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Woman Gets New Windpipe In Groundbreaking Transplant Surgery – NPR
Heart Disease Is Still A Killer. Here’s How To Reverse It – NPR
COVID-19 Patient Receives Lung Transplant From Living Donors – TIME
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky Unveils Agency Initiative to Address Racism in Health – TIME
I Missed My Second COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment. What Happens Now? – TIME
Is the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Working? We’re Not Sure Yet – TIME
Deaths Among America’s Homeless Are Soaring in the Pandemic. – TIME
Ageist Attacks Against President Biden Reinforce Outdated Stereotypes — and Hurt Younger People, Too – TIME
Inside Ibogaine, One of the Most Promising and Perilous Psychedelics for Addiction – TIME
Should We Keep Wearing Masks Even After the Pandemic Ends? – TIME
Here’s What Will Actually Convince People to Get Vaccinated – TIME
Should people vaccinated against coronavirus still get tested? – Fox News
Unusual treatment shows promise for kids with brain tumors – Fox News
Israel COVID-19 study finds South Africa variant able to ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine – Fox News
Chinese COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness ‘not high,’ government exploring options: officials – Fox News
Women, those under 40 more likely to have side effects to COVID vaccine, expert says – Fox News
‘Not the time’ to change COVID-19 vaccine allocation plan, White House says – Fox News
US suicides dropped amid coronavirus, defying pandemic expectations – Fox News
Coronavirus survivors might experience more intense COVID-19 vaccine side effects, experts say – Fox News
1 in 4 US adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data shows – Fox News
1 in 10 coronavirus survivors deal with lingering symptoms months after mild illness, study finds – Fox News
These viruses are the most likely to trigger the next pandemic, scientists predict – Fox News
Coronavirus takes toll on progress made in fight against addiction – Fox News
COVID-19 vaccination site shuts down after adverse reactions to Johnson & Johnson shot, report says – Fox News
One in three coronavirus survivors face psychiatric diagnoses within 6 months: study – Fox News
Breastfeeding moms who get COVID-19 vaccine pass protection onto baby, study finds – Fox News
What is a COVID vaccine passport and how would it work? – Fox News
Don’t skip second COVID-19 vaccine dose, warn experts – Fox News
CDC: There’s 1-in-10,000 chance of getting COVID from surfaces – Fox News
Nearly 40,000 kids lost a parent to COVID-19, study suggests – Fox News
WHO against coronavirus vaccine passports for the time being, spokesperson says – Fox News
Trust in CDC during coronavirus pandemic saw declines, survey suggests – Fox News
Coronavirus vaccine passports won’t be mandated by federal government, Fauci says – Fox News
Why can chronic stress result in hair loss? New research provides clues – Fox News
US averaging 3.1M COVID-19 vaccines per day, younger demographics seeing spikes in cases – Fox News
Fauci weighs in on COVID-19 vaccine safety in pregnant women – Fox News
Coronavirus masks containing graphene should not be sold, Canadian health authorities say – Fox News
US may not need AstraZeneca’s vaccine, Fauci says – Fox News
FDA updates Moderan COVID-19 vaccine EUA in bid to speed rollout – Fox News
UK coronavirus variant likely circulated in US for months, researchers say – Fox News
Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m vaccinated? – Fox News
Stillbirths, maternal deaths up by one-third amid pandemic: study – Fox News
Early trials for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine against South African variant begin, NIH says – Fox News
Fauci says we can’t end mitigation measures now even with impressive vaccine rollout – CNN
B.1.1.7 variant more transmissible but does not increase disease severity, two new studies suggest – CNN
CDC studies find racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19 hospitalizations, ER visits – CNN
As vaccinations keep rising, so do Covid-19 hospitalizations among those who aren’t vaccinated – CNN
When should you get the vaccine if you have had Covid-19? Dr. Wen explains – CNN
Half of US adults expected to have at least 1 vaccine dose by next week – CNN
For many sufferers of long Covid, proving they are sick is a big part of the battle – CNN
How to speak to someone who’s hesitant to get vaccinated – CNN
Wearing masks could save at least 14,000 people from Covid-19 deaths by August, model predicts – CNN
Your guide to avoiding Covid-19 at church and other religious services – CNN
How to help siblings get along better – CNN
Make your gym workout less risky during the pandemic – CNN
Losing a long-term spouse can be deadly – CNN
Fauci says new Covid-19 cases are at a disturbing level as the US is primed for a surge – CNN
A year of trauma: More than 3,600 US health workers died in Covid’s first 12 months – CNN
Youth sports and other extracurriculars are spreading Covid-19, health officials say – CNN
In the race to vaccinate against Covid-19, willing adults in some states may be waiting all year – CNN
Can your unvaccinated children visit family indoors? What you should know – CNN
A third of Covid-19 survivors suffer ‘brain disease,’ study shows – CNN
Would a delayed second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine end the pandemic sooner? – CNN
Why young people are not safe from Covid-19 – Dr. Wen explains – CNN
Black adults report bias in health care at higher rates than White and Latino people, study finds – CNN
Everything old is new again. Repurposing drugs to treat Covid-19 – CNN
How to talk about alcohol and drugs with kids of all ages – CNN
What scattered vaccination records mean for Covid-19 immunity ‘passports’ – CNN
Your guide to avoiding Covid-19 when visiting family – CNN
5 things the pandemic has revealed about well-being – CNN
Salmonella infections in 8 states could be tied to wild songbirds, CDC says – CNN
Extreme policies, average statistics raise questions around Florida’s Covid-19 data – CNN
Post-Covid PTSD: the storm after the storm – CNN
Covid-19 variants are putting younger Canadians in ICU – CNN
How Major League Baseball is tracking Covid-19 variants – CNN
3 behavioral psychology tips for weight loss – CNN
Win at virtual dating with body language tips from a former FBI agent – CNN
Stress can be good for you, and here’s why – CNN
Stalled at first jab: COVID-19 vaccine shortages hit poor countries – Los Angeles Times
Tweaked COVID vaccines in testing aim to fend off variants – Los Angeles Times
Are herd immunity and the California coronavirus variant preventing a West Coast spring surge? – Los Angeles Times
One shot of vaccine may be enough for COVID-19 survivors, studies suggest – Los Angeles Times
California’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 60,000 even as conditions improve – Los Angeles Times
Psychiatric and neurological problems are common in COVID-19’s wake, study finds – Los Angeles Times
COVID-19 vaccines work well against California variant, scientists say – Los Angeles Times
White House rejects U.S. vaccine passports, skirting uproar – Los Angeles Times
U.K. agency won’t give AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to those under 30 – Los Angeles Times
California could actually reopen fully by June 15. Here’s what has to happen – Los Angeles Times
EU says possible link between AstraZeneca shot and rare clots, but benefits outweigh risks – Los Angeles Times
Far fewer California seniors are getting vaccinated in ‘red’ counties than urban areas – Los Angeles Times
Just 5 states account for nearly half of all new U.S. coronavirus infections – Los Angeles Times
Most kids with serious inflammatory illness had mild COVID-19 – Los Angeles Times
Bay Area COVID-19 variants could outpace vaccine distribution, health director warns – Los Angeles Times
Hospital workers despair as France’s coronavirus strategy flails – Los Angeles Times
Company producing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine had history of violations – Los Angeles Times
DeSantis sues CDC to get cruises restarted. Experts call it a ‘political stunt’ – Miami Herald
CDC says passengers could be boarding cruise ships in US ports as soon as July – Miami Herald
Norwegian Cruise Line will require COVID-19 vaccine in bid to get cruises restarted – Miami Herald
Cruise lines want to restart. The CDC has just issued details on how they can do it. – Miami Herald
More male sex enhancement supplements are recalled because of unlisted ingredients – Miami Herald
Protein powder, cookie recalled for a potential ‘serious or life-threatening’ problem – Miami Herald
Having your eyes done normally does not leave scarring like a tummy tuck – Miami Herald
Ankle injuries from basketball may require surgery or casts and extensive rehab to heal – Miami Herald
Some COVID viruses share a concerning mutation. Now it’s cropping up in South Florida – Miami Herald
Sex pills recalled for having ingredients that could cause unintended consequences – Miami Herald
After traveling hundreds of miles for the first COVID-19 shot, can you get the second dose closer to home? Vaccine providers are divided. – Chicago Tribune
COVID-19 vaccinations are accelerating, forcing CEOs to plot a return to the office sooner than expected. ‘Yes, you can ask for proof.’ – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Teachers Union prepares for possible walkout Wednesday over reopening plans; high school staffs would refuse to work in person – Chicago Tribune
With vaccine authorization for young kids still months away, what should families who are partially vaccinated do? – Chicago Tribune
COVID-19 cases are up in more vaccinated parts of Chicago. One possible reason: People are dropping their guard. – Chicago Tribune
Stay-at-home order issued at University of Chicago as COVID-19 spikes; school eyes link to fraternity parties, cancels in-person classes – Chicago Tribune
The rush is now on to vaccinate Illinois college students before they leave campus for summer break. But will the shots be required for them to come back? – Chicago Tribune
Public health official says Cook County ‘will not hesitate to impose further COVID-19 restrictions if suburban case numbers don’t improve – Chicago Tribune
Daily COVID-19 cases, positivity rate in Illinois reach levels not seen since late January – Chicago Tribune
Teachers union wants to delay high school reopening, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot counters there’s ‘no basis’ for waiting despite rise in city COVID-19 cases – Chicago Tribune
Why are COVID-19 numbers heading up again? It could be that the public is following ‘recipe for a surge.’ – Chicago Tribune
How Long Do Covid-19 Vaccines Provide Immunity? – The Wall Street Journal
How Fitbit, Whoop and Other Gadgets Are Measuring Brain Activity, Glucose and Sleep – The Wall Street Journal
Regeneron Drug Stops Symptomatic Covid-19 in Study – The Wall Street Journal
J&J Covid Vaccine Deliveries to Drop Sharply Next Week – The Wall Street Journal
AstraZeneca Vaccine Restrictions Pile Up, Complicating Shot Rollouts – The Wall Street Journal
Can the AstraZeneca Vaccine Cause Blood Clots? What You Need to Know – The Wall Street Journal
Startup Behind AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Plans to File Publicy for U.S. IPO Within Days – The Wall Street Journal
Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine Production Pace to Increase at Catalent – The Wall Street Journal
Oxford Pauses Dosing in AstraZeneca Vaccine Trial in Children, Teenagers – The Wall Street Journal
Covid-19 Vaccine Developed by U.S. Army Begins Human Testing – The Wall Street Journal
J&J’S Covid-19 Vaccine: How Effective Is the One-Dose Shot and What Else You Need to Know – The Wall Street Journal
New Long Covid Treatments Borrow From Brain Rehab Tactics – The Wall Street Journal
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Emerges as Preferred Shot for Homeless – The Wall Street Journal
Experimental Immunoglobulin Covid-19 Therapies Fail Testing – The Wall Street Journal
J&J Starts Testing Covid-19 Vaccine in Adolescents – The Wall Street Journal
Moderna to Fill Covid-19 Vaccine Vials With More Doses – The Wall Street Journal
FDA Probes Cause of Failed Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine Batch – The Wall Street Journal
Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine Is Still Highly Effective Six Months After Second Dose – The Wall Street Journal
FDA Authorizes First Covid-19 Tests for Repeat, at-Home Screening – The Wall Street Journal
J&J Says Covid-19 Vaccine Ingredient Batch Didn’t Meet Quality Standards – The Wall Street Journal
Parents, Stop Talking About the ‘Lost Year’ – The New York Times
To Speed Vaccination, Some Call for Delaying Second Shots – The New York Times
Why Mississippi Has Few Takers for 73,000 Covid Shots – The New York Times
At Last, Aid for Senior Nutrition That Offers More Than Crumbs – The New York Times
Has the Era of Overzealous Cleaning Finally Come to an End? – The New York Times
Excessive Drinking Rose During the Pandemic. Here Are Ways to Cut Back. – The New York Times
Surging Virus Has Michigan’s Democratic Governor at Loggerheads With Biden – The New York Times
Graduation ceremonies will be allowed in New York this spring, with restrictions. – The New York Times
The U.S. is nearing universal Covid-19 vaccine eligibility for adults. – The New York Times
Don’t Mistake Silent Endurance for Resilience – The New York Times
Don’t Take Your Head Out of the Clouds! – The New York Times
Review Your Social Media Etiquette – The New York Times
Blood Clots Linked to AstraZeneca Vaccine Stem From Rare Antibody Reaction – The New York Times
Vaccine Passports: What Are They, and Who Might Need One? – The New York Times
Vaccinated Mothers Are Trying to Give Babies Antibodies via Breast Milk – The New York Times
Online Scammers Have a New Offer for You: Vaccine Cards – The New York Times
Masks Off, Mahi Mahi On. Restaurant Workers Are in a Race for Vaccines – The New York Times
With Virus Origins Still Obscure, W.H.O. and Critics Look to Next Steps – The New York Times
‘There Was Nothing Anybody Could Do for These Patients.’ Now There Is. – The New York Times
Breast Cancer Centers Urge Early, Annual Scans, Countering U.S. Guidelines – The New York Times
Researchers Are Hatching a Low-Cost Coronavirus Vaccine – The New York Times
Virus Variants Threaten to Draw Out the Pandemic, Scientists Say – The New York Times
How to Nudge People Into Getting Tested for the Coronavirus – The New York Times
Top Official Warned That Covid Vaccine Plant Had to Be ‘Monitored Closely’ – The New York Times
When Patients Choose to End Their Lives – The New York Times
When an Estranged Relative Dies, Some Face Grief, Regret and Relief – The New York Times
Is the Second Dose Bad? If I Feel OK, Is It Working? Can I Take Tylenol? – The New York Times
C.D.C Says U.K. Variant Is Now Most Common in the U.S. – The New York Times
Most U.S. infections are now caused by a contagious new virus variant, the C.D.C says – The New York Times
Is ‘Femtech’ the Next Big Things in Health Care? – The New York Times
A Novel Effort to See How Poverty Affects Young Brains – The New York Times
Biden Moves Up Vaccine Eligibility Deadline for All Adults to April 19 – The New York Times
The Rising Politicization of Covid Vaccines – The New York Times
Likely Legal, ‘Vaccine Passports’ Emerge as the Next Coronavirus Divide – The New York Times
U.S. Bet Big on Covid Vaccine Manufacturer Even as Problems Mounted – The New York Times
White Evangelical Resistance Is Obstacle in Vaccination Effort – The New York Times
Salmonella Outbreak Is Linked to Wild Birds and Feeders, C.D.C. Says – The New York Times
Driving Less? Make Sure Your Car Hasn’t Deteriorated During Lockdown – The New York Times
U.S. Taps Johnson & Johnson to Run Troubled Vaccine Plant – The New York Times
The Latest Issue in Divorces: Who Gets the Embryos? – The New York Times
‘It Takes Time’: I.C.U. Workers Help Their Former Covid Patients Mend – The New York Times
Virus Surge in Michigan Is a ‘Gut Punch’ to Hopes of Pandemic’s End – The New York Times
Can Vaccinated People Spread the Virus? We Don’t Know, Scientists Say. – The New York Times
Science Plays the Long Game. But People Have Mental Health Issues Now. – The New York Times
Billions in New Obamacare Subsidies Are Now Available on Healthcare.gov – The New York Times
Can Wearing a Mask Reduce My Allergy Symptoms? – The New York Times
Baseball and Its Fans Are Back. Just Not Way, Way Back. – The New York Times
A decline in testing may be masking the spread of the virus in some states. – The New York Times
Biden Faces ‘a Very Precarious Point’ in the Coronavirus Response – The New York Times
Doctors Accuse UnitedHealthcare of Stifling Competition – The New York Times
As Nation Speeds to Vaccinate All, Maryland’s Path Shows Challenges Ahead – The New York Times
How to Spot Depression in Young Children – The New York Times
New Mexico Is Set to Legalize Recreational Marijuana – The New York Times
Enter the Age of the Vaccine Selfie – The New York Times
What the History of Pandemics Can Teach Us About Resilience – The New York Times
What You Need to Know About Your Vaccine Card – The New York Times
Here’s how the U.S. compares to other countries on the coronavirus pandemic – The Washington Post
Nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated. Many countries may not hit that target this year. – The Washington Post
Biden picks former New Jersey attorney general to lead DEA – The Washington Post
How to safely get an eye exam and buy glasses during the pandemic – The Washington Post
The Big Number: 14.1 million American 50 and older suffer osteoporosis – The Washington Post
A vaccine study in college students will help determine when it’s safe to take masks off – The Washington Post
Why covid arm and other post-vaccine rashes might actually be a ‘good thing’ – The Washington Post
Some mothers-to-be and doctors worry about exercise during pregnancy. But it’s really okay. – The Washington Post
Coronavirus vaccine technology is paving the way for a whole new approach to flu shots – The Washington Post
For immigrants, IDs prove to be a barrier to a dose of protection – The Washington Post
States have been slow to order allotted vaccine doses, spurring calls for new approach – The Washington Post
I’m vaccinated, but I’m really not ready to leave my pandemic cocoon – The Washington Post
In a change, patients can now read the clinical notes written by their physicians – The Washington Post
The complex, harrowing story of immigrants’ experiences with health care over the past 130 years – The Washington Post
Trump officials celebrated efforts to change CDC reports on coronavirus, emails show – The Washington Post
Rise of coronavirus variants will define the next phase of the pandemic in the U.S. – The Washington Post
Exfoliating isn’t necessary. But if you do it, follow the tips from these dermatologists. – The Washington Post
CDC ramps up scrutiny of rare post-vaccination ‘breakthrough infections’ – The Washington Post
Stress on the front lines of covid-19 – The Washington Post
Michigan is the new coronavirus hot spot. The U.K. variant is partly to blame. – The Washington Post
Fully vaccinated people are at low-risk from travel, CDC says – The Washington Post
Supporters tout anti-parasite drug as covid-19 treatment, but skeptics call it the ‘new hydroxychloroquine’ – The Washington Post
Vaccine conversations can be messy. Here’s how to talk about the shots. – The Washington Post
‘A moment of peril’: Biden sees infections climb on his watch – The Washington Post
Are youth sports an engine of B.1.1.7 outbreaks? – The Washington Post
Should health-care workers be required to get coronavirus shots? Companies grapple with mandates – The Washington Post
Are potatoes good or bad for you? – The Washington Post
The Big Number: For pregnant women, gestational hypertension increases risk of later-life heart disease – The Washington Post
Are we entering a ‘fourth wave’ of the pandemic? Experts disagree. – The Washington Post
How Wisconsin turned around its lagging vaccination program — and buoyed a Biden health pick – The Washington Post
How the able-bodied can do better with disabled neighbors like me – The Washington Post
Diane Rehm tackles ‘death with dignity’ again, this time in a new documentary – The Washington Post
A new treatment may halt cluster headaches. But some say psychedelic drugs are the real answer. – The Washington Post
As telehealth visits become more common, here are ways you can make the most of your consultation – The Washington Post
As coronavirus infections and vaccinations surge, hope collides with dread – The Washington Post
Fully vaccinated people are at low-risk from travel, CDC says – The Washington Post
Dreading post-pandemic crowds and social situations? Exposure therapy can help. – The Washington Post
Silk pillowcases may provide some hair and skin benefits, but they’re not miracle workers – The Washington Post
Pandemic habits: How to hang on to the good ones and get rid of the bad – The Washington Post
Some of America’s wealthiest hospital systems ended up even richer, thanks to federal bailouts – The Washington Post
Biden wants more seniors to get care at home instead of in a nursing facility – The Washington Post
A high-schooler wanted infection-detecting sutures to be more accessible. She used beets. – The Washington Post
‘We can do this’: Biden unveils pro-vaccine TV ads, network of grass-roots leaders to push shots – The Washington Post
Is it covid or just allergies? Your questions about symptoms and vaccines, answered. – The Washington Post