Tuesday 21 December 2021

FDA Approves First Injection Regimen for HIV Prevention

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Until now, two types of daily pills (Truvada and Descovy) were the only options for what's called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).



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Are Cortisone Injections Good or Bad for Arthritic Knees?

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A new study finds occasional cortisone shots don't appear to cause knees to deteriorate any faster than injections of hyaluronic acid.



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They Lost Three Daughters to Sickle Cell. Can They Save a Fourth?


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Monday 20 December 2021

Omicron in the U.S.: What to Know

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Experts answer questions about the Omicron coronavirus variant.



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Americans Turning to Trendy Diets to Shed Pandemic Pounds

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A new poll reveals nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults plan to change up their diet in 2022, either by eating less or cutting back on specific foods.



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