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Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval

January 31, 2022 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas and Ben Tinker, CNN Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according…

First patients vaccinated in clinical trial of HIV experimental vaccine that uses Moderna’s mRNA technology

January 31, 2022 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Anokhi Saklecha, CNN The first participants have been vaccinated in a Phase 1 clinical trial of an experimental HIV vaccine that utilizes…

This map is the key to when US might start easing Covid-19 restrictions

January 31, 2022 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Carma Hassan, CNN There is now more optimism that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may be ending — and as other…

As states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance

January 31, 2022 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with…

One easy way to get moving again, according to science

January 31, 2022 1:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The fitness tracker on your phone or wrist may be doing more than just monitoring your steps — it could kick them up…

How not to be a ‘West Elm Caleb’: Entering and exiting dating app relationships gracefully

January 29, 2022 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It seemed too good to be true: The cutie who you matched with on a dating app sent sweet messages, told fantastic stories…

Why exercise is also good for your sexual health

January 29, 2022 3:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Many people know exercise is important for good physical health, even if they personally don’t work out on a…

BA.2, the newly detected version of Omicron, is not a cause for alarm, scientists say

January 28, 2022 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new spinoff of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is getting attention from scientists as it becomes the dominant cause…

Millions of routine vaccinations have been missed amid the Covid-19 pandemic

January 28, 2022 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Millions of people in the United States are behind on their Covid-19 vaccinations, and millions more have missed other…

Here’s the way to exercise for better balance

January 28, 2022 9:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN In the world of physical comedy, being a klutz who trips over their own feet gets lots of laughs. In the real world, the more…

Do you have ‘eco-anxiety’? Here’s how to find out

January 28, 2022 5:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN We know changes in the weather and seasons can affect mood, causing run-of-the-mill rainy-day blues and seasonal affective…

A universal vaccine could be the future of the coronavirus fight

January 27, 2022 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Scientists are working to develop a “pan-coronavirus” vaccine — one that offers protection against…

Covid-19 vaccine authorization for younger children delayed as FDA seeks more data

January 27, 2022 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, Brenda Goodman and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Parents will have to keep waiting to find out when their youngest children can get a…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…

Sarah Palin dines outdoors at restaurant two days after it’s revealed she tested positive for Covid-19

January 27, 2022 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sonia Moghe, CNN A Manhattan restaurant where Sarah Palin was spotted dining indoors while unvaccinated over the weekend confirmed that the former…

El Paso Children’s Hospital sees rise in pediatric Covid patients; few with severe symptoms

January 27, 2022 5:59 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since the start of the year, El Paso has seen an increase in pediatric Covid cases and so have hospitals. Officials with…

Moderna begins testing omicron-matched COVID shots in adults

January 26, 2022 3:12 PM Associated Press

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Moderna has begun testing an omicron-specific version of its COVID-19 vaccine in healthy adults. Moderna announced the…

Moderna begins next phase of Omicron-specific booster trial as study finds that antibodies remain durable despite 6-fold drop over 6 months

January 26, 2022 3:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Moderna announced Wednesday that the first participant has been dosed in the company’s Phase 2 clinical trial of a…

How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in

January 26, 2022 3:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the world. This spinoff from the original Omicron variant,…

El Paso ISD’s new mask rule goes into effect today

January 25, 2022 11:35 AM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas- The new EPISD mask policy goes into affect today. The new rule gives visitors, staff and students the option to opt out of wearing a…

US government fails when it comes to tobacco reduction, American Lung Association report says

January 26, 2022 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN The federal government gets “mostly failing grades on its efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco,” a new report from…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

The medications you can take if you get Covid-19

January 26, 2022 6:23 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — The omicron variant makes up nearly all new Covid cases in the U.S. If you’ve recently tested positive, a local emergency room…

Water- and stain-resistant products contain toxic plastics, study says. Here’s what to do

January 26, 2022 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Many of the water-resistant and stain-proof home furnishings and apparel we purchase may contain toxic “forever”…

‘Shelfies,’ not selfies, provide personal insight and encourage bookshelf therapy

January 26, 2022 2:30 AM CNN Newsource

By David G. Allan, CNN Library Shelfie Day — proof that there is now a day of celebration for everything — is the fourth Wednesday of…

Here’s how Texans can get free at-home COVID-19 tests and N95 masks from the federal government

January 25, 2022 4:35 PM Texas Tribune

This month, the Texas’ COVID-19 positivity rate — the percentage of tests with positive results — soared to its highest peak yet amid the onset…

During Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study

January 25, 2022 1:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with Covid-19…

Biden administration to withdraw Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses

January 25, 2022 1:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Liz Stark The Biden administration is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses, following the Supreme…