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Could Your Headache Be Dangerous? 5 Signs To Watch For – NPR
If Your Brain Feels Foggy And You’re Tired All The Time, You’re Not Alone – NPR
India’s COVID-19 Disaster May Be Turning Into an Even Bigger Global Crisis – TIME
A New Study Points to MDMA as a Powerful Treatment for PTSD – TIME
The U.S. Is Entering a New COVID-19 Vaccination Crisis – TIME
Suicide Among Black Girls Is a Mental Health Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight – TIME
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Have Come to the U.S. Will They Work? – TIME
The 3 Science-Backed Strategies That Can Help You Achieve Your Post-Pandemic Goals – TIME
The U.S. Birth Rate Dropped Last Year, But Don’t Blame It All on the Pandemic – TIME
From Free Beer to $100 Payments, States Are Incentivizing COVID-19 Vaccination. Will It Work? – TIME
Number of smokers soars to 1.1B worldwide, study says – Fox News
Nearly half of COVID-19 patients experience functional decline after hospital stay – Fox News
Dozens of sunscreens have cancer-causing chemical, lab claims – Fox News
Diabetes vaccine shows promise for some patients in early trial – Fox News
Unvaccinated kids aged 2 and up should keep wearing masks, pediatrics group says – Fox News
Plant-based dinners cut heart disease risk by 10%, study says – Fox News
FDA approves new prostate cancer imaging tool, company says – Fox News
FDA OKs monoclonal antibody COVID-19 therapy for mild-to-moderate illness – Fox News
Easy ‘thumb test’ may identify fatal heart condition, researchers suggest – Fox News
Mild coronavirus infection leaves behind lasting antibody protection, research suggests – Fox News
Decreased STI testing early in pandemic could lead to surge in new cases, researchers warn – Fox News
Low testosterone in men linked to more severe COVID-19 – Fox News
CDC reports 10K breakthrough COVID-19 cases amid 101M vaccinated people – Fox News
Pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults – Fox News
Pfizer COVID vaccine effective against India variant: Britain health body – Fox News
Coronavirus testing retains in-person classes, extracurriculars: CDC study – Fox News
Can I drink after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? – Fox News
Pennsylvania attorney general investigating massive coronavirus contact tracing data breach – Fox News
US coronavirus deaths hit lowest level in 10 months – Fox News
Coronavirus long haulers often face fatigue, neurologic symptoms months later: study – Fox News
Mediterranean diet could reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests – Fox News
CDC risk of coronavirus transmission outdoors greatly exaggerated, bombshell report finds – Fox News
AIDS virus used in gene therapy to fix ‘bubble baby’ disease – Fox News
Coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet in certain conditions, CDC warns – Fox News
European agency studying new COVID-19 treatment – Fox News
Moderna claims vaccine 96% effective in adolescents 12 to 17 – Fox News
CDC projects ‘sharp decline’ in coronavirus cases by July – Fox News
Support for IP waiver on COVID-19 vaccines gains momentum; snags remain – Fox News
Can COVID-19 vaccines affect periods? – Fox News
Coronavirus origin could be revealed within months if China released all data, WHO adviser says – Fox News
US birth rate falls to lowest point in more than a century – Fox News
Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine goal aims for 160M fully inoculated by July 4 – Fox News
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine study now includes kids, company says – Fox News
‘Herd immunity’ looking unlikely in US, report says – Fox News
Novel coronavirus really is seasonal, study suggests – Fox News
What we know so far about Covid-19 immunity — and what it means for vaccine boosters – CNN
Disparities in Covid-19 vaccination rates among US counties fall along digital and economic divide – CNN
Interest in vaccinations increased after CDC announced new mask guidance – CNN
Most severe effects of MIS-C in children typically resolve within six months, new research suggests – CNN
WHO’s new naming system for coronavirus variants uses Greek alphabet – CNN
Covid-19 infection leaves big medical bills for some survivors – CNN
Don’t just go back to ‘normal.’ Post-pandemic life can be much better than that – CNN
Taming the world’s leading killer: high blood pressure – CNN
Unvaccinated people are still at risk as the US celebrates Memorial Day weekend maskless – CNN
Memorial Day weekend is first maskless holiday in over a year for many Americans as mandates lift – CNN
It’s fatty. It’s a fruit. And it’s good for you. Really – CNN
Don’t make your kids ‘catch up’ this summer – CNN
This is how long it takes your body to fall out of shape when you stop exercising – CNN
CDC says it’s OK to get a Covid-19 vaccine alongside other vaccines – CNN
Long-awaited milestones could soon return as more young Americans get vaccinated, CDC director says – CNN
Risk of dying from Covid-19 40 times the risk of rare blood clot after receiving J&J vaccine – CNN
Mixing Covid-19 vaccines tied to more side effects, early UK data suggests – CNN
Prescription pills don’t equal better sleep in the long run for women, study suggests – CNN
The differences between elimination, eradication and herd immunity — and what it means for Covid-19 – CNN
How processed food drive diet-related diseases – CNN
Vietnam finds new coronavirus variant, hybrid of ones found in India and U.K. – Los Angeles Times
U.S. eyeing vaccine ‘passports’ for travel abroad, says DHS head – Los Angeles Times
Have half the world’s COVID-19 deaths gone uncounted? Here’s why some experts think so – Los Angeles Times
Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines appear safe and effective, study says – Los Angeles Times
COVID-19 pandemic has fueled surge in eating disorders – Los Angeles Times
‘Breakthrough’ infections are rare, and just 2% result in COVID-19 deaths, CDC says – Los Angeles Times
COVID testing’s value shrinks as vaccines beat back virus – Los Angeles Times
Congress provided $28 billion to save restaurants. It’s running out – Los Angeles Times
L.A. won’t immediately follow CDC’s relaxed mask rules – Los Angeles Times
Did the coronavirus escape from a lab? The idea deserves a second look, scientists say – Los Angeles Times
Most kids with coronavirus infections lack typical symptoms of COVID-19, study says – Los Angeles Times
Scientists race to study coronavirus variant in India as cases explode – Los Angeles Times
Panel suggests WHO should have more power to stop pandemics – Los Angeles Times
Doctors fear COVID-19 vaccines are messing with mammograms – Los Angeles Times
WHO chief authorizes emergency use of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine – Los Angeles Times
My hands show my age. What kind of treatments are there to make them look younger? – Miami Herald
Lung cancer kills lots of people. New screenings will try to lower those numbers – Miami Herald
While skin cancer rates among Blacks are low, deaths are higher than whites for melanoma – Miami Herald
New technology leads to more accurate prostate cancer diagnosis and treatments – Miami Herald
Blacks are underrepresented in cancer clinical trials. How Sylvester is changing that – Miami Herald
Hispanics have much higher death rates in certain cancers. A study is trying to change that – Miami Herald
Here are the five warning signs you have to watch for with this deadly skin cancer – Miami Herald
If you are overweight, you will want to eat this food to help lower inflammation – Miami Herald
Recalled coffee contains an illegal drug and a drug with a suicidal-thoughts warning – Miami Herald
That pain in the back of your thigh as you run could mean an inflamed sciatic nerve – Miami Herald
Feds say UM hid inflated charges from patients in $22 million settlement over Medicare fraud – Miami Herald
Younger patients causing Florida to have among the highest COVID hospital rates in country – Miami Herald
CDC issues instructions for test cruises with volunteer passengers, and the real thing – Miami Herald
Businesses can make their own mask rules in South Florida. What to expect at the store – Miami Herald
A weight loss drug with an illegal ingredient that can cause heart attacks got recalled – Miami Herald
Breast cancer vaccine would be a ‘game-changer.’ Clinical trials are happening in Miami – Miami Herald
Want younger-looking skin? Follow this one tip from a Miami dermatologist – Miami Herald
Peloton recalls treadmills after a 6-year-old died and 29 other kids were injured – Miami Herald
Zumba marks 20 years of dance-fitness craze: ‘It could have only been born in Miami’ – Miami Herald
Without these folks, testing and vaccines would not go nearly as smoothly at hospitals – Miami Herald
Study links short stays at Cook County Jail early in the pandemic to the spread of COVID-19 in Black and Latino neighborhoods after inmates’ release – Chicago Tribune
Providers say Pritzker’s budget for adults with disabilities falls short of solving long-standing problems – Chicago Tribune
‘I think we’ll be testing forever’: Testing remains a vital tool in war on COVID-19, despite growing number of vaccinations – Chicago Tribune
Children aren’t adults, even if cancer research too often treats them that way – Chicago Tribune
Walgreen offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations at mobile clinic in Chicago – Chicago Tribune
After COVID-19, came panic and paranoia. The suicide of a Morris businessman shines a spotlight on a rare but serious condition: Post-COVID psychosis. – Chicago Tribune
Amgen Wins Approval for Pathbreaking Lung Cancer Drug – The Wall Street Journal
EU Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Adolescents – The Wall Street Journal
FDA, J&J Near Deal for Vaccine Production at Baltimore Plant – The Wall Street Journal
Eli Lilly Gets DOJ Subpoena Related to N.J. Plant – The Wall Street Journal
Covid-19 Treatment From Vir, GlaxoSmithKline Is Authorized – The Wall Street Journal
Google, Hospital Chain to Make Tools Using Patient Data – The Wall Street Journal
Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Press Countries to Oppose Patent Waiver – The Wall Street Journal
WHO Seeks More Data on Second Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine Up for Approval – The Wall Street Journal
Half of U.S. Adults Are Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19 – The Wall Street Journal
What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You? – The Wall Street Journal
Gene Therapy, High-Tech Goggles Restore Some Vision to Blind People – The Wall Street Journal
Getting More People Vaccinated Against Covid-19 Means Wasting Doses – The Wall Street Journal
Covid-19 Disrupts Years of Health Progress in U.S. – The Wall Street Journal
Emergent Has Made Over 100 Million Doses of J&J Vaccine – The Wall Street Journal
Your Next Covid-19 Test Could Be a Dog’s Sniff – The Wall Street Journal
House Committee Takes On Pricing, Patents for Top-Selling Drug Humira – The Wall Street Journal
Uber, Lyft to Provide Free Rides to Covid-19 Vaccine Sites Until July 4 – The Wall Street Journal
Biden Aims to Get 70% of Adults at Least One Covid-19 Vaccine Dose by July 4 – The Wall Street Journal
Next Generation of Covid-19 Vaccines Could Be Pill or Spray – The Wall Street Journal
Blood Expert Says He Found Why Some Vaccines Trigger Clots – The Wall Street Journal
Covid-19 Vaccine Data on Children Under 12 Expected by Late Fall, Officials Say – The Wall Street Journal
States Probe Business Practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers – The Wall Street Journal
Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Faces Delay – The Wall Street Journal
Kids’ Weight Gain in the Pandemic Is Alarming Doctors – The Wall Street Journal
BioNTech’s Vaccine Success Sparks Investments in German Biotech – The Wall Street Journal
J&J Vaccine Pause Stoked Hesitancy That Threatens Covid-19 Vaccination Drive – The Wall Street Journal
Pfizer Lifts Covid-19 Vaccine Production Targets for 2021, 2022 – The Wall Street Journal
Pfizer, BioNTech Ask FDA for Full Approval of Covid-19 Vaccine – The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Support for Patent Waiver Unlikely to Cost Covid-19 Vaccine Makers in Short Term – The Wall Street Journal
Covid-19 Vaccines Are Wasted as Special Syringes Run Short – The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Backs Waiver of Intellectual Property Protection for Covid-19 Vaccines – The Wall Street Journal
Moderna Says Its Covid-19 Booster Shots Show Promise Against Variants – The Wall Street Journal
Bill and Melinda Gates to Remain Foundation Co-Chairs – The Wall Street Journal
Blue Health Insurers Drop Revenue Rule That Limited Competition – The Wall Street Journal
A Vaccine Side Effect Leaves Women Wondering: Why Isn’t the Pill Safer? – The New York Times
A Glut of Chinese Masks Is Driving U.S. Companies Out of Business – The New York Times
70 Percent Covid Vaccination Rate May Be in Reach, New Poll Suggests – The New York Times
Poor Americans More Likely to Have Respiratory Problems, Study Finds – The New York Times
Scientists Don’t Want to Ignore the ‘Lab Leak’ Theory, Despite No New Evidence – The New York Times
Immunity to the Coronavirus May Persist for Years, Scientists Find – The New York Times
Judge Clears Purdue Pharma’s Restructuring Plan for Vote by Thousands of Claimants – The New York Times
The U.S. inches closer to Biden’s vaccination goal, making gains among teenagers and the hard-to-reach. – The New York Times
The U.K. approves the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. – The New York Times
Why Apple and Google’s Virus Alert Apps Had Limited Success – The New York Times
Biden Orders Intelligence Inquiry Into Origins of Virus – The New York Times
The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health – The New York Times
C.D.C. Will Not Investigate Mild Infections in Vaccinated Americans – The New York Times
Mount Sinai Seeks to Expand School Virus Testing Program – The New York Times
Children With Covid Inflammatory Syndrome May Overcome Their Most Serious Symptoms – The New York Times
Scientists Partially Restored a Blind Man’s Sight With New Gene Therapy – The New York Times
Yes, Pot Is Legal. But It’s Also in Short Supply. – The New York Times
Ventilation and surveillance testing can help keep U.S. schools open in the fall, new studies suggest. – The New York Times
Buoyed by Federal Covid Aid, Big Hospital Chains Buy Up Competitors – The New York Times
Severe Covid Is More Often Fatal in Africa Than in Other Regions – The New York Times
Can a Smartwatch Save Your Life? – The New York Times
100 Million Vaccine Doses Held Up Over Contamination Concerns, Firm Reveals – The New York Times
Vaccinations sharply cut the spread of the virus in U.S. nursing homes, study says. – The New York Times
Ro, a health care start-up, will acquire Modern Fertility. – The New York Times
E-Bikes Can Provide a Good Workout – The New York Times
How Do I Know if My Teen Is OK? – The New York Times
Biden Dips Into U.S. Vaccine SUpply to Send 20 Million Doses Abroad – The New York Times
The Future of Virus Tracking Can Be Found on This College Campus – The New York Times
Air Pollution Takes a Toll on the Brain – The New York Times
They’re Vaccinated and Keeping Their Masks On, Maybe Forever – The New York Times
In New Vaccination Push, Biden Leans on His ‘Community Corps’ – The New York Times
How a Genetic Trait in Black People Can Give the Police Cover – The New York Times
Why the C.D.C. Changed Its Advice on Masks – The New York Times
Vaccinated Americans May Go Without Masks in Most Places, Federal Officials Say – The New York Times
Hundreds of Epidemiologists Expected Mask-Wearing in Public for at Least a Year – The New York Times
Many Unvaccinated Latinos in the U.S. Want the Shot, New Survey Finds – The New York Times
Coronavirus Vaccines Protect Pregnant Women, Another Study Suggests – The New York Times
To Vaccinate Younger Teens, States and Cities Look to Schools, Camps, Even Beaches – The New York Times
New Drugs Could Help Treat Obesity. Could They End the Stigma, Too? – The New York Times
Is It Covid or the Flu? New Combo Tests Can Find Out. – The New York Times
They’re Not Anti-Vaccine, but These Parents Are Hesitant About the Covid Shot – The New York Times
How Exercise May Help Us Flourish – The New York Times
How Food May Improve Your Mood – The New York Times
The Other Side of Languishing Is Flourishing. Here’ How to Get There – The New York Times
A $1 Million Incentive to Get the Shot – The New York Times
Removing Masks Becomes the First Bipartisan Activity of Biden’s Washington – The New York Times
Experts Urge Strict Workplace Air Quality Standards, in Wake of Pandemic – The New York Times
Another Group of Scientists Calls for Further Inquiry Into Origins of the Coronavirus – The New York Times
A Lingering Effect of the Pandemic: ‘Never-Ending’ Guilt – The New York Times
The C.D.C. confirms more cases of a rare blood clot disorder linked to the J.&J. vaccine. – The New York Times
Experts Call for Sweeping Reforms to Prevent the Next Pandemic – The New York Times
With the pandemic receding, you shouldn’t rush to move beyond your experiences of the past year – The Washington Post
Babesiosis, a dangerous tick-borne infection that attacks red blood cells, appears to be a growing problem – The Washington Post
CDC eases summer camp guidance, saying children do not always need masks – The Washington Post
HIV rates remain stubbornly high in Mississippi, despite falling cases across the U.S. – The Washington Post
Yes, we’ll all probably need a coronavirus booster shot. But which one? – The Washington Post
Resistance to vaccine mandates is building. A powerful network is helping. – The Washington Post
Top U.S. health official calls for follow-up investigation into pandemic’s origins – The Washington Post
Moderna says teens receiving its vaccine developed a protective immune shield – The Washington Post
Colon cancer screening should start at age 45, U.S. task force says – The Washington Post
CDC probes rare cases of heart inflammation in vaccinated teens, young adults – The Washington Post
How sensible intermittent fasting can keep you healthy – The Washington Post
Covid-19 forces physician to rethink treatments that are overdone or unnecessary – The Washington Post
The Big Number: 36 percent of adults worldwide suffer sleep problem during the pandemic – The Washington Post
Kids staying masked inside classrooms is ‘reasonable’ for a period of time, former FDA chief says – The Washington Post
Coronavirus infections drop below 30,000 daily in continuing sign of recovery – The Washington Post
Why your weird dreams might help your brain function better in the real world – The Washington Post
Most employers shy away from mandating coronavirus vaccines – The Washington Post
Colorado bans doxing of public health workers amid rise in online harassment – The Washington Post
Why a major nurse union thinks it’s too soon to relax mask rules – The Washington Post
Coronavirus vaccines may not work in some people. It’s because of their underlying conditions. – The Washington Post
Biden boosts vaccine donations, but critics say far more is needed – The Washington Post
The facts about zinc, the common cold and covid-19 – The Washington Post
A more powerful naloxone is on the way. The question is whether it’s needed. – The Washington Post
The Big Number: 19 percent of adults with high blood pressure take drugs that worsen the condition – The Washington Post
Scarred by Zika, some Brazilian women avoid pregnancy during pandemic – The Washington Post
Sanofi, GSK expect to seek vaccine authorization in late 2021 – The Washington Post
The million-dollar jab and other giveaways reveal a desperate push to vaccinate America – The Washington Post
CDC director defends abrupt reversal on mask recommendations – The Washington Post
As menopause approaches, some women suffer ‘brain fog’ and memory loss. What’s causing these problems? – The Washington Post
When a routine breast checkup goes off course – The Washington Post
How a common, often harmless virus called cytomegalovirus can damage a fetus – The Washington Post
Why men and women feel pain differently – The Washington Post
CDC’s mask guidance spurs confusion and criticism, as well as celebration – The Washington Post
What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidelines – The Washington Post
Will hiding likes on Instagram and Facebook improve users’ mental health? We asked experts. – The Washington Post
How sobriety strategies can help anxious people reenter society after the pandemic – The Washington Post
Torn between embracing your pandemic looks or changing them? Here’s how to feel your best. – The Washington Post
Tick encounters are expected to be frequent this year. Here’s what you need to know. – The Washington Post
Explaining HIPAA: No, it doesn’t ban questions about your vaccination status – The Washington Post
Skin picking can be a troubling, visible mark of pandemic stress – The Washington Post
What immunosuppressed patients should know about the coronavirus vaccines – The Washington Post
National task force finalizes recommendation for earlier colorectal cancer screening – The Washington Post
No, you shouldn’t hide good news during a pandemic. Here’s how to share it gracefully. – The Washington Post
Think the pandemic made you forget how to drive and park? Experts explain what’s going on. – The Washington Post
There’s a score to quantify childhood trauma. Some health experts want you to know yours. – The Washington Post
Are they experimental? Can they alter DNA? Experts tackle lingering coronavirus vaccine fears. – The Washington Post
U.S. has entered unprecedented climate territory, EPA warns – The Washington Post
Interior Department approves first large-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S. – The Washington Post
Younger teens can start getting the Pfizer vaccine this week. – The Washington Post
Air pollution from farms leads to 17,900 U.S. deaths per year, study finds – The Washington Post
Biden administration revives anti-bias protections in health care for transgender people – The Washington Post
A narrow path for Biden’s ambitious land conservation plan – The Washington Post
Canada authorizes coronavirus vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 – The Washington Post
Biden sets new vaccine goals as White House grapples with its message – The Washington Post
Biden administration to propose first rule requiring cut in climate pollutants – The Washington Post
Is it now reasonable to discuss the end of the pandemic? Yes, but with caveats. – The Washington Post
CDC says fully vaccinated Americans no longer need masks indoors or outdoors in most cases – The Washington Post
Coronavirus strain fueling India crisis is the newest ‘variant of concern’ and is spreading globally – The Washington Post
Biden announces $7.4 billion to hire more public health workers amid pandemic – The Washington Post
With Pfizer coronavirus vaccine authorized for adolescents, some parents scramble to make appointments while others are wary – The Washington Post
WHO updates guidelines on sodium, says health authorities need to work to reduce salt intake – The Washington Post
Maker of latest experimental vaccine will not seek authorization until July at the earliest – The Washington Post
Biden administration revives anti-bias protections in health care for transgender people – The Washington Post
FDA authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for adolescents 12 to 15 years old – The Washington Post
How to make your takeout orders healthier – The Washington Post
Long-haul covid-19 renews push to expand palliative care – The Washington Post
The Big Number: After a concussion, one-third of youths develop mental health issues – The Washington Post
‘Where is the plan?’: Biden pressed on global vaccine strategy – The Washington Post
Large events can be cesspools of germs. Here’s why we ache for them, anyway. – The Washington Post
Biden hails coronavirus vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds as ‘one more giant step’ in fight against the pandemic – The Washington Post
What you should know about coronavirus vaccines for younger adolescents – The Washington Post
Are ‘covid nails’ a sign you had the virus? Experts weigh in. – The Washington Post
Do wearable stress-relief gadgets work? I tried some to find out. – The Washington Post
What you need to know about research linking sleep deprivation and dementia – The Washington Post
How at-home euthanasia can provide comfort to pets and owners – The Washington Post
Why young people are using preventive Botox, and what they need to know – The Washington Post
Why BMI is a flawed health standard, especially for people of color – The Washington Post
Retinoids remain the gold standard for fighting acne and wrinkles. Here’s what you should know. – The Washington Post