Covid-19 raises risks for expectant mothers and babies, study says
If you’re pregnant and infected with Covid-19, there is an increased risk of negative outcomes for both you and your baby, according to a new…
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Only 2 ‘breakthrough’ infections among hundreds of fully vaccinated people, new study finds
For fully vaccinated people, the risk of still getting Covid-19 — described as “breakthrough infections” — remains extremely…
Continue ReadingIt’s time to measure your waistline, according to new recommendations. Belly fat raises your risk for disease
Are you relatively skinny but growing a “beer belly?” Has your waistline recently disappeared into a straight line with your hips? Then…
Continue ReadingUS may soon reach a tipping point on Covid-19 vaccine demand. Here’s why that’s concerning
As US health officials race to get more Covid-19 shots into arms to control the virus, experts now warn the country will run into another challenge…
Continue ReadingFDA report details flaws at Emergent facility making Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that new production of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine remains paused at the…
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Now the CDC wants to shut down ‘hygiene theater’
Remember when we all thought we had to wash our vegetables to remove possible contamination from the novel coronavirus? A year ago, this was a hot…
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OSU researcher on team that developed monitor for non-invasive ventilation device
A team including an Oregon State University researcher has developed a medical monitoring device that could aid patients with COVID-19 and other…
Continue ReadingThese blood clot experts want you to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s why.
It was just about a year ago that doctors started noticing Covid-19 patients showing up in emergency rooms with strokes, and complained that blood…
Continue ReadingThe US is vaccinating millions of Americans daily. But here’s why Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are up
Experts say Covid-19 vaccinations in the US are continuing at an impressive pace, and now all Americans 16 and up can get a shot. But a leading…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to let VA prescribe medical marijuana to veterans
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Tuesday they have joined colleagues to reintroduce legislation to allow doctors at the U.S. Department…
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Poor sleep nearly doubles risk of sexual dysfunction in women, study says
Consistently getting a bad night’s sleep may lead to an unsatisfactory sex life for many older women, a new study finds. In fact, women who…
Continue ReadingSicknick death ruled ‘natural’ but experts say stress can set off strokes
Were the strokes that killed US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick after the January 6 insurrection really natural? Some neurologists don’t…
Continue Reading9 food ideas to help you sleep well
Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That’s right — there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night’s…
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CDC vaccine advisers will meet Friday to discuss the J&J vaccine. Here’s what could happen next
Vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meet Friday to make recommendations for use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19…
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OSU-led study: Efforts to curb opioid abuse may hinder end-of-life pain management
Policies designed to prevent the misuse of opioids may have the unintended side effect of limiting access to the pain-relieving drugs by terminally…
Continue ReadingAsk a Black therapist: 4 ways to support Black people’s mental health
“There is a difference between being informed and getting retraumatized.” That’s what clinical therapist Paul Bashea Williams tells…
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Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises
The risk of surface transmission of Covid-19 is low, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Far more important is airborne…
Continue ReadingHow to stay safe from more contagious coronavirus variants — Dr. Wen explains
A coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom is now the dominant variant in the United States. The B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is…
Continue ReadingSleeping less than 6 hours a night in midlife raises risk of dementia 30%, study finds
Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: We interrupt your yawns with an important announcement. If you’re trying to get by on about six hours…
Continue ReadingTo end this pandemic, ‘we’ve got to get everyone in our country vaccinated,’ US surgeon general says
All Americans age 16 and up can now get a Covid-19 vaccine. But the challenge is getting enough people to roll up their sleeves so we can finally…
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