Coronavirus variant first identified in UK appears to be more deadly, study suggests
The coronavirus variant B.1.1.7, which was first identified in the United Kingdom, is associated with an estimated 64% higher risk of dying from…
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How pandemic unfolds from here depends on how Americans act in critical weeks ahead, CDC director warns
Nearly one in 10 Americans — more than 32 million people — are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to data from the Centers…
Continue Reading What can fully vaccinated people do? Dr. Leana Wen says some CDC advice too cautious
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued long-awaited guidance on what fully vaccinated people can safely do, and with it, an…
Continue Reading The slow road back to normal starts with a first step
It’s hard to believe that the one-year anniversary of the declaration of a pandemic is this week. It has been a long, brutal year that has felt…
Continue Reading Here’s what you need to know before going to your annual wellness exam
When the pandemic swept across the globe a year ago, people’s health suddenly became a whole lot more important. CNN Chief Medical…
Continue Reading 5 benefits of apple cider vinegar (and a few duds), according to experts
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular natural health products around, with claims that it can do almost anything, including sanitizing…
Continue Reading What can fully vaccinated people do? Dr. Leana Wen’s advice
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued long-awaited guidance on what fully vaccinated people can safely do, and with it, an…
Continue Reading What the next CDC guidelines for the fully vaccinated could look like
Some celebrated when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with its long-awaited guidelines for the fully vaccinated Monday.…
Continue Reading A safer time might be just months away. But don’t abandon Covid-19 safety measures yet, experts say
Coronavirus cases in the US are dipping and the number of daily vaccinations is rising. But public health experts are pressing two key concepts they…
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I’ve worked as a doctor in eight states fighting Covid-19. What keeps us going?
I’m tired, you’re tired, we’re all tired — I know. I feel it in my bones. I have been in 8 states caring for thousands of…
Continue Reading Meet the artist who painted over 150 portraits of the pandemic’s first responders
For Jayashree Krishnan, who has painted more than 150 portraits of first responders across the globe since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
Continue Reading US task force recommends lung cancer screening start earlier, include people with shorter histories of smoking
Annual lung cancer screening should include people as young as 50 and with shorter smoking histories, according to a new recommendation from an…
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CDC guidelines for post-vaccination
Americans hoping covid vaccinations would be a ticket to a more normal life, got some encouraging news today from government…
Continue Reading Bodybuilding steroids linked to long-term testicular damage, study finds
Men who use anabolic steroids to build muscle for that “perfect bod” may be harming their testicular function for years after they stop…
Continue Reading US lawmakers want more research on coronavirus pandemic’s mental health toll
US lawmakers are calling for research into the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on mental health. Democratic senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota…
Continue Reading A safer future is just months away. But Americans shouldn’t give up on Covid-19 safety measures yet, former CDC director says
A safer future is just a few months away, but it’s crucial that Americans keep practicing Covid-19 safety precautions and heeding health…
Continue Reading Prince Harry opens up: A role model for emotional availability in men and boys
As millions watched Oprah Winfrey’s bombshell of an interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Sunday night, one of the most…
Continue Reading March and April are critical months in stopping another Covid-19 surge, CDC director says
The next two months could determine whether the US will experience another surge in coronavirus cases, according to the director of the Centers for…
Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time is a week away — here’s how you can prepare now
In the fall, waking up to realize Daylight Saving Time ended overnight might feel great — especially when you get that extra hour of sleep. In the…
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The great news from the CDC
During my career I have worked with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national organizations to construct guidelines…
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