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Mayo Clinic Q And A: Childhood diabetes DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently noticed my 7-year-old daughter has been drinking more water than usual, even though her activity has not increased. by the Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

After Atlanta-area attacks, Asian communities reckon with mental health crises LOS ANGELES – When Linda Yoon, a Korean American psychotherapist, heard about the Atlanta-area spa shootings two weeks ago, she braced for what would likely come next. by Marissa Evans Los Angeles Times (TNS) Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Quinn on Nutrition: Easter and eggs Easter and eggs … I get it. Easter is the Christian celebration of Jesus’ coming back to life after his death on a cross. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Mayo Clinic Q And A: Components of a healthy diet and clean eating DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I gained a bit of weight during quarantine. And as spring approaches, I want to focus on losing the excess pounds. by the Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

When will kids be eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19? As the number of adults in the U.S. who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 continues to increase, children under 16 aren’t authorized to receive COVID-19 vaccines. by the Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

At football stadium, a COVID-19 vaccination clinic designed for people with autism: ‘We need to meet them where they are’ PHILADELPHIA — Trey Gillece, 20, was nervous as he rode the escalator up to the second floor at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and entered a concourse remade Saturday as a coronavirus vaccination clinic. by Maddie Hanna The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

What studies show about pregnancy, COVID-19 vaccines A recent data review by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices shows over 30,000 women who are pregnant have been safely vaccinated for COVID-19. by the Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

After coronavirus delays, health experts urge return to cancer screenings VALRICO, Fla. — At first, the symptoms just seemed like hemorrhoids.Stephanie Luke was a healthy 38-year-old, so she chalked up the blood in her stools to rectal inflammation. by Natalie Weber Tampa Bay Times (TNS) Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Pandemic exhaustion is different from just feeling tired. Here's what to do about it I don't know about you, but as we inch toward what might finally be the end of lockdown, I'm just plain pooped. by Elizabeth Wellington, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

For Your Health: How to defeat diabetes April is designated as National Defeat Diabetes Month by the Defeat Diabetes Foundation, but is it really possible to defeat diabetes? by Martha Fuhrman, For the News Tribune Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Vaccine passport efforts draw opposition from GOP lawmakers HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Vaccine passports being developed to verify COVID-19 immunization status and allow inoculated people to more freely travel, shop and dine have become the latest flash point in America's perpetual political wars, with Republicans portraying them as a heavy-handed intrusion into personal freedom and private health choices. by Associated Press Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

UK: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths LONDON (AP) — Britain's medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, despite revealing that seven people in the U. by Associated Press Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

Minnesotans are hugging llamas as pandemic pick-me-up Hugging a llama didn't just brighten Isabella Odin's day. It made her week, especially as another pandemic spring begins. by Erica Pearson, Star Tribune (TNS) Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

Woman uses stimulus money to fly grandparents back to Chicago to get COVID-19 vaccine CHICAGO — It was nearly two years ago that Elizabeth Oyarzun had last seen her grandparents. And every day for the past year, she prayed she would see them again. by Laura Rodrguez Presa, Chicago Tribune (TNS) Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

Drops in COVID transmission rates stall in St. Louis area ST. LOUIS (AP) — Drops in coronavirus transmission rates in the St. Louis area are beginning to stall, raising concerns residents are dropping their guard too soon and caseloads could soon rise again. by Associated Press Published Apr. 4 2021 @ 12:05am

No immediate impact in Missouri from J&J vaccine problem The loss of up to 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine due to a manufacturing mistake should have no immediate impact in Missouri, according to a state health official. by Associated Press Published Apr. 3 2021 @ 12:05am

Fully vaccinated people can travel safely again, CDC says NEW YORK (AP) — Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 3 2021 @ 12:05am

Many still hesitate to get vaccine, but reluctance is easing So few people came for COVID-19 vaccinations in one county in North Carolina that hospitals there now allow anyone 16 or older to get a shot, regardless of where they live. by Associated Press Published Apr. 3 2021 @ 12:05am

House refuses to pay for expansion COLUMBIA (AP) — The Missouri House on Thursday passed a budget proposal without funding to pay for Medicaid expansion in an attempt to thwart the program. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

US draws close to 100M vaccinations The U.S. moved closer Thursday toward vaccinating 100 million Americans in a race against an uptick in COVID-19 cases that is fueling fears of another nationwide surge just as the major league baseball season starts and thousands of fans return to stadiums. by Associated Press Published Apr. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

State leaders anticipate about 1.2 Missourians being vaccinated in April Missouri continues to see improvements across the board in its fight against COVID-19, Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday afternoon. by Joe Gamm Published Apr. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

Lake area health officials urge continued COVID-19 precautions The public health agencies of Camden, Miller and Morgan counties are reminding residents and visitors to continue COVID-19 mitigation efforts such as masking and social distancing. by News Tribune Published Apr. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

EU: 'No evidence' to restrict use of AstraZeneca vaccine BERLIN (AP) — The head of the European Medicines Agency said Wednesday that there is "no evidence" that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine in any population, as Germany has now done amid concerns over rare blood clots in people who got the shot. by Associated Press Published Apr. 1 2021 @ 12:05am