No, there is no 4th stimulus check on the way
WASHINGTON, DC — The federal government has sent out three rounds of stimulus checks to help people during the pandemic, but despite their…
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COVID: Which states could be hardest hit by Delta variant?
Experts say the Delta variant, a strain of Covid-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, will be…
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Special Affordable Care Act subsidies available for unemployed Americans starting July 1
WASHINGTON, DC — Unemployed Americans will be able to sign up for hefty subsidies for 2021 coverage on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange…
Continue Reading Why these parents volunteered their young children for Covid-19 vaccine trials
By Holly Yan, CNN As troubling new variants emerge, doctors say America’s chances of winding down the Covid-19 pandemic in the US will largely…
Continue Reading Where do coronavirus variants come from?
By Maggie Fox, CNN The 30-something woman wasn’t sick for very long. Admitted to the hospital with Covid-19, she needed a little oxygen and was…
Continue Reading Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to get started with mindfulness
By Jen Rose Smith, CNN Noticing the here and now sounds simple, right? That’s the core of mindfulness practices, which invite participants to…
Continue Reading SURGE HITS MISSOURI, SOME BLAME DELTA VARIANT
Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading in almost all states, Missouri hospitals…
Continue Reading With the more contagious Delta variant, some officials are issuing new mask guidance
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The more transmissible Delta variant has spread to almost every state in the US, fueling health…
Continue Reading What is a ‘heat dome’?
The “heat dome” weather phenomenon can trigger record breaking…
Continue Reading Spanking can worsen a child’s behavior and do real harm, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Physical punishment does not appear to improve a child’s positive behavior or social competence over time, according to…
Continue Reading E-cigarette company Juul to pay $40 million in North Carolina lawsuit settlement
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN E-cigarette company Juul Labs will pay $40 million and make changes to its business practices to settle the first state…
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1st look at new William Beaumont Army Medical Center
EL PASO, Texas — Officials held a news conference Monday morning to offer a first look at the new William Beaumont Army Medical Center, which is…
Continue Reading Kevin Curry’s depression almost killed him. Food, fitness and fortitude brought him back
By Jennifer Grubb, CNN Ever since he was a child, Kevin Curry would pray for God to “fix” him and take away his sadness.…
Continue Reading Worried about your kid’s development? Turn to your doctor before the internet or friends
Opinion by Dr. Neha Chaudhary, CNN If you’re worried about whether your child is hitting developmental milestones on time— like walking,…
Continue Reading To fully vaccinate children against Covid-19 by the time school starts, many parents must act now
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent While it’s a bit of a bummer to think about going back to school before it’s even…
Continue Reading Life after the 1918 flu has lessons for our post-pandemic world
By Kristen Rogers, CNN A widespread sense that time has split into two — or pandemics creating a “before” and “after”…
Continue Reading Should you always tell your kids the truth? It depends
By Laura Wheatman Hill, CNN I lie to my children all the time. I tell them that the spinach in their muffins enhances the flavor of the chocolate…
Continue Reading The Delta variant will cause ‘very dense outbreaks’ in these five states, expert says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The Delta variant, a strain of Covid-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, is likely to break out…
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Non-profit seeks to raise $10k to make 3-year-old El Paso cancer patient’s dream come true
EL PASO, Texas — A 3-year-old El Pasoan is battling cancer and there’s a group out there trying to make dreams come true for him and his family.…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The secrets of a ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent One day earlier this year, in the midst of all the darkness surrounding the pandemic, I received…
Continue Reading Pro athletes and leagues are sometimes at odds over vaccines, much like the rest of America
By Amir Vera, CNN Professional athletes have shown over the past few years they are not afraid to speak out on their beliefs. Athletes around the…
Continue Reading ‘Step up and get vaccinated’: How adults should protect children from Covid-19 variants, expert says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The Delta variant continues to be a major threat to America’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and getting more…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson settles New York opioid suit in $230 million deal
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a $230 million settlement with New York state, resolving complaints from…
Continue Reading An inside look at how the first Covid-era cruise prepared to set sail
The first cruise ship is set sail from a U.S. port since the CDC brought the industry to a halt more than 15 months ago with a no-sail order that was…
Continue Reading How the first cruise of the Covid era got ready to safely set sail
By Andrea Kane and Nadia Kounang, CNN It’s anchors aweigh and full steam ahead for the Celebrity Edge. On Saturday, the cruise ship, owned by…
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El Paso scales back reporting on Covid deaths, cases citing ‘data stabilization’
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials announced Saturday that they would begin scaling back on the reporting of Covid-19 deaths and…
Continue Reading ‘Please get your second shot,’ top health official urges as Delta variant remains a pressing threat
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN America is in a far better place now than it was six months ago in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, with overall…
Continue Reading The author of ‘White Fragility’ takes on ‘nice racism’
By John Blake, CNN One evening, Robin DiAngelo became a nice racist. DiAngelo, author of “White Fragility,” remembers the precise moment…
Continue Reading How to create a gender-inclusive environment for our kids
Opinion by Allison Hope, CNN Gender reveal parties. Boys don’t cry. That color is for girls. That bathroom is for boys. That sport is only for…
Continue Reading East Asia was hit by another coronavirus epidemic 20,000 years ago, new study shows
By Amy Sood and Zixu Wang, CNN Over the past 20 years, people have faced a series of outbreaks caused by coronaviruses, including SARS, MERS, and…
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