it has been discovered. Even if it causes only…
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New Mexico reports its first case of the omicron variant
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Department of Health on Monday announced the state’s first identified case of the COVID-19 omicron variant.…
Continue Reading Justices won’t block vaccine mandate for NY health workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has refused to halt a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers in New York that does not offer an…
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El Paso’s Covid-19 weekly death toll at 25, with youngest victim in his 20s
EL PASO, Texas — There were 25 El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, the El Paso Department of Public Health announced Monday…
Continue Reading Falling asleep at your desk? Try these simple exercises to beat the afternoon slump
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN It’s midafternoon, and suddenly you can’t stop yawning. Your eyelids may begin to droop — not…
Continue Reading Is the store out of your baking essentials? Here’s what to use instead
By Casey Barber, CNN Can’t find graham cracker crusts, Cool Whip or peppermint extract? Time to think outside the box — or cookie tin, as…
Continue Reading How to make CNN host Brianna Keilar’s chili mac, and an easy cocktail for Army-Navy game day
By Kristen Rogers, CNN What do the holidays and football have in common? They both feature good food, sprinkled with a little rivalry and animosity…
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EP Rent Help still offering financial aid to those in need due to Covid economic impact
EL PASO, Texas — Those El Pasoans who are in need of financial assistance with rent or utilities can still apply through EP Rent Help. Rental…
Continue Reading Most Omicron cases in US have been mild but most were vaccinated, CDC reports
By Maggie Fox, CNN Most of the 43 people known to have been infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus in the United STates had mild symptoms,…
Continue Reading Most Omicron cases in US have been mild but most were vaccinated, CDC reports
By Maggie Fox, CNN Most of the 43 people known to have been infected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus in the United STates had mild symptoms,…
Continue Reading How to make CNN host Brianna Keilar’s chili mac, and an easy cocktail for Army-Navy game day
By Kristen Rogers, CNN What do the holidays and football have in common? They both feature good food, sprinkled with a little rivalry and animosity…
Continue Reading Game Day Chili Mac
By Brianna Keilar, CNN Chili mac is a favorite MRE (ready-to-eat meal) of United States service members — and it’s what CNN anchor…
Continue Reading Army & Navy Cocktail
By Amy Traynor, CNN Created at least 73 years ago to celebrate the Army-Navy football game day, this cocktail “balances the tartness of fresh…
Continue Reading Covid-19 could eventually be seasonal, scientists say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The United States has been through waves, spikes and surges of Covid-19 throughout the pandemic, and now there is concern…
Continue Reading Vaping doubled the risk of erectile dysfunction in men age 20 and older, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Healthy men between the ages of 20 and 65 who vaped nicotine daily were more than twice as likely to report experiencing…
Continue Reading A viral image of a Black fetus is highlighting the need for diversity in medical illustrations
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN At first glance, the image looks like a standard drawing that could easily be found in the pages of a medical textbook or on the…
Continue Reading Why changing the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could be difficult
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might consider redefining what it means to be “fully…
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