Former CDC director: What’s next with Omicron and the pandemic?
By Dr. Tom Frieden On Thanksgiving morning, Covid reminded us that neither death nor mutations take a holiday. And while the virus gathers strength,…
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We all want the Omicron variant to be milder. Here’s why it’s too soon to know
By Maggie Fox, CNN Early reports on the quick spread of the Omicron variant in South Africa were at first frightening, but then began to offer some…
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Omicron travel bans strike South Africa’s safari business
Recent travel bans imposed on South Africa and neighboring countries as a result of the discovery of the omicron variant in southern Africa have…
Continue Reading Kindness begins at home: How Traci Baxley uses ‘radical love’ to conquer fear and promote justice
By Jessica DuLong, CNN When her teenage son, upset that he’d forgotten to do a homework assignment, ran from their home one morning, Traci…
Continue Reading Marijuana may make sleep worse, especially for regular users, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s a common assumption among marijuana users: Using weed will help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Scientists,…
Continue Reading Ford delays return to office for 30,000 workers because of Covid concerns
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business Ford Motor Co. is pushing its return-to-office date to March over concerns over new Covid-19 concerns, the company…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 645 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 645 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading How to tell if it’s time for a ‘sleep divorce’
He snores until the walls rattle. She gives off a massive amount of body heat. One of you is a cover hog, kicks at night or takes consistent 3 a.m.…
Continue Reading Omicron variant cases identified in at least 12 states but Delta still dominates
While at least 12 states have identified cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, US health officials remain concerned about the Delta version that…
Continue Reading The US is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, the highest level in two months
For the first time in two months, the US is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases each day, shortly after millions of Americans traveled for…
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Mix-and-match J&J COVID-19 booster raised immune response after Pfizer vaccine, study finds
By Maggie Fox, CNN
Using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as a booster for people initially immunized with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine produces a…
Continue Reading The world has the tools to end the coronavirus pandemic. They’re not being used properly
The COVID-19 pandemic will not last…
Continue Reading Blood pressure climbed during coronavirus pandemic, especially among women, study suggests
US adults — especially women — have seen a rise in blood pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study…
Continue Reading Mom of 4 dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth, community sets up GoFundMe
By COURTNEY SISK Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WISN) — Adrienne Chandler was a mom of…
Continue Reading Blood pressure climbed during coronavirus pandemic, especially among women, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US adults — especially women — have seen a rise in blood pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study…
Continue Reading We all want the Omicron variant to be milder. Here’s why it’s too soon to know
By Maggie Fox, CNN Early reports on the quick spread of the Omicron variant in South Africa were at first frightening, but then began to offer some…
Continue Reading How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant?
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer To protect yourself against the omicron variant, experts say to do what you would against any other variant.…
Continue Reading 17 Covid-19 cases identified on New Orleans-bound cruise ship
By Gregory Lemos and Amanda Jackson, CNN The Covid-19 positive case count among crew and passengers aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Breakaway…
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Scientist behind UK vaccine says next pandemic may be worse
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — One of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is warning that the next…
Continue Reading Vegetarian? More like planetarian — how tiny tweaks to your dinner can help save the planet
By Casey Barber, CNN Eating less meat and dairy is one of the ways we can have a positive impact on the future of the planet, as multiple studies on…
Continue Reading Mix-and-match J&J Covid booster raised immune response after Pfizer vaccine, study finds
By Maggie Fox, CNN Using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as a booster for people initially immunized with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine produces a…
Continue Reading Runny-nosed hippos test positive for Covid-19 in Belgium
By Dalal Mawad and Caitlin Hu, CNN Two hippos at a zoo in Antwerp, Belgium, have tested positive for Covid-19, in what is believed to be the first…
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Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press U.S. health officials say that while the omicron variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading in the country,…
Continue Reading This roast chicken recipe is your foolproof comfort meal any night of the week
By Casey Barber, CNN While Ina Garten’s “engagement chicken” recipe might seem like it has magical powers, roast chicken…
Continue Reading The world has the tools to end the coronavirus pandemic. They’re not being used properly
By Rob Picheta, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic will not last forever. It will likely continue to fizzle and fade as it heads towards its third year,…
Continue Reading The world has the tools to end the coronavirus pandemic. They’re not being used properly
By Rob Picheta, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic will not last forever. It will likely continue to fizzle and fade as it heads towards its third year,…
Continue Reading The US is averaging more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases a day, the highest level in two months
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN For the first time in two months, the US is averaging more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases each day, shortly after millions of…
Continue Reading The US is averaging more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases a day, the highest level in two months
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN For the first time in two months, the US is averaging more than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases each day, shortly after millions of…
Continue Reading Omicron variant cases identified in at least 12 states but Delta still dominates
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Jen Christensen and Maggie Fox, CNN While at least 12 states have identified cases of the Omicron coronavairus variant, US health…
Continue Reading How to tell if it’s time for a ‘sleep divorce’
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN He snores until the walls rattle. She gives off a massive amount of body heat. One of you is a cover hog, kicks at night or…
Continue Reading Omicron could become the dominant variant, but Delta is a problem now, CDC Director says
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Jen Christensen, CNN With the Omicron variant showing up in more states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 514 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 514 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…
Continue Reading South African researchers find evidence people more easily reinfected with Omicron variant than with other variants
By Maggie Fox and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Researchers in South Africa reported Thursday they have found some evidence that people who had been infected…
Continue Reading How to take the bland out of a low-sodium diet
By Susan Puckett, CNN Serious cooks may quibble about the best way to sear a steak or bake a cake. But on one point, there is virtually unanimous…
Continue Reading Confetti Salad: Radish and Beet Salad With Feta
By Steven Satterfield, CNN This salad is all about mixing a variety of winter root vegetables and fruits, shaved and cut into thin batons, for a…
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Study suggests past COVID-19 infection may not fend off omicron
South African scientists are warning the new omicron variant may be causing more reinfections among COVID-19 survivors than earlier virus mutants.…
Continue Reading The Omicron variant is putting America’s coronavirus sequencing efforts to the test
Rows of scientists sit before racks of coronavirus samples inside a laboratory in Henderson, North Carolina, wearing face masks and…
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Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future
By ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing…
Continue Reading The Omicron variant is putting America’s coronavirus sequencing efforts to the test
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Rows of scientists sit before racks of coronavirus samples inside a laboratory in Henderson, North Carolina, wearing face…
Continue Reading Genomic sequencing is crucial in the battle against the coronavirus. These countries do it well
By Ivana Kottasová and Krystina Shveda, CNN When South African scientists announced they had detected a new coronavirus variant with a worryingly…
Continue Reading Slovakia in lockdown records new daily record in infections
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Coronavirus cases in Slovakia have hit a daily record despite the country entering a national lockdown last week. The…
Continue Reading LeBron James clears NBA Covid-19 health and safety protocols after negative tests
By Travis Caldwell, CNN Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James is cleared to return to play after a brief stint isolated from his team due to the…
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How COVID-19 affects the brain
Evidence suggests the virus that causes COVID-19 can impact the nervous system. Cognitive FX used information from scientific journals such as…
Continue Reading Losing your job because of vaccine mandates? You can collect unemployment benefits in these states.
By Tami Luhby, CNN Only a few months after terminating federal pandemic unemployment benefits early, several GOP-led states are now expanding jobless…
Continue Reading Women share how access to abortion impacted their lives — whether they chose one or not
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Sam Blakely found out she was pregnant, she balled up her shower curtain and put it in her mouth so she could scream…
Continue Reading Women share how access to abortion impacted their lives — whether they chose one or not
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Sam Blakely found out she was pregnant, she balled up her shower curtain and put it in her mouth so she could scream…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 594 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 594 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths…
Continue Reading New US travel rules: What you need to know about the changes prompted by Omicron
Just when we thought US travel rules were starting to stabilize, along comes…
Continue Reading NFL suspends three players, including Bucs’ Antonio Brown, for violating Covid-19 protocols
By David Close, CNN The National Football League has suspended three players, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, for three…
Continue Reading Biden outlines new steps to combat Covid through winter months
By Kevin Liptak and Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden announced a new strategy Thursday aimed at fighting a potential winter surge of Covid-19…
Continue Reading Early detection of autism in children has improved, but disparities remain, CDC studies suggest
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Early detection of autism in children has improved, but disparities remain in practices to identify and diagnose the…
Continue Reading Surgeon fined $3,000 for amputating patient’s wrong leg
By Allegra Goodwin and Jack Guy, CNN An Austrian court has fined a surgeon 2,700 euros ($3,050) for mistakenly amputating the wrong leg of a patient.…
Continue Reading You don’t have to change holiday plans due to Omicron if you’re vaccinated, Fauci says. But don’t wait to get a booster
As the first case of the Omicron variant in the US was detected on Wednesday, health officials are urging Americans not to wait any longer to receive…
Continue Reading How to be safe during home workouts
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN When the coronavirus pandemic forced gyms to close their doors last year, many people began working out at home.…
Continue Reading First cases of COVID-19 discovered in Canadian wildlife
By Sarah Turnbull, CTVNews.ca Producer Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV Network) — The first…
Continue Reading Majority of vaccinated adults say they’ll get a booster, KFF poll finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most fully vaccinated adults in the United States say they plan to get a booster, according to the latest Kaiser Family…
Continue Reading You don’t have to change holiday plans due to Omicron if you’re vaccinated, Fauci says. But don’t wait to get a booster
By Travis Caldwell, CNN As the first case of the Omicron variant in the US was detected on Wednesday, health officials are urging Americans not to…
Continue Reading You don’t have to change holiday plans due to Omicron if you’re vaccinated, Fauci says. But don’t wait to get a booster
By Travis Caldwell, CNN As the first case of the Omicron variant in the US was detected on Wednesday, health officials are urging Americans not to…
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181 rural hospitals have closed since 2005—see the states that have been impacted
Rural hospitals are closing throughout the country. Sidecar Health examines the causes for this problem, including the failure to expand Medicaid…
Continue Reading Biden to extend transportation mask mandate through March
The Biden administration will extend existing requirements for travelers to wear masks on airplanes, buses, trains and boats, as well as in airports…
Continue Reading This strip of paper can help prevent a drug overdose
By Nadia Kounang, CNN It’s a little strip of paper not much longer than 2 inches, and it has the potential to prevent a drug overdose. These…
Continue Reading This strip of paper can help prevent a drug overdose
By Nadia Kounang, CNN It’s a little strip of paper not much longer than 2 inches, and it has the potential to prevent a drug overdose. These…
Continue Reading Even with a new variant, here’s why vaccines and boosters are still the best solution
By Jen Christensen, CNN Doctors don’t know yet exactly how well the current Covid-19 vaccines protect people against the new Omicron variant…
Continue Reading First confirmed US case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California
The United States’ first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in California, according to the…
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COVID-19 case investigators ask you to help report details of your illness
As COVID-19 cases continue in the region, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) case investigators are asking residents to self-report symptoms and…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 716 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 716 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…
Continue Reading COVID-19 took his wife and left him hospitalized, now he’s urging others to get vaccinated
Jeremy Voss spent more than two weeks at St. Cloud Hospital fighting for his life against…
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Greece approves mandatory vaccination for those aged over 60
By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers have approved legislation making vaccination for COVID-19 mandatory for…
Continue Reading Even with a new variant, here’s why vaccines and boosters are still the best solution
By Jen Christensen, CNN Doctors don’t know yet exactly how well the current Covid-19 vaccines protect people against the new Omicron variant…
Continue Reading First confirmed US case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California
By Kaitlan Collins, Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN The United States’ first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been…
Continue Reading WHO advises against international travel for those over the age of 60 due to Omicron
In light of the new variant Omicron emerging, the World Health Organization (WHO) has put out new advice regarding international travel, including…
Continue Reading As officials prep for Omicron, US hospitals are still battling severe Delta variant infections
While researchers gather more information on the Omicron variant detected in at least 20 countries and territories, the present reality is that the…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote to recommend authorization of a pill to treat Covid-19
By Maggie Fox and Jen Christensen, CNN Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 13-10 Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization…
Continue Reading LeBron James misses game after being sidelined by NBA Covid-19 protocols
By CNN Sport staff LeBron James was sidelined by the NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols and, as a result, missed Tuesday’s game…
Continue Reading Omicron coronavirus variant puts world on edge
Omicron is the 15th letter of the Greek…
Continue Reading 10 tips on how to find your ‘sweet spot’ for self-care
One of the top trends this year is towards self-care, loosely defined as focusing on your own health and wellness in a calming, holistic and…
Continue Reading Omicron was in Europe long before travel bans on southern Africa
When South African officials sounded the alarm on the new Omicron variant last Thursday, stocks around the world tumbled and up to 70 countries,…
Continue Reading The Guardian: Trump tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of 2020 debate with Biden
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Jim Acosta, CNN Then-President Donald Trump tested positive for Covid-19 three days ahead of his first 2020…
Continue Reading As HIV cases rise globally, it’s more important than ever to keep yourself safe. Experts explain what to do
By Megan Marples, CNN As we mark World AIDS Day today, a wave of HIV cases makes it more important than ever to protect yourself from contracting the…
Continue Reading 10 tips on how to find your ‘sweet spot’ for self-care
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN One of the top trends this year is towards self-care, loosely defined as focusing on your own health and wellness in a…
Continue Reading Antiperspirant recall: What the finding of a cancer-causing chemical means for you
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, was found in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays…
Continue Reading As officials prep for Omicron, US hospitals are still battling severe Delta variant infections
By Travis Caldwell, CNN While researchers gather more information on the Omicron variant detected in at least 20 countries and territories, the…
Continue Reading As officials prep for Omicron, US hospitals are still battling severe Delta variant infections
By Travis Caldwell, CNN While researchers gather more information on the Omicron variant detected in at least 20 countries and territories, the…
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Idaho braces for expected arrival of omicron variant
Idaho health officials are bracing for the expected appearance of the omicron variant, saying the state is well-positioned to detect its arrival but…
Continue Reading How worried should we be about Omicron, the new coronavirus variant?
By Katia Hetter, CNN Since South African authorities announced the arrival of a new coronavirus variant that contains an unusually large number of…
Continue Reading How worried should we be about Omicron, the new coronavirus variant?
By Katia Hetter, CNN Since South African authorities announced the arrival of a new coronavirus variant that contains an unusually large number of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 636 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 636 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote to recommend authorization of a pill to treat Covid-19
By Maggie Fox and Jen Christensen, CNN Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 13-10 Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization…
Continue Reading CDC expanding surveillance at 4 major US airports to look for Omicron
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding surveillance at four major international airports to keep an eye out for the Omicron…
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States with the highest flu vaccination rates
Stacker examined the CDC’s Influenza Seasons Vaccination Coverage Trend Report to determine the states with the highest rates of influenza…
Continue Reading Scientists say it will take weeks to tell how dangerous Omicron really is. Here’s why
By Maggie Fox, CNN As soon as South Africa announced the spread of a new and troubling variant last week, scientists went to work. By the time the…
Continue Reading US urges vaccination ahead of Omicron concerns, with experts warning even mild COVID-19 infections risk stronger mutations
As scientists race to answer whether the newly identified Omicron variant poses a greater threat, experts are urging measures to help lower…
Continue Reading Omicron vs. Delta: More mutations don’t necessarily make a meaner COVID-19 virus
The new Omicron variant of coronavirus, with its many mutations and seemingly quick spread in South Africa, is worrying scientists and government…
Continue Reading Travel bans are an ‘illusion of protection’ like ‘locking a screen door,’ CNN medical analyst says
By Marnie Hunter, Naomi Thomas and Karla Cripps, CNN Governments are trying to buy time with a rash of new travel restrictions as they figure out the…
Continue Reading Omicron vs. Delta: More mutations don’t necessarily make a meaner Covid-19 virus
By Maggie Fox, CNN The new Omicron variant of coronavirus, with its many mutations and seemingly quick spread in South Africa, is worrying scientists…
Continue Reading Get booster shots as soon as you can, health experts say, as Omicron’s spread collides with the relentless Delta variant
By Holly Yan and Travis Caldwell, CNN Health experts are doubling down on pleas for all eligible American to get vaccinated — and boosted…
Continue Reading 1 in 100,000: The story of a fentanyl victim
Matthew Davidson’s death was not unique. It was just one of more than 100,000 deaths to drug overdoses in the US from May 2020 to April 2021 — a…
Continue Reading Why WHO skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet in naming Omicron
By Faith Karimi, CNN The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some confusion. Since May the World Health Organization has been…
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Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states…
Continue Reading All vaccinated adults should get a Covid-19 booster shot because of the Omicron variant, CDC says
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strengthened recommendations for booster doses of coronavirus vaccine Monday,…
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