At the end of 2020, the vaccine rollout was chaotic: appointments were hard to schedule, vaccine supplies were tight, and the U.S. had administered fewer than 3 million doses over several weeks. But today, things have dramatically improved. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Claire Hannan, Executive Director of the Association of ... Show More
Apr 14
Do Astronauts Float Around While They Sleep?
Four astronauts returned to Earth recently, after a historic 10-day lunar flyby mission in which they ventured farther into space than any human has before. They were part of Artemis II, NASA’s flight to test how well the agency’s Orion spacecraft, and the astronauts, operate in ... Show More
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Apr 7
Do You Still Need Your Beta Blocker? Here’s the Latest
For decades, beta blockers were the go‑to prescription after a heart attack - meant to slow the heart rate and prevent future heart attacks. However, doctors are now reconsidering that long‑held approach. This week, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains who may still need these drugs, who mi ... Show More
11m 39s
Jul 2021
The Vaccine Mandate Conundrum
<p>In the effort to raise America’s vaccination rate, some agencies and private organizations have turned to the last, and most controversial, weapon in the public health arsenal: vaccine mandates.</p><p>How have the federal government and the White House approached the issue?</p ... Show More
22m 14s
Aug 2021
Thursday, August 12th, 2021
The CDC strengthens its recommendation for pregnant women to get vaccinated, while the FDA is expected to authorize a booster shot for the immunocompromised as early as today.
The situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating as the U.S. embassy in Kabul urges Americans to leave im ... Show More
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