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These People Lost Their Hearing After COVID Months Ago. They Still Haven’t Fully Recovered.

4 March 2023 at 08:16

There’s no definitive proof that COVID is causing hearing loss, but based on what researchers know about other viruses’ effects on the auditory system, it’s not an unreasonable connection to make.


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Norovirus, That Icky Stomach Bug, Is Back

3 March 2023 at 10:51

Norovirus cases are surging back in 2023. The bug seems to be making brutal rounds in the Northeast, but the CDC said cases are on the rise nationally.

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The FDA Is Considering A New Plan To Make COVID Vaccines A Lot More Like Your Annual Flu Shot

23 January 2023 at 17:24

In a decision that could come this week, the FDA is looking to step away from the confusing array of COVID shots and boosters that are currently recommended and create an easier-to-understand schedule.


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Weight Loss Drugs Aren’t A Quick Fix

12 January 2023 at 13:45

The popularity of drugs like Ozempic and a new pediatric recommendation that encourages fat teens to get weight-loss surgery show we still view fatness as a moral flaw that needs extreme intervention.


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How We Stopped Mpox This Year And What’s Next For The Disease Formerly Known As Monkeypox

20 December 2022 at 13:29

Mpox case numbers are low and trending lower. Here’s how science saved the day and where the White House and CDC are currently focusing their efforts to fight the outbreak.


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Masks May Be Necessary Again. Here’s Why.

16 December 2022 at 17:23

With SARS-CoV-2, RSV, flu, and other germs circulating, experts emphasize that masks do protect you β€” and it’s probably a good idea to start wearing them again in certain circumstances.


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This Woman’s β€œKiss Of Death” Shows Just How Serious Allergic Reactions Can Be

5 October 2022 at 10:31

Although it’s rare, kissing can elicit a serious allergic reaction in some people with food allergies.


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Katie Couric’s Cancer Diagnosis Sheds Light On Breast Density And Why It Matters For Mammograms

4 October 2022 at 09:07

Katie Couric was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year after a routine mammogram. Here’s how often you should get checked and what kind of screening you need, particularly if you have dense breasts.


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Flu Season Is Here And This Is Why You Should Take It Seriously

27 September 2022 at 13:29

Based on what’s happening in the Southern Hemisphere, experts are predicting that flu season may be especially bad this year.


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Breast Implants Can Cause Complications And, In Rare Cases, Cancer. Here’s What To Know.

23 September 2022 at 15:39

Breast implants don’t last a lifetime, and often have to be replaced or removed due to complications or, in very rare cases, cancer. We spoke to experts to better understand their risks.


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No, The Pandemic Isn’t Really Over. Here’s Why.

20 September 2022 at 17:48

β€œWhether or not the pandemic part of this is over is irrelevant. COVID is here to stay.”

Two Penn State fans are wearing masks and surrounded by fans not wearing masks in the stands during the Ball State Cardinals versus Penn State Nittany Lions game on September 11, 2021 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA.


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Here’s What May Be Happening Every Time You Get COVID

14 September 2022 at 11:22

β€œGetting hit with a baseball bat once is better than getting hit five times,” one expert said.

An illustration of a person holding an X-Ray frame in front of their torso. The organs have frowning faces. There is a coronavirus cell in the body with a mean face


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How To Choose Climate-Friendly Foods If You Care About The Environment

4 September 2022 at 10:31

It’s easier than you think to choose environmentally friendly foods at the grocery store. Here are some quick tips if you care about climate change, sustainability, and the environment.


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Monkeypox Has Been Linked To Serious Heart Inflammation In A 31-Year-Old Man

2 September 2022 at 14:07

A monkeypox patient in Portugal was hospitalized with heart inflammation, and this week a severely immunocompromised person diagnosed with monkeypox died in Texas. Here’s what we know so far about the worst risks of the virus.

A book-cloth-textured surface with a circular dye cut that reveals a red illustrated heart. The monkeypox virus, in blue, surrounds the heart on the surface. In the inner circle with the heart, the virus is red.


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Do You Really Need This New Omicron Booster? Here’s What Experts Say.

2 September 2022 at 10:46

Get ready to roll up your sleeves again: A new COVID booster that targets the latest variants is ready for your arm.

A bright green bandaid on a shoulder. There is a single orange line on the bandaid as if the bandaid is a Covid-19 test. There is a C for control and a T for test. The single line means that the test is negative.


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Life Expectancy Dropped In Every State And DC In 2020. Here’s What That Means.

23 August 2022 at 07:01

The declines in life expectancy we’re seeing are actually β€œhistorically unprecedented,” one expert said.


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TikTokers Say Energy Drinks Caused Their Heart Problems. We Asked Experts If That’s A Thing.

22 August 2022 at 10:00

TikTokers are going viral blaming energy drinks for heart problems. We asked experts about the possible health risks of these products.


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Here's What You Should Know About Monkeypox In Children

19 August 2022 at 17:25

Although there have been at least nine cases of monkeypox in kids in the US, public health officials say that they believe the chance of widespread infections in youngsters is remote, even with a new school year just around the corner.


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