The US is in ‘transition phase’ of pandemic, Fauci says
By Naomi Thomas and Brenda Goodman, CNN The United States is “certainly, right now, in this country, out of the pandemic phase,” Dr.…
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Covid-19 cases that return after antiviral treatment puzzle doctors
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive Covid-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it. But…
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive Covid-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it. But…
Continue ReadingThe US should prepare for a predictable Southern summer surge of Covid-19, Birx says
By Hannah Sarisohn, CNN The US should prepare for a possible summer surge of Covid-19 cases across Southern states, former White House Coronavirus…
Continue ReadingNearly 60% of Americans now have antibodies from Covid-19 infection, CDC study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Nearly 60% of adults and 75% of children have antibodies indicating that they’ve been infected with Covid-19, according…
Continue ReadingTask force’s updated guidelines do not recommend daily aspirin for heart health for most adults
By Jen Christensen, CNN After years of recommending regular aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke, scientists now see little benefit for most…
Continue ReadingTask force’s updated guidelines do not recommend daily aspirin for heart health for most adults
By Jen Christensen, CNN After years of recommending regular aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke, scientists now see little benefit for most…
Continue ReadingWomen responded better than men to early Alzheimer’s intervention, study found
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN After age and genetics, being a woman is the single most important risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease,…
Continue ReadingIn new book, Birx describes how data failures, bureaucracy and politics hindered Covid-19 response
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Issues with data collection and testing, slow communication and interpersonal conflicts within the Trump administration…
Continue ReadingTrack exercise intensity with the ‘talk test’
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re wondering how to stick with your favorite workout but make it more intense, the “talk test” might…
Continue ReadingHepatitis cases in children might be linked to adenovirus, UK health officials report
By Michael Nedelman, CNN Health officials in the UK have released new details in their ongoing investigation of an unusual series of hepatitis cases…
Continue ReadingAdolescent suicides increased in 5 US states during the pandemic. Why parents should be concerned
By Kristen Rogers, CNN The mental health of Americans has suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, and new research shows the damage wasn’t…
Continue ReadingFDA approves remdesivir to treat young children with Covid-19
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has expanded approval of the Covid-19 drug…
Continue ReadingFamily members of Covid-19 ICU patients may emerge with a different condition, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When thinking of post-traumatic stress disorder, your mind may go to a movie about war. It’s a quiet day at base camp…
Continue ReadingFamily members of Covid-19 ICU patients may emerge with a different condition, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When thinking of post-traumatic stress disorder, your mind may go to a movie about war. It’s a quiet day at base camp…
Continue ReadingWhite House working to make Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill more ‘widely available’
By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration is set to unveil new details and announcements Monday on Paxlovid, Pfizer’s…
Continue ReadingWhite House working to make Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill more ‘widely available’
By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration is set to unveil new details and announcements Monday on Paxlovid, Pfizer’s…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 data reporting is becoming less frequent, making trends harder to track
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Many states are scaling back on how often they report key Covid-19 statistics, a shift that some experts worry might hinder…
Continue ReadingCan you use an expired at-home Covid-19 test?
By Dejania Oliver, CNN Rapid antigen Covid-19 tests, better known as home tests, have become more common in households across the country as supplies…
Continue ReadingHow 15 minutes of mental health hygiene can change your whole day
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN You brush your teeth twice a day to keep plaque from building up and see a dentist regularly for extra maintenance.…
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