COVID Vaccines Rarely Lead to Serious Problems in Ages 5-11, CDC Says
The CDC released two studies on Thursday that showed vaccine safety for ages 5-11 and emphasized the importance of vaccinating
Read moreFDA Expected to Allow Pfizer Booster Shots for Ages 12-15
The FDA is expected to broaden eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on Monday, allowing ages 12-15 to get third
Read moreDiabetes Care Often Fails Rural, Minority Patients
Study of three states shows wide gaps in care at the primary care level for patients outside of cities and
Read moreNurses Take to Twitter to Oppose Changes in COVID Guidelines
National and state nursing organizations, along with others, condemn CDC guidelines lowering isolation after positive COVID test and not requiring
Read moreCOVID-Positive or Exposed? What to Do Next
New guidance issued by the CDC shortens the recommended isolation and quarantine period for the general population. Two infectious disease
Read moreGene Therapies Could Treat Rare Diseases — but Cost Millions
A biotechnology and policy expert shines a light on the looming gene therapies soon to hit the market, and the
Read moreCoronavirus Can Spread to Heart, Brain Days After Infection
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can spread to the heart and brain within days of infection and can survive for
Read moreOmega-3 Supplement Improves Sleep, Mood in Breast Cancer Patients
Although the sample size was small, this study showed that 4 weeks of omega-3 supplementation improved sleep quality in patients
Read moreHealthy Lifestyle Tied to Less CVD, Diabetes, Even With Cancer
Eating well, exercising regularly, and not smoking may keep both cancer and cardiometabolic disease at bay, and still be effective
Read moreCDC Cuts Isolation Time for COVID-Affected Americans to 5 Days
US health authorities on Monday shortened the recommended time for isolation for asymptomatic Americans with COVID-19 to 5 days from
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