Another Covid-19 surge is avoidable, top health officials say. Here’s what could fuel or curb another spike
The US may face another Covid-19 surge soon — one that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief says “truly is…
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Conceivable that unvaccinated children could go to camp or playgrounds this summer, Fauci says
Children may not need to be vaccinated for Covid-19 for parents to send them to camps or playgrounds this summer, the nation’s top infectious…
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The hard lesson of Dr. Deborah Birx
Think back to March 2020. The novel coronavirus pandemic had just been declared a pandemic, and the federal response was already being botched. With…
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What kids are telling us about their pandemic lives
As more children get to head back to in-person school after a year of virtual learning, they bring with them the lessons learned from a year of…
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Birx shares her chilling conclusion as America arrives at a moment of introspection on the coronavirus
The US may finally be getting a handle on the coronavirus pandemic, but for so many Americans, it’s too late, and that disconnect is raising…
Continue ReadingStrengthen your heart like a pro athlete
When you think of professional athletes training, you might have an image of impossibly grueling workouts that the average person could never get…
Continue Reading Record Covid-19 vaccinations don’t mean it’s time to relax, officials say
Health officials are warning Americans not to relax in the fight against Covid-19, despite a record daily number of vaccine doses being administered…
Continue ReadingJust 2 states haven’t shared when they plan to start vaccinating everyone 16 and older
Only two states — Arkansas and New York — have yet to announce when they’ll open Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and…
Continue Reading Lessons from Bubbe for this pandemic Passover
Oy vey! It’s a pandemic Passover. The good news is you don’t have to sit next to Uncle Morty again this year and hear the same story…
Continue ReadingAs some states open Covid-19 vaccines to all, many others are still weeks away. Here’s a timeline.
The tweet came as a surprise. John McGee, 21, told CNN on Tuesday that he was mindlessly scrolling through Twitter last Monday when he saw…
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Autopsy of a pandemic: 6 doctors at the center of the US Covid-19 response
This past January, just a few days after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, six of the doctors responsible for the previous…
Continue Reading Virtual school can be damaging to children’s mental health, CDC study says
Virtual instruction may pose more risks to the mental health and wellness of children and parents than in-person learning, according to a study…
Continue Reading How to safely celebrate Passover and Easter this year: Dr Wen’s advice
Passover begins this Saturday, and Easter will soon be upon us. As more people are getting vaccinated, people are wondering what activities are safe.…
Continue ReadingThe CDC is tracking a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases. Its chief says spring breakers and eased restrictions concern her
Top US health officials say they’re encouraged by the accelerating Covid-19 vaccinations. But not enough Americans are fully vaccinated yet to…
Continue Reading US government stops distribution of Eli Lilly Covid-19 antibody treatment due to spread of coronavirus variants
The US government in coordination with Eli Lilly said it will no longer distribute the Covid-19 monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab for use on…
Continue ReadingWhen will kids and teens be vaccinated against Covid-19?
With more than 44 million people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States, many adults are hopeful that a more normal life is on the…
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Oregon Health Authority monitors 4 people for Ebola after their return from Africa
Oregon public health officials said Thursday they are monitoring four people who recently visited the West African countries of Guinea and Democratic…
Continue ReadingNew legislation would reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food
US lawmakers announced they will propose a new bill to limit the amount of heavy metals contained in baby food after a congressional investigation…
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‘One mistake after the other.’ How AstraZeneca went from pandemic hero to villain
After teaming up with Oxford University, AstraZeneca produced a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in just nine months, a huge achievement that will…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve gained weight during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Here’s what to do about it
Some people may have gained more than 1.5 pounds on average per month during Covid-19 shelter-in-place orders last March and April. Forty-five out of…
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