Pizer and its partner BioNTech announced plans on Wednesday to develop a vaccine that will work against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and the entire class, or family, of related coronaviruses.
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Thursday, 30 June 2022
New Report Raises Question: Can You Get COVID From Your Cat?
News that a veterinarian in Thailand was infected with COVID by a cat she was treating raises new questions about risk of animal-to-human transmission.
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Can the Flu Vaccine Help Keep Older Minds Sharp?
Flu vaccination has been linked to a 40% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, according to a new study.
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Air pollution takes an invisible toll on health.
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Headed Back to the Water? Keep Swim Safety in Mind
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4, with 425 such events in 2020, according to the CDC
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Get Mental Health Help in Your Rural Area
Finding mental health help can be harder in rural areas. Find out more about where to find resources.
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Wednesday, 29 June 2022
Nordic Walking Beats Other Workouts for Heart Health: Study
Heart patients who did Nordic walking fared better in a 6-minute walk test than those who did high-intensity interval training or other workouts.
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Protect Your Hearing from Fireworks This Fourth of July
The American Academy of Audiology is warning Americans to protect their hearing this Fourth of July.
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Genetic ‘Taste Score’ Could Help Us Eat Healthier and Reduce Disease Risk
Tufts University researchers say new findings may someday advance personalized nutrition, improving diet and reducing the risk for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
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Even When Stroke Centers Are Near, Black Americans Often Lack Access
A new study found that residents of majority Black communities more likely to live near hospitals with specialty stroke centers but they were less likely to receive care there.
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Watchdogs Attack Medicare Advantage for Denying Care, Overcharging
The Government Accountability Office and the Health and Human Services inspector general’s office say seniors enrolled in the program are suffering and taxpayers are getting bilked for billions of dollars a year.
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Widespread 'Superbug' in Pigs Can Jump to Humans
A strain of the superbug MRSA has emerged in pigs that is highly resistant to antibiotics and is a growing cause of human infections.
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Tuesday, 28 June 2022
Your Daughter’s First Period: How to Help Her Be Ready
Your daughter’s first period can be a confusing time for her -- and for you. Here’s how you can make sure you’re both ready.
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Nearly 3 in 10 Americans Have Insomnia: Survey
Hours go by with you tossing and turning, with no hope of escape into comfy, restful sleep. Or worse, you’re exhausted with no chance of dozing off before the dreaded morning alarm. If this isn’t you, it may be someone very close to you, suggest the results of a new survey.
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FDA Panel to Weigh Improved Booster Shots From Moderna, Pfizer
Because the virus mutates so quickly, the FDA may approve the new vaccine formulations as COVID cases are expected to surge again this winter.
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Bionic Fish May One Day Gobble Up Ocean Microplastics
Scientists create a robotic fish that can swallow microplastics pollution out of the water.
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Fight Over Roe Is Over, But Other Fights Just Getting Started
Federal and state officials spoke out quickly about what protections are still in place for access to abortion, and some governors have taken new actions to expand that protection.
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How Do You Get Health Care in Prison?
People in jails and prisons are entitled to health care, but it’s not always easy to access.
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When Abortion Pills Were Banned in Brazil, Women Turned to Drug Traffickers
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Monday, 27 June 2022
Fit Kids More Likely to Stay Mentally Sharp with Age: Study
Exercise is crucial not just for a healthy body but for a healthy brain – and we may need to start as far back as early childhood, Australian researchers say.
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Nearly 3 in 10 Americans Have Insomnia: Survey
Hours go by with you tossing and turning, with no hope of escape into comfy, restful sleep. Or worse, you’re exhausted with no chance of dozing off before the dreaded morning alarm. If this isn’t you, it may be someone very close to you, suggest the results of a new survey.
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HIV Testing Plummeted During Pandemic
New government data shows testing for HIV suffered a sharp setback during the first year of the pandemic.
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Sunday, 26 June 2022
Abortion Pills Take the Spotlight as States Impose Abortion Bans
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Friday, 24 June 2022
What’s Next for Juul and E-Cigarettes?
By BY MATT RICHTEL, LAUREN HIRSCH AND ANDREW JACOBS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/N6sg7lY
Seniors With Prediabetes: Eat Better, Get Moving, but Don't Fret Over Diabetes
About half of adults 65 and older have above-normal blood sugar levels that put them in the prediabetes category. Although that is a signal to improve your eating habits and get more exercise, researchers say only a small percentage of the group will develop diabetes.
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CDC Panel Backs Moderna Vaccine for Those Aged 6-17
An expert panel from the CDC voted unanimously to recommend the Moderna COVID vaccine be approved for kids between the ages of 6 and 17.
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Roe v. Wade Overturned, Ending 50 Years of Abortion Protections
Abortion will likely soon be banned in more than two dozen states.
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Thursday, 23 June 2022
Learn to Navigate Like a Bat in 10 Weeks
Research shows humans can develop a bat-like ‘sixth sense’ with training.
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Advisers to the C.D.C. recommend Moderna’s vaccine for children and teens aged 6 through 17.
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The Trouble with Binge Drinking Over Age 30
Research shows more adults are binge drinking – and suffering the consequences.
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When You’re a Lot Older or Younger Than Your Partner
Age differences of 10 years or more may spur couples to treasure each other’s life experience.
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Learn to Navigate Like a Bat in 10 Weeks
Research shows humans can develop a bat-like ‘sixth sense’ with training.
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F.D.A. Orders Juul to Stop Selling E-Cigarettes
By BY MATT RICHTEL AND ANDREW JACOBS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/01POwyA
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
When Autism Is Diagnosed in Adults
Can you get diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as an adult? Find out what that is like.
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Moderna Asks FDA to Authorize Variant-Specific COVID Vaccine
The vaccine maker released data on its combination vaccine in development designed to protect against Omicron coronavirus strains.
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Shooting Survivors Turned Activists: 'We Were the Lucky Ones'
This year, through mid-June, at least 278 mass shootings have occurred in the United States, according to the Gun Violence Archive. And as families of the victims grieve, legions of survivors who have witnessed the carnage firsthand also struggle to heal from the trauma.
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Do I Have Alzheimer’s Disease? Just One Brain Scan May Tell
The tool could also tell the difference between early and late-stage dementia in 79% of cases.
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Light in Your Bedroom Is No Good for Your Health
A new study suggests keeping your bedroom dark may also significantly lower your odds of developing three major health problems.
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Britain Declares National Incident After Poliovirus Found in London
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI AND EUAN WARD from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Mvt9Q6n
Rats Blamed for Spreading Disease More Than They Do
Accused of transmitting viruses to humans, rats do not appear to be as culpable of spreading infectious diseases, researchers report.
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Tuesday, 21 June 2022
The C.D.C. recommends vaccinations of young children.
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Is One COVID Vaccine for Kids Preferred Over the Other?
Shots are going in arms this week after the CDC endorsed vaccines for ages 6 months to 5 years. Now parents are facing choices.
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‘Patient Influencers’ Partnering With Drug, Medical Companies
Social media “patient influencers” are becoming a popular method of direct-to-consumer advertising for pharmaceutical and medical companies. Is that a good thing?
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Easing Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors’ Side Effects for Breast Cancer Treatment
Hormone therapy for breast cancer – such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors – can help prevent the cancer from coming back. If you have side effects, these things may help.
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Breast Cancer Pathology Report: What It Means
When you find out that you have breast cancer, your pathology report is an important part of your medical record. Get to know what it means.
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How Your Income Affects Your Health
How healthy you are and how long you live depend a lot on how much you can afford to pay for health care.
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Monday, 20 June 2022
Tongue, Lip Piercings May Harm Teeth and Gums
A new study found that many people with oral piercings had deep pockets and gaps around their teeth, and receding and bleeding gums.
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Products to Remove Moles, Skin Tags Can Be Harmful
Dermatologists and the FDA warn about dangers of using unregulated do-it-yourself products to remove moles, skin tags and another type of growth known as seborrheic keratoses.
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Two-Thirds of Working Parents Are Burned Out, New Study Suggests
It’s not just kids and health care workers: Working parents, too, are increasingly burned out.
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What’s the Best Time of Day to Exercise? It Depends on Your Goals
Exercise anytime is good, but more and more research shows the right timing can make it even better.
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