HEALTH

CDC: France, Portugal and 5 other places at ‘very high’ risk for Covid-19

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put five places in Europe — including one of the world’s biggest tourism...

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Covid-19 Vaccine Demand Strains CVS, Walgreens

The U.S. has plenty of Covid-19 vaccines but retail pharmacies are struggling to quickly administer them in some places. Vaccine seekers in...

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Moderna CEO: Current vaccines less effective against Omicron

Existing coronavirus vaccines are likely to be less effective against the emerging Omicron variant, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel predicted on Tuesday. “There...

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Federal judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for health care workers in 10 states

A judge blocked the federal government on Monday from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers in ten states. U.S. District Judge...

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8 Ways You’re Ruining Your Body, According to Science

8 Ways You’re Ruining Your Body, According to Science We’re all trying to do our best when it comes to staying healthy....

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Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to mental, behavioral health issues in kids

Women who use cannabis during their pregnancies could be putting their children at risk of developing mental health and behavioral problems early in...

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This is the optimal bedtime to stave off heart disease, researchers say

The time you go to bed may affect your risk for heart disease. In fact, researchers say, there is a heart health...

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Weight Watchers Just Changed Their Program Again—Here’s What You Need to Know

WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) just announced the rollout of PersonalPoints, their most individualized and customizable program yet. According to a...

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Screen time among teenagers during COVID more than doubled outside of virtual school, study finds

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans relied on technology to continue working, going to school, checking in with health care providers and connecting...