Saturday, November 16, 2024

AP-NORC poll: 1 in 5 in US lost someone close in pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1 in 5 Americans say they lost a relative or close friend to the coronavirus, highlighting the division between heartache and hope as the country itches to get back to normal a year into the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP-NORC poll: 1 in 5 in US lost someone close in pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1 in 5 Americans say they lost a relative or close friend to the coronavirus, highlighting the division between heartache and hope as the country itches to get back to normal a year into the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP-NORC poll: 1 in 5 in US lost someone close in pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1 in 5 Americans say they lost a relative or close friend to the coronavirus, highlighting the division between heartache and hope as the country itches to get back to normal a year into the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Should vaccine volunteers now get the real thing?

Tens of thousands of Americans have volunteered to test COVID-19 vaccines, but only about half of them got the real thing during trials.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Should vaccine volunteers now get the real thing?

Tens of thousands of Americans have volunteered to test COVID-19 vaccines, but only about half of them got the real thing during trials.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Should vaccine volunteers now get the real thing?

Tens of thousands of Americans have volunteered to test COVID-19 vaccines, but only about half of them got the real thing during trials.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Should vaccine volunteers now get the real thing?

Tens of thousands of Americans have volunteered to test COVID-19 vaccines, but only about half of them got the real thing during trials.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The autopsy, a fading practice, revealed secrets of COVID-19

NEW YORK (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has helped revive the autopsy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The autopsy, a fading practice, revealed secrets of COVID-19

NEW YORK (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has helped revive the autopsy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The autopsy, a fading practice, revealed secrets of COVID-19

NEW YORK (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has helped revive the autopsy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The autopsy, a fading practice, revealed secrets of COVID-19

NEW YORK (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has helped revive the autopsy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

One-day US deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Demoralized health workers struggle as virus numbers surge

Doctors and nurses around the U.S. are becoming exhausted and demoralized as they struggle to cope with a record-breaking surge of COVID-19 patients that is overwhelming hospitals and prompting governors to clamp back down to contain the virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

One-day US deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

One-day US deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Why are some scientists turning away from brain scans?

NEW YORK (AP) — Brain scans offer a tantalizing glimpse into the mind’s mysteries, promising an almost X-ray-like vision into how we feel pain, interpret faces and wiggle fingers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Why are some scientists turning away from brain scans?

NEW YORK (AP) — Brain scans offer a tantalizing glimpse into the mind’s mysteries, promising an almost X-ray-like vision into how we feel pain, interpret faces and wiggle fingers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease

Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies testing gene editing for painful, inherited blood disorders that plague millions worldwide, especially Black people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Heading into holidays, US COVID-19 testing strained again

NEW YORK (AP) — With coronavirus cases surging and families hoping to gather safely for Thanksgiving, long lines to get tested have reappeared across the U.S. — a reminder that the nation’s testing system remains unable to keep pace with the virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Health panel proposes colon cancer tests start at 45, not 50

NEW YORK (AP) — A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Can't crush this: Beetle armor gives clues to tougher planes

NEW YORK (AP) — It's a beetle that can withstand bird pecks, animal stomps and even being rolled over by a Toyota Camry. Now scientists are studying what the bug’s crush-resistant shell could teach them about designing stronger planes and buildings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

'Big pile' of eels dumped in NYC park; impact not yet known

NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Orkin was taking a break from his evening jog to sit by Prospect Park Lake when he turned around and was startled to see a tangle of wriggling snakes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO