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The American Lung Association's "State of Tobacco Control" report calls for an end to manufacturing flavored tobacco.

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

January 26, 2022 9:12 AM CNN Newssource

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

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a conference call: Stop turning away immune-compromised people when they come seeking fourth doses of Covid-19 vaccines.

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

January 26, 2022 5:27 AM CNN

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 Newssource

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…

Many of the water-resistant and stain-proof home furnishings and apparel we purchase may contain toxic "forever" chemicals

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

January 26, 2022 4:00 AM CNN Newssource

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

Library Shelfie Day is the fourth Wednesday of January.

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

January 26, 2022 2:30 AM CNN Newssource

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

Study finds Covid-19 vaccines do not affect fertility for women or men

January 25, 2022 11:37 AM Mallory Anderson

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A new study finds COVID-19 vaccinations do not have adverse effects on fertility in women or men. The study,…

A healthcare worker puts on PPE on the Covid-19 ICU floor of the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Memorial Hospital in Worcester

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 Newssource

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

The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 6:36 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccine candidate

Pfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

January 25, 2022 4:45 AM CNN Newssource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 4:26 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 4:26 AM CNN Newssource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Be sure to visit your primary care doctor or cardiologist before starting any robust exercse program

TV Peloton incidents undermine a basic reality about exercise, experts say

January 25, 2022 3:27 AM CNN Newssource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN First it was Mr. Big, the character from “Sex in the City,” dying in Carrie Bradshaw’s arms from a heart…

Cellist Jodi Beder performs a daily concert on her front porch in Mount Rainier

Self-care won’t save us from exhaustion. This other strategy might

January 25, 2022 3:20 AM CNN Newssource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN Whether it’s caring for kids, parents, coworkers or our community, many people feel utterly tapped out because of all…

Free N95 masks are distributed to pharmacies and community health centers

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 11:36 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…

State health officials remind parents to get kids 12 and up to get booster shot

January 24, 2022 1:42 PM Jasmine Arenas

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., (KRDO)– The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is reminding parents and guardians of children 12 and up…

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 10:37 AM CNN Newssource

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…

Study reveals impact 10 minutes of exercise can have on adults over 40

January 24, 2022 9:54 AM CNN Newssource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Could you find 10 minutes in your day to increase your physical activity? It might be lifesaving, according to a new study.…