Which human screams affect us most? The answer might surprise you
You scream, I scream, we all scream — and not just for ice cream. Unlike primates, who use screams to communicate only anger and fear, humans…
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I was fortunate to get my vaccination, but the hurdles are too great for many other Deaf people
When I received an email saying I was eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine — containing a link to register for an appointment — I was…
Continue Reading Here’s the impact the Johnson & Johnson pause might have on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
The pause in Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout could have a significant impact on the US — but not in the way you might…
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Meet El Paso’s newest set of quadruplets
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family grows by four new bundles of joy – all at once. Meet El Paso’s newest set of quadruplets, recently born at the…
Continue Reading Michigan vaccine rebuff puts Biden and a top ally in a dicey political spot
An uncomfortable disagreement with Michigan has handed President Joe Biden his most controversial and politically unpalatable moment yet since…
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South Africa suspends giving Johnson & Johnson vaccines following FDA decision to further investigate blood clots
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa has suspended giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as a “precautionary measure” following the FDA decision…
Continue Reading Children’s healthiest meals of the day come from school cafeterias
School food is often given a bad rap, but a new study found it can be the healthiest meal children eat in a day. Researchers analyzed the diets of…
Continue Reading U.S., Texas recommend ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over blood clot reports
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine to investigate…
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FDA says pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate clots to last ‘matter of days’
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. recommendation to “pause” use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine set off a chain reaction…
Continue Reading Here’s what can help the US soon see a Covid-19 turnaround, Fauci says
US officials are racing to vaccinate as many Americans as possible to beat another Covid-19 surge — and doses are being administered at a…
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1 El Paso virus death, 99 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one new coronavirus-related death and 99 new cases on Tuesday morning. El…
Continue Reading U.S. recommends ‘pause’ for single-dose Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine to investigate clotting reports
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. recommendation to “pause” use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine set off a chain reaction…
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How the US hit its vaccine stride
With an average of 3.1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered each day, the United States is on pace to hit another vaccination milestone:…
Continue Reading Fauci says we can’t end mitigation measures now even with impressive vaccine rollout
While the rollout of vaccines in the United States is “really impressive,” Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN on Monday, Americans still need to…
Continue Reading B.1.1.7 variant more transmissible but does not increase disease severity, two new studies suggest
Two new studies suggest that the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant, which was first identified in the United Kingdom, is more transmissible, but the…
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Despite J&J production setback, El Paso officials say county will adapt to meet vaccination needs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Department of State Health Services officials say the state will receive less vaccine this week due to a decrease of…
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Hospitalizations from Covid-19 in Texas at lowest levels since last June
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of Covid-19 patients hospitalized in Texas has been hovering under 3,000 so far this month — the lowest levels…
Continue Reading CDC studies find racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19 hospitalizations, ER visits
Racial and ethnic minority groups had higher rates of hospitalization for Covid-19 and sought emergency department care for Covid-19 more when…
Continue Reading Michigan’s Covid-19 crisis could be a sign of what’s to come for the US, expert says
As the US races to vaccinate more Americans, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, predominantly among younger people who haven’t yet…
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3 more El Paso virus deaths; cases still rise despite vaccinations
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported three new Covid-19 deaths on Monday, bringing the county’s pandemic death toll to 2,478.…
Continue Reading Thousands turned away at SF vaccine clinic due to overwhelming demand
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — There was a big demand for vaccine all across the Bay Area…
Continue Reading How to make your gym workout less risky during the pandemic
Now that more people are getting vaccinated against coronavirus, is this the moment to trade your neighborhood cycle for a motivating spin class at…
Continue Reading Regeneron says its Covid-19 antibody cocktail helps prevent symptomatic Covid-19
New Phase 3 trial data finds a single shot of Regeneron’s Covid-19 antibody cocktail was able to prevent symptomatic Covid-19 among people…
Continue Reading Nearly 1/3 of Texans have received virus vaccine, but state now getting fewer doses
AUSTIN, Texas — The percentage of Texans who have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine is nearing one-third, according to the…
Continue Reading As vaccinations keep rising, so do Covid-19 hospitalizations among those who aren’t vaccinated
First, the good news: The United States reported a record-high 4.6 million doses of vaccines administered in one day, according to data published…
Continue Reading When should you get the vaccine if you have had Covid-19? Dr. Wen explains
Over 175.1 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the United States as of April 9, but many people still have questions…
Continue Reading 2 more virus deaths reported as data analysis shows ‘El Paso has not escaped the Covid-19 crisis’
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported two more deaths Sunday stemming from Covid-19. The latest victims were two men, one in his…
Continue Reading More than half of rural residents have received a Covid-19 vaccine or plan to, but hesitancy remains high, analysis finds
More than half of rural residents in the US have received a Covid-19 vaccine or plan to, but one in five still say they will definitely not get…
Continue Reading The 30% who could end the pandemic
When losing soldiers flee a battlefield — or people migrate in search of a better life — they are voting with their feet. “Foot…
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