Monday, 28 June 2021

Huge Number of Hospital Workers Still Unvaccinated

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A new analysis by WebMD and Medscape shows that many health care workers in hospitals around the US remain unvaccinated against COVID, putting themselves, their patients, and their community at risk



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We Made a Map. It’s Probably Wrong

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Based on federal data, WebMD and Medscape made a map of the percentage of healthcare workers at hospitals around the U.S. who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID. Seems simple enough. It isn’t.



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Coming Soon: Pacemaker That Dissolves Away After Use

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Researchers are reporting early success with a temporary heart pacemaker that simply dissolves when it's no longer needed.



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Starchy Snacks, ‘Western-Style’ Lunches May Harm Heart Health

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Meal and snack patterns may increase or lower your risk for developing heart disease and dying from it, according to a new study.



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Rethinking Your Post-COVID Relationship With Booze

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COVID-19 prompted many Americans to start taking steps to eliminate alcohol entirely. If you’re among this group, science is definitely on your side



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