Americans are at odds over whether it is necessary to continue taking coronavirus protective measures, but a leading researcher says the data is clear: the path ahead in the Covid-19 pandemic is being shaped by masks. “We now have really clear evidence that wearing masks works — it’s probably a 50% protection against transmission,” Dr.…… MORE
Category Archives: CNN Health
Why now is the time to embrace video games for kids
Before the pandemic, video games were a weekend-only activity in our house, allowed for one hour a day, Saturday and Sunday. It was a compromise that worked for our family. My 7-year-old had a chance to dig in to his favorite games, and we parents felt like we were putting reasonable limits on an activity…… MORE
When can you be around others? CDC updates coronavirus guidance
People who have been sick with coronavirus infections should stay away from other people until they’ve gone at least three days with no fever, have seen symptoms improve, and until it’s been 10 days since they first noticed symptoms, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in updated guidance. The CDC updated guidance…… MORE
How many people have coronavirus? Sometimes, it’s just a guess
The young man admitted to the Newton-Wellesley hospital was clearly very ill — so ill that he needed the help of a ventilator to breathe. The doctors treating him were certain he was infected with the new coronavirus. It was mid-April — the height of the outbreak in the Boston area. The patient had trouble…… MORE
Vitamin D’s effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated. Here’s what we know
Is your inbox all a flutter over the latest Covid-19 miracle cure — vitamin D? Just like hydroxychloroquine, the antimalarial drug that US President Donald Trump championed, vitamin D is having its day in the sun on the internet and social media. And just like hydroxychloroquine, it’s leading some to ask, “What can it hurt…… MORE
Many LGTBQ youth who die by suicide are bullied before their death, study finds
A new study looking at hundreds of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide finds that many were bullied before their death, adding to a growing body of evidence showing how bullying can result in deadly consequences. The study found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were about five times more likely…… MORE
Covering a crisis with Wolf Blitzer: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for May 26
CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta is joined by colleague and veteran anchor, Wolf Blitzer, to discuss covering the unprecedented story of this coronavirus pandemic. You can listen on your favorite podcast app or read the transcript below. CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer (Archival clip): Our medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, is at a hospital…… MORE
Treating rebound headaches with early preventative meds best choice, study finds
Your head is pounding yet again. You grab another round of pain meds, only to find they no longer work. You may be suffering from a MOH — a medication overuse headache — brought on when the very medications you relied on for relief suddenly become the enemy. Some 60 million people around the world…… MORE
A teen’s guide to managing your parents, relationships and coronavirus
Teens, this column is for you. You’ve been stuck at home with your parents for months now, unable to see any of your friends in person, at least not up close and personal like friends should be. Our current situation is a nightmare for most of you. I get it. This is the stage in…… MORE
As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated
As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask has again become a flashpoint. There are 17 states where the number of coronavirus cases are trending up, and many governors have told citizens that now is an important time to wear…… MORE
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2018 High School Football Review: Week 1 (AUDIO)
It was a wild night in the Tennessee Valley. Storms raged as teams tried to complete their Week 1 games. Join Cowboy and Coca-Cola Red Zone Sideline Reporter Jeff Cate as they discuss the wet and wild action of Week 1 High School Football.
WATCH: Superbowl Commercial Favorites
Check out some of our favorite Superbowl commercials! Amazon, “Alexa Loses Her Voice” (BTW, you can listen to WGOW-FM on Alexa by saying, “Alexa, enable the Talk One Oh Two Point Three skill!” and to WGOW-AM by saying, “Alexa, enable the News W-G-O-W skill!”) NFL, “Touchdown Celebrations to Come” Budweiser, “Stand By You” Doritos, “DORITOS BLAZE…
Did you miss that pink sky?
On Monday, there was a proliferation of “pink sky” shots sent in by listeners. Followed by obligatory, condescending “explanation of phenomenon” by meteorologists. Best example I’ve ever seen…lasted 5 mins, or so at Henson’s Gap/Lewis Chapel Mtn., overlooking Dunlap, Tn. Launch ramp of “Tennessee TreeToppers” hanggliding club.
Bill B Blog 08.24.17
I boycotted the NFL for 2 years. And I had a good reason….not faux-outrage from the right nor the left. But I digress. I hear the calls for protests…for boycotts of the NFL over Colin Kaepernick’s not being signed by any NFL team as quarterback. They say it’s because of the former 49’ers QB’s…