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Blood banks phase out collecting convalescent plasma, but fear a US blood shortage

April 24, 2021 12:35 pm CNN Newsource

In the early months of the pandemic, blood donation centers around the country rushed to collect convalescent plasma as it was seen as a potential…

Infertility awareness: Here’s what to do after a diagnosis

April 24, 2021 6:04 am CNN

When my husband and I realized that we weren’t going to get pregnant the old-fashioned way, we initially talked to my obstetrician and later…

The DEA wants your unused prescription drugs

April 24, 2021 3:55 am CNN Newsource

If you have unwanted prescription drugs sitting in your medicine cabinet, the Drug Enforcement Administration will be happy to help out. The federal…

Vaccine hesitancy among Republicans emerges as Biden’s next big challenge

April 24, 2021 3:40 am CNN

As the pace of daily vaccinations slides in the US, the Biden administration is directing fresh urgency to one of the biggest political challenges it…

There may be more vaccines than people who want them by mid-May. Here’s why that’s a big problem.

April 23, 2021 11:09 pm CNN Newsource

By mid-May, the US will likely be coming up against a significant obstacle in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic — more doses of the…

CDC, FDA lift pause on using J&J’s coronavirus vaccine, add safety warning

April 23, 2021 4:17 pm CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration lifted their recommended pause on use of Johnson &…

Montage Health to allow walk-ins at Marina COVID-19 vaccine clinics

April 23, 2021 3:46 pm Avery Johnson

Montage Health announced Friday that it will begin accepting walk-ins at its COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Marina starting…

CDC advisers recommend resuming use of J&J’s coronavirus vaccine; FDA to add blood clot warning

April 23, 2021 3:35 pm CNN Newsource

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of the vaccine. An updated warning will…

US health panel urges restarting J&J COVID-19 vaccinations

April 23, 2021 1:59 pm The Associated Press

A U.S. health panel says it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.…

CDC recommends that pregnant people get a Covid-19 vaccine

April 23, 2021 11:55 am CNN

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pregnant people get a Covid-19 vaccine, CDC Director Dr.…

Chernobyl radiation effects have not been passed on to next generation, study finds

April 23, 2021 11:29 am CNN Newsource

Parents who were exposed to radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster did not pass genetic changes caused by radiation exposure on…

CDC vaccine advisers to hear about new blood clot cases linked with J&J coronavirus vaccine

April 23, 2021 8:08 am CNN Newsource

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss how to move forward with the paused…

Infertility and my path to surrogacy

April 23, 2021 7:52 am CNN

I’ll never forget the look on my fertility doctor’s face, her eyes saddening as she gently turned toward my husband and me, looking away…

New study shows why vaccinating everybody against Covid-19 is essential

April 23, 2021 3:29 am CNN

Although there’s a growing sense that normalcy is within reach after the devastating Covid-19 pandemic, experts are continuing to push for more…

What everyone gets wrong about cholesterol in food

April 23, 2021 3:28 am CNN Newsource

Many people worry about cholesterol, and with good reason. More than a third of Americans have high cholesterol, putting them at greater risk of…

US has the opportunity to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic but a major challenge lies ahead, expert says

April 22, 2021 11:09 pm CNN Newsource

On the road toward a return to normalcy, the rapidly climbing number of Covid-19 vaccinations is good news. But a major challenge may lie ahead, a…

UC, CSU systems plan to require vaccines for all students, employees returning to campus in fall

April 22, 2021 2:10 pm Avery Johnson

The University of California and California State University systems announced that they want to require students, faculty and…

He built a website showing open Covid-19 vaccine appointments across the US. Some call it a lifesaver

April 22, 2021 4:06 am CNN Newsource

For weeks, Nick Muerdter had been hearing about his coworkers’ concerns and frustrations as they tried to navigate complicated and evolving…

California goes from worst to first in virus infections

April 22, 2021 5:35 pm The Associated Press

Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were…

Hygiene theater, mask theater, climate theater

April 22, 2021 5:02 pm CNN

Americans have spent more than a year without live access to the performing arts, so maybe we can all be forgiven for engaging in a bit of theater.…

Oscar nominee Glenn Close is on a mission to end the stigma surrounding mental illness

April 22, 2021 4:23 pm CNN Newsource

Glenn Close is up for an Oscar this Sunday for her role in the film “Hillbilly Elegy.” But in real life, the Academy Award nominee and…

Do we still need to wear a mask outdoors?

April 22, 2021 2:31 pm CNN

“I’m vaccinated and I’m outside. Do I really still need to wear a mask?” “If I’m on a run and not near a lot of…

Why Americans lack adequate access to fertility treatments

April 22, 2021 12:46 pm CNN

One in eight couples suffers from infertility in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. My husband and I…

Covid-19 raises risks for expectant mothers and babies, study says

April 22, 2021 9:18 am CNN Newsource

If you’re pregnant and infected with Covid-19, there is an increased risk of negative outcomes for both you and your baby, according to a new…

Only 2 ‘breakthrough’ infections among hundreds of fully vaccinated people, new study finds

April 22, 2021 4:35 am CNN Newsource

For fully vaccinated people, the risk of still getting Covid-19 — described as “breakthrough infections” — remains extremely…

It’s time to measure your waistline, according to new recommendations. Belly fat raises your risk for disease

April 22, 2021 4:13 am CNN Newsource

Are you relatively skinny but growing a “beer belly?” Has your waistline recently disappeared into a straight line with your hips? Then…

US may soon reach a tipping point on Covid-19 vaccine demand. Here’s why that’s concerning

April 21, 2021 11:26 pm CNN Newsource

As US health officials race to get more Covid-19 shots into arms to control the virus, experts now warn the country will run into another challenge…

Natividad hosts mass vaccination clinic at Hartnell College

April 21, 2021 7:58 pm Dominoe Ibarra

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) There will be a mass vaccination clinic hosted by Nativdad Hospital at Hartnell College on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 8 a.m.…

FDA report details flaws at Emergent facility making Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine

April 21, 2021 7:48 pm CNN Newsource

The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that new production of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine remains paused at the…

Now the CDC wants to shut down ‘hygiene theater’

April 21, 2021 3:15 pm CNN

Remember when we all thought we had to wash our vegetables to remove possible contamination from the novel coronavirus? A year ago, this was a hot…

Burning Man mulling mandatory COVD-19 vaccines for August

April 21, 2021 2:19 pm The Associated Press

Burning Man festival organizers have said that they are considering requiring attendees to prove they have been vaccinated for COVID-19 if the…

FDA inspection found problems at factory making J&J vaccine

April 21, 2021 10:29 am The Associated Press

The Baltimore factory contracted to make Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was dirty, didn’t follow proper manufacturing procedures and had…

These blood clot experts want you to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s why.

April 21, 2021 6:42 am CNN Newsource

It was just about a year ago that doctors started noticing Covid-19 patients showing up in emergency rooms with strokes, and complained that blood…

The US is vaccinating millions of Americans daily. But here’s why Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are up

April 20, 2021 10:44 pm CNN Newsource

Experts say Covid-19 vaccinations in the US are continuing at an impressive pace, and now all Americans 16 and up can get a shot. But a leading…

Poor sleep nearly doubles risk of sexual dysfunction in women, study says

April 20, 2021 9:06 pm CNN Newsource

Consistently getting a bad night’s sleep may lead to an unsatisfactory sex life for many older women, a new study finds. In fact, women who…

CDC vaccine advisers will meet Friday to discuss the J&J vaccine. Here’s what could happen next

April 20, 2021 3:20 pm CNN Newsource

Vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meet Friday to make recommendations for use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19…

Sicknick death ruled ‘natural’ but experts say stress can set off strokes

April 20, 2021 5:12 pm CNN Newsource

Were the strokes that killed US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick after the January 6 insurrection really natural? Some neurologists don’t…

9 food ideas to help you sleep well

April 20, 2021 4:32 pm CNN Newsource

Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That’s right — there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night’s…

Salinas Valley Medical Clinic offers phone registration for vaccine appointments

April 20, 2021 11:57 am Avery Johnson

The Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System announced Tuesday that its medical clinic staff is helping patients register for COVID-19 vaccine…

Ask a Black therapist: 4 ways to support Black people’s mental health

April 20, 2021 9:32 am CNN Newsource

“There is a difference between being informed and getting retraumatized.” That’s what clinical therapist Paul Bashea Williams tells…

Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises

April 20, 2021 8:14 am CNN Newsource

The risk of surface transmission of Covid-19 is low, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Far more important is airborne…

How to stay safe from more contagious coronavirus variants — Dr. Wen explains

April 20, 2021 8:13 am CNN Newsource

A coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom is now the dominant variant in the United States. The B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is…

Sleeping less than 6 hours a night in midlife raises risk of dementia 30%, study finds

April 20, 2021 8:00 am CNN Newsource

Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: We interrupt your yawns with an important announcement. If you’re trying to get by on about six hours…

To end this pandemic, ‘we’ve got to get everyone in our country vaccinated,’ US surgeon general says

April 19, 2021 11:49 pm CNN Newsource

All Americans age 16 and up can now get a Covid-19 vaccine. But the challenge is getting enough people to roll up their sleeves so we can finally…

Vaccine clinic for PVUSD students 16 years and older

April 19, 2021 6:02 pm Dominoe Ibarra

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The Pajaro Valley Unified School District will be organizing a vaccine clinic for students 16 years and older at the…

Johnson & Johnson said blood clots have been reported with all Covid-19 vaccines. The author of the study they cited says they’re wrong.

April 19, 2021 1:51 pm CNN Newsource

When news broke that Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine might be linked to blood clots, the company responded by pointing a finger at…

Soledad Medical Clinic to host mass vaccination clinic

April 19, 2021 12:10 pm Avery Johnson

The Soledad Medical Clinic is preparing to host a mass vaccination clinic that will accept…

Hester Ford, the oldest living American, has died

April 19, 2021 1:40 am CNN Newsource

Hester Ford, a North Carolina woman who was recognized as the oldest living American, died peacefully on Saturday in her home in Charlotte, North…

In the race between Covid-19 vaccines and the virus, hesitancy gives dangerous variants a leg up, expert says

April 18, 2021 11:54 pm CNN

More than half of all US adults have now gotten at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and…

Why Temple Grandin wants your kids to go outside

April 19, 2021 1:10 am CNN Newsource

Before she became a famous scientist and inventor, Temple Grandin was a kid who liked to play outside. “I absolutely loved flying kites,”…

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