Your skin on stress: Pimples, wrinkles, dullness and more
Your skin on stress is not a pretty sight. Stress hormones such as cortisol can trigger breakouts, dull skin, accelerate aging and exasperate skin…
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A rise in adolescent hospitalization rates is a reminder that children can suffer from the virus too, expert says
A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among adolescents reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated and practicing prevention measures…
Continue ReadingCaught in a ‘pickle,’ tens of millions of Americans might not have had an adequate response to the Covid-19 vaccine
It was a beautiful March afternoon, and as June Tatelman walked her dog in her Boston neighborhood, she was flying high. Tatelman had recently…
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A rise in adolescent hospitalization rates highlights importance of Covid-19 vaccination, CDC study says
A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among adolescents reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated as well as practicing prevention…
Continue ReadingHow exercising can affect sleep
It was hard to get enough sleep before the coronavirus pandemic. Sleep problems actually “constitute a global epidemic that threatens health…
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Tired? Improve sleep by exercising, using these expert-backed tips
It was hard to get enough sleep before the coronavirus pandemic. Sleep problems actually “constitute a global epidemic that threatens health…
Continue ReadingCalifornians can soon go maskless at work — if every worker in a room is fully vaccinated, safety board says
California workers will no longer be required to wear face masks in the workplace, as long as all employees in a single room are fully vaccinated…
Continue ReadingStates that fall well below vaccinating 70% of adults are ‘sitting ducks’ for an outbreak, expert warns
The US is pushing to have 70% of adults get at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by July 4, but an expert said that number is important to reach…
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Covid-19 cases are falling, but experts say kids should still get a vaccine when they can. Here’s why
As a pediatric infectious disease specialist, Dr. Amy Edwards has fielded a lot of questions from worried parents during the pandemic. As case…
Continue ReadingBiden administration faces uphill battle to meet its July 4 vaccination goal
The United States faces an uphill battle to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of vaccinating 70% of adults with at least one dose of Covid-19…
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Trapped by your own thoughts? Here are 5 ways to free yourself
You stare at your bedroom ceiling, willing yourself to go to sleep. Thoughts race through your head, holding your mind hostage. Or you ruminate on…
Continue Reading 5 steps to free your mind from overthinking
You stare at your bedroom ceiling, willing yourself to go to sleep. Thoughts race through your head, holding your mind hostage. Or you ruminate on…
Continue ReadingAverage daily pace of newly administered Covid-19 vaccines falls below 1 million, CDC data shows
The seven-day average of newly administered doses of the Covid-19 vaccine has fallen below 1 million per day for the first time since January,…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says publicly released email about lab leak is being misconstrued
In an interview with CNN on Thursday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that an email he received last year from an executive at the US-based EcoHealth Alliance…
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Dr. Fauci says he’s cautiously optimistic US will be able to vaccinate children under 12 by Thanksgiving
Dr. Anthony Fauci is “cautiously optimistic” that children younger than 12 will be eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccine by Thanksgiving, he…
Continue ReadingIn one swing state, 2016 election was linked with increased risk of irregular heartbeat, study says
There’s little doubt the 2016 election was stressful. Now a team in North Carolina say they have evidence the tumultuous campaign may have…
Continue ReadingBenefits of avocados: 4 ways they are good for your health
Avocados have become an increasingly popular food in recent years, with people blending the creamy fruit in their smoothies or slicing it to layer on…
Continue Reading MERS Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about MERS, or Middle East respiratory syndrome. MERS is a viral respiratory illness brought on by Middle…
Continue ReadingGoing for your annual checkup? Dr. Wen explains what health issues to pay attention to
Many people have been putting off routine medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that many US adults are vaccinated and the rate of new…
Continue Reading Puppies are born ready to interact with people, study finds
What’s your favorite thing about puppies? Is it their cute yawns, wiggly bottoms or the sweet way they lick your nose? Or maybe it’s…
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