Wednesday 27 October 2021

Many Blood Cancer Patients Get Little Protection From COVID Vaccine

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New research finds nearly 3 out of 5 blood cancer patients failed to mount an immune response against COVID after receiving a full two-dose course of the Pfizer vaccine.



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Answers to Questions About the COVID Booster Recommendations

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While the latest recommendations on boosters from federal regulators have cleared a path for people seeking one out, plenty of people are still looking for direction.



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Phthalates Found in Many Fast Foods

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A new study suggests fast food often has plastic-softening chemicals that could potentially lead to hormone disruption, infertility and learning disabilities.



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Demand for Doctors and Nurses Is Tricky to Predict

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Making sure the needed number of doctors and nurses available to care for people in communities is difficult, and a new report warns the latest estimates are off.



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Beware 'Pinkwashing' During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Many companies give back for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but consumers should make sure the money is going where it should.



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