Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…
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Boosters provide the best protection against Omicron variant, CDC studies show, raising new questions about what it means to be fully vaccinated
CNN, KSAT, WJLA, WCBS, NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY, KPHO, CDC, WHITE HOUSE, PIDEMONT HEALTHCARE By John Bonifield and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Three large new…
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Oregon making progress on reducing tobacco use, Lung Assn. report says
The American Lung Association’s 20th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, released Thursday, reveals significant progress in the work to…
Continue ReadingHow worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in
CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the world. This spinoff from the original Omicron variant,…
Continue ReadingModerna begins next phase of Omicron-specific booster trial as study finds that antibodies remain durable despite 6-fold drop over 6 months
By Jen Christensen, CNN Moderna announced Wednesday that the first participant has been dosed in the company’s Phase 2 clinical trial of a…
Continue ReadingDespite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients
CNN By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…
Continue ReadingUS government fails when it comes to tobacco reduction, American Lung Association report says
By Carma Hassan, CNN The federal government gets “mostly failing grades on its efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco,” a new report from…
Continue ReadingDespite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients
By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…
Continue ReadingWater- and stain-resistant products contain toxic plastics, study says. Here’s what to do
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Many of the water-resistant and stain-proof home furnishings and apparel we purchase may contain toxic “forever”…
Continue Reading‘Shelfies,’ not selfies, provide personal insight and encourage bookshelf therapy
By David G. Allan, CNN Library Shelfie Day — proof that there is now a day of celebration for everything — is the fourth Wednesday of…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers
CNN, KGTV By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies…
Continue ReadingDuring Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with Covid-19…
Continue ReadingPfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine
By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…
Continue ReadingTV Peloton incidents undermine a basic reality about exercise, experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN First it was Mr. Big, the character from “Sex in the City,” dying in Carrie Bradshaw’s arms from a heart…
Continue ReadingSelf-care won’t save us from exhaustion. This other strategy might
By Jessica DuLong, CNN Whether it’s caring for kids, parents, coworkers or our community, many people feel utterly tapped out because of all…
Continue ReadingUS pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail
CNN, VIRGINIA TECH, DHS, POOL, AIP By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who…
Continue ReadingUS pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail
By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…
Continue ReadingStudy reveals impact 10 minutes of exercise can have on adults over 40
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Could you find 10 minutes in your day to increase your physical activity? It might be lifesaving, according to a new study.…
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