Alabama adds nearly 3,400 COVID cases on Tuesday, as state reports vacation backlog

[ad_1] The Alabama Department of Public Health reported 3,376 new coronavirus cases and 60 virus deaths on Tuesday, but some of those cases and deaths are old. “The number of cases and deaths reported in today’s update are high,” the ADPH coronavirus dashboard read Tuesday. “Today’s increase represents a delay in reporting to the Alabama … Read more

Nearly 40% of healthcare workers say they are ‘not likely’ to get the coronavirus vaccine

[ad_1] Nearly 40% of healthcare workers say they are ‘unlikely’ to get a coronavirus vaccine because they fear the vaccines were developed too quickly to be safe A recent CDC survey found 37% of healthcare workers say they were ‘not likely’ to be vaccinated against the coronavirus Only 21% were ‘absolutely certain’ with the remaining … Read more

EU considers December 29 approval for first vaccine against virus, after US

[ad_1] BERLIN (AP) – The European Union’s pharmaceutical agency said on Tuesday it might take another four weeks to approve its first coronavirus vaccine, even as US and UK officials continue to target fire green before Christmas. The European Medicines Agency plans to convene a meeting by December 29 to decide whether there is enough … Read more

Minnesota adds 2 more qualifying conditions for medical marijuana

[ad_1] Pixabay The Minnesota Department of Health announced that three other conditions now allow access to the state’s medical cannabis program. The department said sickle cell disease and chronic vocal / or motor tic will be added to its list of qualifying conditions, which will take effect in August 2021. It comes after MDH solicited … Read more

2,510 more COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths reported Tuesday in Utah

[ad_1] SALT LAKE CITY – The number of COVID-19 cases in Utah increased by 2,510 on Tuesday, with 19 additional deaths reported, according to the Utah Department of Health. The sliding average number of positive cases per day over seven days is now 2,292, according to the health department. The rate of positive tests per … Read more

Plant-based ‘green’ Mediterranean diet, study finds more weight loss

[ad_1] While Americans likely continue to digest turkey day treats, a new study suggests that a “green” Mediterranean diet with less meat may promote better heart health. A study published this month in the medical journal “Heart” found that eaters who consumed plant proteins and a limited amount of poultry and red meat were healthier … Read more