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Surgeon general on Matthew McConaughey’s opposition to vaccine mandates for kids: ‘Covid is not harmless in our children’

November 9, 2021 8:27 PM CNN

CNN By Paul LeBlanc, CNN US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy stressed Tuesday that parents need to recognize that “Covid is not harmless in our…

Almost 40 protest Covid-19 vaccine mandate at NMSU

November 9, 2021 2:07 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Almost 40 demonstrators met on the NMSU horseshoe Tuesday afternoon to protest the university-wide vaccine mandate. “I…

In her ‘SNL’ skit, Cecily Strong opened a dialogue on abortion. Here is what experts say

November 9, 2021 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN “Saturday Night Live”‘s Cecily Strong dressed as a clown this weekend to talk about abortion. In the…

In her ‘SNL’ skit, Cecily Strong opened a dialogue on abortion. Here is what experts say

November 9, 2021 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN “Saturday Night Live”‘s Cecily Strong dressed as a clown this weekend to talk about abortion. In the…

Pfizer requests FDA authorization for Covid vaccine boosters for all adults

November 9, 2021 1:00 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Pfizer and BioNTech said on Tuesday afternoon that they’re seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug…

Pfizer and BioNTech seek FDA authorization for Covid-19 vaccine booster for all adults

November 9, 2021 12:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech said on Tuesday they’re seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and…

Eating fat can lower stroke risk, study says, as long as it’s the right kind

November 9, 2021 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s a fact: Eating too much fat can raise cholesterol, clog arteries, and contribute to the risk of stroke and other…

California couple sues fertility clinic after IVF mix-up

November 9, 2021 8:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN A lawsuit filed by a Southern California couple says a Los Angeles-based fertility clinic implanted the wrong embryos into…

Three shots and 1 booster later, this man has little protection against Covid-19

November 9, 2021 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Double-masking, staying at home nearly 24/7 and rarely seeing people beyond his wife are still the way of life for kidney…

Three shots and 1 booster later, this man has little protection against Covid-19

November 9, 2021 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Double-masking, staying at home nearly 24/7 and rarely seeing people beyond his wife are still the way of life for kidney…

UTEP working to expand mental health resources across west Texas

November 9, 2021 6:11 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The pandemic may have brought on a lot of issues but it also helped communities understand what they may be lacking,…

School mask mandates are starting to disappear. Is it too soon?

November 9, 2021 4:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN When Perrysburg School Superintendent Thomas Hosler sent a survey to parents in his Toledo-area district to see how many…

Covid-19 drove deaths up 16% in OECD countries and hit mental health, too, report finds

November 9, 2021 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic caused a 16% rise in expected deaths among the 38 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and…

Covid-19 drove deaths up 16% in OECD countries and hit mental health, too, report finds

November 9, 2021 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic caused a 16% rise in expected deaths among the 38 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and…

How journal writing can help you ‘Keep Moving’ through loss and uncertainty

November 9, 2021 2:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN No one was more surprised than poet Maggie Smith that writing herself a daily pep talk during the unraveling of her 18-year…

How journal writing can help you ‘Keep Moving’ through loss and uncertainty

November 9, 2021 2:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN No one was more surprised than poet Maggie Smith that writing herself a daily pep talk during the unraveling of her 18-year…

Ted Cruz accuses Big Bird of spreading government propaganda on vaccines

November 8, 2021 7:31 PM CNN

Analysis by Chris Cillizza WASHINGTON, DC — The Covid-19 vaccine debate is getting weird. On Twitter, Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz accused…

Only 1 fully-vaccinated El Pasoan among 9 new Covid deaths; youngest victim in 30s

November 8, 2021 11:32 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — There were nine El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, with only one being a breakthrough death involving a…

Pfizer expected to seek authorization for coronavirus vaccine booster for people age 18 and older

November 8, 2021 8:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN Pfizer is expected to seek US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine booster shot…

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 250 million

November 8, 2021 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN More than 250 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported globally, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. This…

What the end of the Covid-19 pandemic could look like

November 8, 2021 4:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Covid-19 is here to stay. It’s highly unlikely that the United States, let alone the world, will be able to…

Pfizer signs license agreement to allow broader global access to its experimental Covid-19 antiviral pill

November 8, 2021 4:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer said Tuesday it signed a licensing agreement to allow broader global access to its experimental Covid-19 pill. The…

Discrimination of any kind can lead to much higher risk of mental and behavioral issues for young people, study finds

November 7, 2021 10:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Young adults who experience discrimination about their bodies, race, age or sex have a greater risk of dealing with mental…

Daylight Saving Time has ended. Here’s how to make the most of your time and combat seasonal mental health issues

November 7, 2021 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN You’ve turned back your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, but what now? Many people look forward to that extra hour of…

What’s the healthiest cheese? The best options, according to experts

November 7, 2021 12:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Francesca Giuliani-Hoffman, CNN Cheese — what’s not to love? Its popularity is indisputable. Americans consumed over 38 pounds of…

Federal appeals court issues stay of Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for private companies

November 6, 2021 2:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue and Rachel Janfaza, CNN A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new vaccine rules that could…

Answering kids’ (and parents’) questions about the Covid-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11

November 6, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It was a big day for Sesame Street’s 5-year-old Rosita, who recently got her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.…

School mask mandates are starting to disappear. Is it too soon?

November 6, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN When Perrysburg School Superintendent Thomas Hosler sent a survey to parents in his Toledo-area district to see how many…

It’s time to rewind your clocks. Here’s how to make it an easier transition

November 6, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Enjoy your extra hour of sleep this weekend, but don’t forget to turn back your clocks when you rise and shine Sunday…

Antiviral pills for Covid-19 — not a cure, but a great tool

November 6, 2021 2:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN A pill to treat Covid — Pfizer and Merck both generated excitement with news they have pills that could help keep people out…