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CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD defends the policy after the agency announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks for indoor and other activities.

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Could a change to your diet help your eczema? The experts at WebMD weigh in.

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When parents raise concerns about autism, pediatricians are more likely to respond with follow-up care.

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Asperger’s is considered outdated terminology. It is no longer viewed as a diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the “bible” used by mental health professionals to diagnose conditions.

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People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear masks or physically distance, regardless of location or size of the gathering, the CDC announced today.

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Coronavirus infection is already known to damage blood vessels, and vessels that supply blood to the penis appear to be no exception.

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A new study suggests the common treatment of “ear tubes” may not prevent future middle ear infections in all cases.

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New research shows that having HIV or AIDS increases a person’s risk of catching and dying from COVID-19.

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A recent survey of middle-aged adults and seniors finds feeling younger seems to create a protective force field against stress.

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A new study of middle-aged women finds taking the drugs for a year or longer may do little good.

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A new study looks at “pre-loss grief” for people whose family members had advanced cancer or dementia.

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A new study finds Neanderthals and ancient humans ate starchy foods as far back as 100,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.

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Throughout May and June, this batch of red-eyed creatures — deemed “Brood X” — will emerge by the billions after 17 years underground.

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A new study estimates airborne particles generated by food production kill nearly 16,000 Americans each year.

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A new study finds sleep problems cost America’s health care system nearly $95 billion a year and raise the cost of health care by 60%.

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A new study finds people tended to move closer to strangers when intoxicated.

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At events ranging from casual backyard barbecues to more formal parties, concerts, weddings, and other gatherings, vaccination may often be the ticket to admission.

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The new guidance emphasizes that it’s mainly transmitted through the air, not on surfaces.

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A first-of-its-kind study suggests that slow-growing breast cancers can be treated with a highly targeted tumor-freezing technique, eliminating the need for invasive surgery.

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This winter was one of the warmest on record, and lingering summer heat could add weeks of outdoor activity to animals that carry ticks, which thrive in hot, humid conditions.

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Nearly two-thirds of WebMD readers who answered the poll questions say doctors and other health care professionals should be required to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

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A new Gallup poll reveals many Americans remain in jobs they’d rather leave — simply because they don’t want to lose their health insurance.

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Researchers analyzed data on three types of cancer for which early screenings are most beneficial — breast, colon and prostate.

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An electronic record of your vaccination should be filed with your state by whoever gave you the jab, but holding on to your own paper record will likely prove useful.

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A new study suggests that prescription versions of fish oil may raise the risk of a common heart rhythm disorder.

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More than 200,000 doses of covid vaccine have gone to waste since December, KHN has learned. Two national pharmacy chains account for most of it.

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Many scientists and public health experts now believe that herd immunity cannot be reached in the foreseeable future.

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A new study warns getting a prescription for an opioid painkiller from your dentist could put you or your family at risk for an overdose.

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Health care in rural America has become ever more scarce during the coronavirus pandemic, with folks finding it increasingly difficult to find a doctor or get to a hospital.

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Certain blood types may increase a person’s risk of different health problems, a new study suggests.

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The action comes after public health groups petitioned and then sued the agency to force it to address menthol.

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If lifestyle changes don’t lower a patient’s slightly high blood pressure within six months, doctors should consider prescribing medication, a new American Heart Association scientific statement advises.

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Chronic pain from covid can linger for months after patients appear to recover from the disease.

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COVID-19 vaccines and CDC guidelines are letting us slowly return to a more normal lifestyle. Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, a return to “normal” prompts strong feelings.

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Good sleep might be the best prescription for sexual satisfaction among older women, a new study suggests.

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At least one child has been killed and others have been injured beneath the machines, as have some pets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The commission considers the product “a serious risk to children for abrasions, fractures and death.”

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Raising the legal age for buying tobacco is effective in cutting teen smoking rates, a new study shows.

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With vaccinations reaching more and more arms, families and friends are safely reuniting after a year or more apart. Most reunions are filled with the joy, but there’s also concern and anxiety, especially leading up to the events.

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A family in Florida has been accused of selling tens of thousands of bottles of bleach as a “miracle cure” for the coronavirus and other diseases.

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Using in-depth genetic analyses, a new investigation in the United Kingdom suggests that people can pass COVID-19 on to their cats.

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There was a “night and day difference” in the results from bimekizumab compared against two established psoriasis drugs.

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While it’s not clear who received the 1 billionth dose, or where it happened, the milestone alone is remarkable. Remarkable, but not sufficient.

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A $4 sunscreen from Walmart performed well enough to be recommended and termed a “Best Buy” in this year’s sunscreen ratings from Consumer Reports.

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Long-haul COVID-19 patients face many health threats — including a higher chance of dying — up to 6 months after they catch the virus, according to a massive study.

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An NBA study suggests that many who recover can return to contact with others without spreading the virus.

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Depression and other mental health issues during pregnancy can affect mother-infant bonding and the child’s health over time.

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Disrupted sleep may actually increase your odds of dying early from heart disease or any other cause, and women seem to be harder hit by these effects than men.

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Research conducted mainly with boys might not apply to girls, a new study suggests.

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If you’re in a public restroom, you may not want to hang around too long, because lots of airborne pathogens are hanging around, too.

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Psychiatrist Lorenzo Norris, MD, reflects on the guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd and whether this may finally signal the beginning of the end of systemic racism in America.

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More than 40% of Americans live with unhealthy air, according to the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report.

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Public health resources have shifted from one pandemic to the other, and experts fear steep declines in testing and diagnoses mean more people will contract HIV and die of AIDS.

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An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away — little or no opioids needed.

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People who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a significantly higher risk for stroke for years afterward, U.K. researchers say.

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A deadly chemical in paint strippers continues to kill workers despite its known dangers, a new study finds.

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A cutting-edge experimental drug cuts nearly in half the risk of death among patients with a rare but aggressive cancer of the eye.

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The Biden administration is considering requiring tobacco companies to lower the amount of nicotine in cigarettes.

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A new study found that breast cancer survivors who are overweight have a statistically significant increased risk of developing a second primary cancer – one not connected to their previous cancer.

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The researchers found that dogs will go so far as to show jealousy even when they can only imagine their owners are interacting with a potential rival.

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Research finds that these young patients often develop neurologic symptoms along with the respiratory issues they might face.

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The chances of developing one of these blood clots are about 1 in a million, based on the six reports out of 6.8 million doses given.

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There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits. This wider view of “normal” is a big part of something called neurodiversity.

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A new study offers more reassurance that mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 can safely breastfeed their babies.

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A new dietary analysis finds that no matter where people get their food, bad nutrition rules the day, with one key exception: schools.

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Universities have agreed to pay more than $1.6 billion to victims of sexual abuse at the hands of doctors and coaches. It’s a problem that needs answers, experts say.

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Certain blood pressure drugs can increase sensitivity to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.

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People can breathe easy knowing these species are for the most part harmless, scientists say.

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Researchers will look at the biological mechanism causing the reactions and whether there is a way to predict who is at most risk.

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The portable device mimics how the heart would act within the human body.

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Same-sex couples face fertility issues, financial challenges, and more when trying to conceive.

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Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is a nondrug treatment that can improve patients’ sleep.

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Some of the most common bacterial infections can now be treated with shorter courses of the drugs.

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Your blood type has nothing to do with your risk of contracting severe COVID-19, a new study concludes.

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Some people will be left out for a variety of reasons, which opens the door for discrimination. But authors of an opinion piece say arguments against the passports don’t support a ban on the idea.

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A new survey of 2,040 millennials (ages 23 to 39) found that 69% of respondents searched online for health and medical advice instead of going to the doctor, and a quarter of respondents trust Google to accurately diagnose their symptoms.

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21 universities across the United States are teaming up to answer this question through a project called Prevent COVID U.

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Only the two long-term biggest killers, heart disease and cancer, killed more Americans in 2020.

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Long-term organ damage appears to be common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients after they’ve recovered and been discharged, British researchers report.

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Now, a new study says some hospitalized COVID-19 patients have non-convulsive seizures that may increase their risk of death.

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Hospitalizations are down 62% for childhood respiratory illnesses, a study shows. Masking and social distancing are keeping a variety of viruses in check this flu season.

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New research found an association between eating even small amounts of processed meats, 150 grams (a little over 5 ounces) per week, and a higher risk of major heart disease and death.

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The nasopharyngeal swab — aka the Brain Tickler — is considered the gold standard for COVID tests. The problem is no two noses are exactly a like and different people will have different reactions.

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WebMD presents Taft Foley III with the 2021 Health Heroes Innovator award.

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Anthony Fauci, MD, receives WebMD’s Health Heroes 2021 Lifetime Achievement award.

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WebMD presents the CDC Foundation the Frontline Champions Health Heroes award on behalf of essential workers nationwide.

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A new study finds that severe gum disease may make an otherwise healthy person significantly more likely to develop high blood pressure.

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When people die some cells in their brains go on for hours, even getting more active and growing to gargantuan proportions, new research shows.

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Here’s a silver lining to having to strap a mask across your face when you go out in public: That mask may also help guard against severe spring allergies, an expert says.

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Several new studies found evidence of infection by coronavirus variants in mice as well as pet dogs and cats.

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Several states are opening COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults in the next week, with more states to follow throughout April.

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Millions of teens and young adults are part of a mental health crisis that was worsening before the pandemic but has only accelerated in the past year. Experts say the time for interventions is now.

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The unchecked spread of the more contagious coronavirus variants in Brazil appears to have created even more dangerous versions of the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Researchers think they’ve figured out why fiction can so strongly affect a person’s reality, thanks to a brain study using the fantasy TV show “Game of Thrones.”

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Heavy bleeding following birth can threaten the life of the mother, and doctors at times turn to a hysterectomy to end the bleeding. But a new study suggests a less invasive, underused procedure might be a better, less drastic option.

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After a sharp drop early in the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of routine breast and colon cancer screening soon returned to near-normal levels, a new study finds.

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Daily insulin jabs can be the bane of existence for people who live with type 2 diabetes, but an investigational once-weekly insulin shot may be a game changer for these folks.

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At least 137 grocery workers have died and more than 30,100 have been infected or exposed to the coronavirus in the past year, according to the union. In the past 2 months alone, there have been coronavirus outbreaks at grocery stores in Detroit, Los Angeles, Seattle, Houston, and other cities.

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A new study adds to mounting evidence that COVID patients have an added risk of stroke.

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At Eating Recovery Center, which offers treatment and services for people who have eating disorders, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs were switched to virtual when the pandemic began. But that didn’t sit well with people who were working on their recovery.

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Fewer than 1 in 10 people in Wuhan carried COVID-19 antibodies in their bloodstream four months after the coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese city that served as a harbinger of a global pandemic, a new study shows.