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CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1
The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to distribute by Nov. 1. The timeline raised concern among public health experts about an “October surprise" — a vaccine approval driven by political considerations ahead of a presidential election, rather than science.
African Americans have disparate rates of colon cancer
A recent study from the American Journal of Pathology found "African Americans have the highest incidence and mortality rates of colorectal cancer of any ethnic group in the United States." Dr. Renée Crichlow talks about some contributing factors.
How to stop your 'doomscroll'
How often do you find yourself spending hours aimlessly scrolling through social media? During this unprecedented time, a lot of the information we are thumbing through can be negative, saddening and disheartening. This habit is called “doomscrolling” and it can often lead to more fear, anxiety and stress. Why we do it and how can we manage it?
Pandemic's emotional hammer hits hard
Mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been profound, researchers find. Nearly 25 percent of Americans are depressed, particularly those who have low incomes and have lost a job or a loved one.
Health officials worry nation not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
As the nation awaits a vaccine to end the pandemic, local health departments say they lack the staff, money and tools to distribute, administer and track millions of vaccines, most of which will require two doses.
Pioneering transplant surgeon John Najarian dies at 92
From the late 1960s through the early 1990s, Najarian ran one of the largest organ transplant programs in the world at the University of Minnesota. For much of that time he enjoyed rock-star status. But a scandal tarnished his reputation in the early '90s.