‘It just got canceled’: St. Charles elective surgery backlog still has patients waiting
Opal Larson was scheduled for a hip replacement at St. Charles Bend, back in March of last year. She’s still…
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With ‘alloparenting,’ parents and caregivers don’t have to go it alone, experts say
The Mommy Wars — the alleged battle between working moms and stay-at-home moms — rests on a number of fictions. One is the myth that…
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Children who eat more ultra-processed food gain weight more quickly, study suggests
Children who eat more ultra-processed food are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults, a new 17-year study of more than 9,000 British…
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Makeup may contain potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS, study finds
The “No PFAS in Cosmetics Act” is scheduled to be introduced in the US House and Senate on Tuesday, following the release of a new study…
Continue Reading With ‘alloparenting,’ moms and dads don’t have to go it alone, experts say
The Mommy Wars — the alleged battle between working moms and stay-at-home moms — rests on a number of fictions. One is the myth that…
Continue Reading Efforts to vaccinate the US may continue for years as Covid-19 variants circle the globe, expert says
Covid-19 infections may be on the decline, but the urgency to continue vaccinating the US population is far from over, one expert said. “We are…
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A new coronavirus variant is on the rise. Here’s why experts are concerned
The Delta variant is on its way to becoming the dominant strain of coronavirus in the US, raising concerns that outbreaks could hit unvaccinated…
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Organ transplant patients may benefit from third Covid-19 vaccine dose to boost antibodies, study suggests
A third dose of coronavirus vaccine could help boost antibody levels among some organ transplant recipients who have not had robust responses to the…
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CDC suspends import of dogs from countries with high rabies risk
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday it will suspend the import of dogs from more than 100 countries where rabies still…
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A dangerous coronavirus variant on the rise could cause outbreaks in states with low vaccination rates, expert says
The Delta variant is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant strain of coronavirus in the US, raising concerns that outbreaks could hit…
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Creating a stress-free divorce for your kid — or getting as close as you can
Mom said they were splitting up because Dad drank too much. Dad said Mom was having an emotional affair and was spending too much money. Mom said Dad…
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Novavax says Covid-19 vaccine shows 90.4% overall efficacy in US/Mexico Phase 3 trial
The American biotechnology company Novavax announced on Monday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate was found to have an overall efficacy of 90.4%…
Continue Reading Transgender children and their parents struggle to cope with restrictive laws
The attacks on kids who identify as transgender keep coming. Arkansas in early April became the first state to ban gender-affirming care including…
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A dangerous Covid-19 variant on the rise could cause outbreaks in US states with lower vaccination rates, expert says
The Delta variant is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant strain of Covid-19 in the US, raising concerns that outbreaks could hit vulnerable…
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Have suitcase, will travel! Americans take to the skies in almost pre-pandemic numbers as Covid-19 restrictions ease
As more Americans get vaccinated against Covid-19 and states and cities further ease pandemic restrictions, more people are flying for vacations,…
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Pediatric cardiologists explain myocarditis and why your teen should still get a Covid-19 vaccine
The news about a potential link between the Covid-19 vaccine and a cardiac ailment in young people may be striking fear in the hearts of some…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s Disease Fast Facts
Here is a look at Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that leads to loss of memory and other intellectual abilities. Facts…
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Less than half the adults in five US states have received their first Covid-19 vaccine dose
The US is reopening far and wide just in time for the summer, a sign that millions are ready to get their life back. But the loosening of…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccination rates still lag in key areas as US continues on path to reopening
The US is reopening far and wide just in time for the summer, a sign that millions are ready to get their life back. But the loosening of…
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Dangerous Covid variants could set back national progress against the pandemic, officials warn
With declining rates of Covid-19 infections and deaths across the US, more cities and states have lifted safety restrictions in anticipation of a…
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