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Monday 31 May 2021
The coronavirus variant discovered in India has a new name: Delta.
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Never mind all the dots and numbers: The W.H.O. is giving variants Greek letters for names.
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Sunday 30 May 2021
A Vaccine Side Effect Leaves Women Wondering: Why Isn’t the Pill Safer?
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3c4u0GJ
Saturday 29 May 2021
A Glut of Chinese Masks Are Driving U.S. Companies Out of Business
By BY ANDREW JACOBS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2R39D5H
Friday 28 May 2021
The C.D.C. says unvaccinated children at U.S. camps can go without masks most of the time when they are outside.
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Wearable Devices for Your Health
Can your smartwatch help you improve your health? Find out how wearable devices are used to help people track their health.
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What Can Health Apps Do for You?
How can apps on your phone or your wearable device help you improve your health? Learn how health apps can affect the future of health care.
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Police Blues: Rising Stress Puts Officers at Risk
Police officers’ mental well-being tanked after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, and the massive nationwide protests that followed. There’s a broad sense that the public has turned against them.
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How to Stay Truly Safe in the Sun
Summer is around the corner, and with the pandemic waning for many, the CDC encourages people to spend more time unmasked outdoors. But protecting yourself from the sun is more important than ever, and questions about sunscreen safety may make you wonder how to do it.
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Poor Americans More Likely to Have Respiratory Problems, Study Finds
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70 Percent Covid Vaccination Rate May Be in Reach, New Poll Suggests
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What People With Ovarian Cancer Wish You Knew
Here’s what people with ovarian cancer want you to know about this condition.
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Big Bucks and Savings: Vaccine Incentives Multiply
As COVID-19 vaccination rates slow in the U.S., companies and states are stepping up to offer a variety of incentives to encourage people to get their shots, including cash lotteries, flights, and date nights.
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Sex and Intimacy Without Erections
If you have erectile dysfunction (ED), you and your partner can find exciting new ways to have fun and redefine your sex life. Here are expert tips to get started.
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70 Percent Covid Vaccination Rate May Be in Reach, New Poll Suggests
By BY JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3hY2puC
Thursday 27 May 2021
Ending a Friendship
Learn how to tell if your friendship is unhealthy, signs that it’s time to move on, how to end it in a healthy way, and whether you can ever be friends again.
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How to Make New Friends
Learn more about adult friendships, how and where to make new friends, how to make online friends, what not to do, and when you know you’re friends.
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Doctors, Nurses Blast CDC’s Mask Guidance Change
Out of 660 U.S. doctors surveyed, 57% said the CDC jumped the gun by easing restrictions prematurely. Other medical professionals took a similar position, with 63% of 1,330 nurses agreeing the mask shift came too soon.
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Woman Sues Fertility Doctor, Alleges ‘Medical Rape’
Bianca Voss, 75, says the DNA test results included the name of her father, Martin D. Greenberg, MD, of Florida, who was the fertility doctor who inseminated Voss in 1983.
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Many Pre-Surgery Tests Are Useless, So Why Are They Still Done?
A new study finds many of the pre-op tests patients undergo for relatively simple outpatient surgeries aren't necessary.
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Radiation Burn: What to Know
WebMD explains this side effect of radiation therapy and how to treat it.
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How to Keep Adult Friendships
Learn more about adult friendships, why they’re good for your health, how to nurture friendships, how to reach out to friends, and what to do if things go bad.
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Your City Has Its Own Microbial 'Signature'
New research shows that each city has its individual mix of tell-tale microbes.
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Scientists Don’t Want to Ignore the ‘Lab Leak’ Theory, Despite No New Evidence
By BY CARL ZIMMER, JAMES GORMAN AND BENJAMIN MUELLER from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3p0zsjd
Experimental Treatment Offers New Hope Against Lupus
A small, early "phase 1" trial finds an experimental antibody therapy may help ease skin symptoms from the autoimmune disease lupus.
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Scientists Don’t Want to Ignore the ‘Lab Leak’ Theory, Despite No New Evidence
By BY CARL ZIMMER, JAMES GORMAN AND BENJAMIN MUELLER from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3fP0x4S
More and More Doctors Abandoning Private Practice
A new AMA report on practice patterns finds younger physicians more likely to seek employment and also tracks for the first time the market share of private equity firms.
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Trying to Conceive? Tips to Improve Fertility
What can you do to improve your chances of conceiving a baby? Many couples deal with fertility issues that require a doctor’s help. Find out what you can change in your daily life to boost reproductive health before you head to the fertility clinic.
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7 Out of 10 Hospitalized for COVID Have Long-Haul Symptoms
Fatigue, shortness of breath, and sleep disorders are just a few problems from a list of lingering issues seen in patients who were hospitalized for COVID.
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Lower Testosterone in Men Tied to Severe COVID Cases
It has been known for some time that men are more likely to get severe COVID-19 than women. Now new research shows that men with the lowest levels of testosterone fare the worst in the pandemic.
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Wednesday 26 May 2021
Judge Clears Purdue Pharma’s Restructuring Plan for Vote by Thousands of Claimants
By BY JAN HOFFMAN AND MARY WILLIAMS WALSH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3hVRIZv
Porn Use Spiked During the Pandemic
In findings likely to surprise no one, new research shows Americans’ pornography usage spiked dramatically in the early months of the pandemic.
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Immunity to the coronavirus may persist for years, scientists find.
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Immunity to the Coronavirus May Persist for Years, Scientists Find
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Hair Relaxers Won't Raise Black Women's Cancer Risk
According to a new study, moderate use of hair relaxers doesn't increase a Black woman's risk of breast cancer.
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Getting Sober: Finding Your Way
Getting sober isn't one-size-fits-all. People who've made the decision to quit drinking share what worked for them.
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Managing the Side Effects of Depression Treatment
Depression treatment isn’t always easy. Find out about the side effects of antidepressants and depression treatment. Learn what you can do about them.
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Tuesday 25 May 2021
Moderna Vaccine Highly Effective in Adolescents, Company Says
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Pot-Linked Poisoning Cases Rise as Edibles' Popularity Booms
A new study shows marijuana products like edibles, concentrates, and vapes are driving an overall increase in pot-related calls to poison control centers.
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Living With Ovarian Cancer
Learning to live with ovarian cancer can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to ease the transition.
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The C.D.C. won’t investigate all post-vaccine infections, just those that result in hospitalizations or deaths.
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Living With Ovarian Cancer
Learning to live with ovarian cancer can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to ease the transition.
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What to Know About First-Time Sex
It’s time to demystify the concept of losing your virginity. Get the facts on everything you need to know about having sex for the first time.
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C.D.C. Will Not Investigate Mild Infections in Vaccinated Americans
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C.D.C. Will Not Investigate Mild Infections in Vaccinated Americans
By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3oO16zW
Mount Sinai Seeks to Expand School Virus Testing Program
By BY EMILY ANTHES from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3bUUR8m
Monday 24 May 2021
Children With Covid Inflammatory Syndrome May Overcome Their Most Serious Symptoms
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How to Choose the Right Place for Alcohol or Drug Rehab
There are ways to find quality treatment centers for alcohol or drug addiction. Here’s how to get started.
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Why Health Care Isn't Equal for People in the LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ people face many barriers when trying to access health care, which leads to worse outcomes.
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Can You Outgrow an Adult Friendship?
Do you feel like your friendship has soured? Some strategies to remove yourself without hurting your friend.
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