Need a COVID-19 vaccine? Your neighborhood pharmacy may soon have one on hand. Pharmacies across the United States are joining the coronavirus vaccination effort, as part of the Biden administration’s push to reach herd immunity as quickly as possible in this country. Federal officials plan to ship 2 million doses a week to more than… read on > read on >
A single-shot coronavirus vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson completely prevented hospitalizations and deaths in a large clinical trial, a new review released Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found. What would be the third vaccine to be authorized in the United States for emergency use could be approved as soon as this… read on > read on >
Anyone who gets frequent migraine symptoms knows the experience: the throbbing, the pain, the visual disturbances. Exercise has long been a potential way to reduce migraine triggers, but a new study suggests it could be an especially effective with triggers such stress, depression and trouble sleeping. “It’s a complex relationship, but we know that exercise,… read on > read on >
Access to potentially lifesaving 3D mammography isn’t equal, new research shows. “This study was about whether adoption of this technology is equitable. We’re showing that it has not been, even though it has been [U.S. Food and Drug Administration]-approved for a decade now,” said Dr. Christoph Lee. He is professor of radiology at the University… read on > read on >
Golfing legend Tiger Woods was recovering in the hospital on Wednesday following a crash where his SUV flipped over in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday morning. “Tiger Woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple leg injuries. He is currently in surgery, and we thank you for your… read on > read on >
President Joe Biden marked the unthinkable milestone of half a million Americans lost to coronavirus with a somber, candlelit ceremony at the White House on Monday night. “The people we lost were extraordinary,” Biden said. “They span generations. Born in America, immigrated to America. But just like that, so many of them took their final… read on > read on >
While more than 57 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the United States and many Americans eagerly await their turn to get a shot, not everyone wants one. Vaccine skepticism isn’t new, but you may be able to persuade skeptical loved ones to change their minds. “Some people are probably thinking… read on > read on >
Many older Americans lack knowledge about antibiotics, with some admitting to using leftover medication, a new survey reveals. More than 2,200 adults, aged 50 to 80, were questioned. Nine out of 10 said they’re cautious about using antibiotics, and nearly that number knew that overuse of the drugs can lead to them becoming ineffective, according… read on > read on >
As the COVID-19 pandemic transformed everyday lives in 2020, Americans began dwelling on a few key topics, sourdough bread among them. But we were also tweeting about and researching sacrifice, survival and death, according to new research on online trends. Researchers analyzed how Google searches and the phrasing of a half-billion words and phrases on… read on > read on >
The DNA ties that bind: Marriage satisfaction may lie in your genes, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Arkansas looked at 71 newly married couples, asking them to complete a survey three months after marriage and again every four months for four years. They also tested their DNA. Recent research indicates that… read on > read on >
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