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11-year-old hospitalized from Spring Grove School tests positive for COVID-19

October 20, 2021 6:24 PM Melody Waintal

Spring Grove School sixth-grader was taken from a local hospital to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford after testing positive for…

Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in children ages 5 to 11

October 21, 2021 6:26 PM CNN

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says…

Everyday inconveniences can throw us for a loop

How to become more patient with everyday annoyances

October 21, 2021 3:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN When the elevator’s running slow, you clench your teeth and curse under your breath. If you still haven’t received…

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Thursday to recommend booster doses of both Moderna's and Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines.

CDC endorses booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match is fine

October 21, 2021 3:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed recommendations for booster doses for…

A Safeway pharmacist prepares to give a Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccination at a vaccination booster shot clinic on October 01

Booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine shows 95.6% efficacy in Phase 3 trial, companies say

October 21, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was found to have a high efficacy — 95.6% — against…

There are easy steps you can use to identify and then treat stress.

5 expert tips to stress less this fall

October 21, 2021 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…

5 expert tips to stress less this fall

October 21, 2021 4:21 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…

People wait in line with their paperwork to receive their coronavirus booster vaccination during a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination clinic in Southfield

More people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot

October 21, 2021 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…

A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health

Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health

October 20, 2021 7:57 PM CNN

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any of the three authorized vaccines could be used as a booster is a "mix and match" approach.

FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK

October 20, 2021 6:24 PM CNN

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson…

Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health

October 20, 2021 7:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…

Central Coast prepares to vaccinate children for COVID-19

October 20, 2021 11:14 AM Jonathan Sarabia

The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be made available for children ages 5 to…

FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK

October 20, 2021 6:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson…

FDA approves booster doses for Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines

October 20, 2021 2:28 PM Victor Guzman

(CNN) The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday…

The quality of rest you get every night is just as important as the number of hours slept.

Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep ‘sweet spot,’ study says

October 20, 2021 12:52 PM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, right? Papa Bear’s bed was too hard and Mama Bear’s bed too…

Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep ‘sweet spot,’ study says

October 20, 2021 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, right? Papa Bear’s bed was too hard and Mama Bear’s bed too…

A nurse sanitizes a patient's arm before administering a Covid-19 vaccine booster during a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination clinic in Southfield

Booster shots could soon be recommended for people as young as 40, source says

October 20, 2021 5:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Booster protection could soon expand to a much broader population, as a source says the US…

Instead of quarantine for Covid-exposed students, some schools are trying test-to-stay

October 19, 2021 12:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cars line up before sunrise. Tiny heads stick out of the back seat windows, tightly close their eyes and tilt back as the…

Instead of quarantine for Covid-exposed students, some schools are trying test-to-stay

October 19, 2021 12:36 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cars line up before sunrise. Tiny heads stick out of the back seat windows, tightly close their eyes and tilt back as the…

Pfizer vaccine is 93% effective in preventing Covid-19 hospitalization among adolescents, CDC study finds

October 19, 2021 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is 93% effective in preventing hospitalization due to Covid-19 among children ages 12 to 18,…

Using e-cigarettes and other tobacco products to keep from relapsing to cigarettes doesn't appear to be effective

Using e-cigarettes to prevent smoking relapse doesn’t work well, study finds

October 19, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Using e-cigarettes and other tobacco products to keep from relapsing to cigarettes doesn’t appear to be effective,…

The US Food and Drug Administration is planning on allowing Americans to receive a different coronavirus vaccine for their booster shots than their original dose

FDA planning to allow mix-and-match Covid-19 vaccine boosters

October 19, 2021 7:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is planning on allowing Americans to receive a different coronavirus vaccine for their…

FDA planning to allow mix-and-match Covid-19 vaccine boosters

October 19, 2021 7:30 AM CNN

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is planning on allowing Americans to receive a different coronavirus vaccine for their…

Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday of Covid-19 complications. Powell is shown here giving a speech on March 4th 1991 in Washington

Why vaccinated people dying from Covid-19 doesn’t mean the vaccines are ineffective

October 19, 2021 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday of Covid-19 complications. His family announced that he was fully…

A pharmacist gives a a booster shot to a senior at McDonalds in Fullerton

Seniors are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. So far, 1 in 7 have gotten a booster shot of vaccine

October 19, 2021 11:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN As the US tries to stave off another Covid-19 surge this winter, health experts encourage anyone who is…

More people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot

October 21, 2021 2:39 PM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…

Why Colin Powell’s cancer likely reduced his protection from the Covid-19 vaccine

October 18, 2021 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Gen. Colin Powell died Monday from complications of Covid-19, and experts say his death shows how important it is for more…

Nearly one-third of parents of children ages 7 to 9 reported their kids used social media apps in the first six months of 2021.

Children under 10 are using social media. Parents can help them stay safe online

October 18, 2021 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN It’s not just your teens who are on social media anymore. Younger kids are getting on those apps, and some parents…

Physicians suffering from infertility face challenges on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic

October 18, 2021 8:14 AM CNN

By John Bonifield, CNN Dr. Christina Yannetsos’ patient was about her age, 38, and extremely sick with Covid-19. “I remember having a…

Physicians suffering from infertility face challenges on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic

October 18, 2021 8:14 AM CNN Newsource

By John Bonifield, CNN Dr. Christina Yannetsos’ patient was about her age, 38, and extremely sick with Covid-19. “I remember having a…

How to best burn calories while walking

October 18, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN It’s no secret that walking is good for you. Many of us are trying to get in those recommended 10,000 steps a day that our…

As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase

October 18, 2021 11:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while…

Experts say those who received the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine are "awfully well protected

Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says

October 17, 2021 11:18 PM CNN

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…

Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says

October 17, 2021 11:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…

Five times as many police officers have died from Covid-19 as from gunfire since start of pandemic

October 16, 2021 1:43 PM CNN

By Ryan Young, Jason Morris and Ray Sanchez, CNN Jessica Desfosses shared the final heartrending text messages she exchanged with her police officer…

Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make holiday gatherings safe this year

Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says

October 16, 2021 9:53 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters ready. Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make…

Pharmacists and other specialists who give the shots say there are dozens of safeguards baked into the system to limit the possibility of human error. And

Vaccine mix-ups are rare and there are systems in place to keep it that way

October 16, 2021 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN An Indiana couple says they took their family to get their annual flu shot at the local Walgreens last month, but all of…

CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen advises talking to your doctor before taking aspirin to protect heart health so you can weigh the risks and benefits.

What might be changing on aspirin guidance: An expert weighs in

October 16, 2021 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Wait, are we taking a break from aspirin? While so much of our conversations around health is rightly focused on Covid-19, there…

Experts on October 15 urged those who received the Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine to get a booster shot as soon as it's available. Pfizer's third dose was approved last month for people older than 65

J&J vaccine recipients should get their second dose as soon as it’s available, experts say

October 16, 2021 1:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the greenlight looms for another dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, experts on Friday urged those who…

A dad who traveled 1,200 miles for Covid-19 care is finally going home. Here’s what he wants you to know

October 16, 2021 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan, CNN These days, brushing his teeth while standing up is a major accomplishment. But Robby Walker is alive — a feat some doctors…

Wider distribution for third doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is being considered.

More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say

October 16, 2021 1:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, CNN Advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of…

Booster shot endorsed by health advisers for Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients

October 15, 2021 10:52 AM Victor Guzman

U.S. health advisers announced their endorsement of booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19…

Santa Cruz County preparing to vaccinate kids aged 5-11 pending FDA approval

October 15, 2021 11:14 AM Lisa Principi

Children aged 5 to 11, could get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month if it gets authorization from the FDA, and Santa Cruz County is already…

UTI is short for urinary tract infection. It's an infection of the organs in your body -- I call them pipes -- that are meant to funnel your urine out of your system and into the urinal. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that work their way into the urethra

Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know

October 15, 2021 7:23 PM CNN

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received…

Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know

October 15, 2021 7:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received…

4 key moments from Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast

October 15, 2021 4:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone, CNN When CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sat down for a three-hour conversation on “The Joe Rogan…

Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says

October 16, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters ready. Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make…

State lotteries did not motivate people to get the Covid-19 vaccine, study finds

October 15, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Nearly 66 million people in the United States who are eligible still have not gotten vaccinated against Covid-19, no matter…

New CDC data shows the risk of dying from Covid-19 is 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated adults

October 15, 2021 10:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Throughout August, the risk of dying from Covid-19 was 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated…

Children from a childcare center complete a mural celebrating the launch of the Child Tax Credit on July 14

More than $15 billion in child tax credit payments distributed on Friday

October 15, 2021 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Millions of families should soon receive their fourth enhanced child tax credit payment, which the Internal Revenue Service…