Vaccination
Who's eligible for Pfizer booster shots in US?
Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus.
Sep 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 vaccines found effective in reducing risk of long COVID symptoms
A recent study has revealed the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing long COVID.
Jan 12, 2024
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Medical research
Circadian clock may impact organ transplant success
Health care providers assess blood and tissue type as well as organ size and health to enhance transplant success. New research indicates that checklist might also need to include the circadian clock.
Oct 4, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Increased health care use among patients after COVID-19
A study led by Kaiser Permanente in Southern California of patients from eight health care organizations across the United States showed that COVID-19 was associated with a 4% increase in use of health care services over ...
Aug 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO says coronavirus situation 'worsening' worldwide
The World Health Organization said Monday that the coronavirus pandemic situation was worsening around the globe, as it warned against complacency.
Jun 8, 2020
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Medications
US approves pricey new pill against hepatitis C
US regulators on Friday approved Harvoni, a daily pill to treat hepatitis C that is simpler to administer than long-standing treatments but that carries a steep price tag.
Oct 10, 2014
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Health
Coke, Pepsi fund health groups... but fight them too: study
Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the two major US soda giants, have given millions of dollars to health organizations while quietly fighting anti-obesity measures such as taxes on soft drinks, a new study shows.
Oct 13, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Experiencing job burnout? Self-care can help, but it isn't just your problem to solve
Burnout is a stress response, but it is not a medical condition
May 3, 2022
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Health
Smoking bans linked to drop in child hospital admissions
Childhood chest infections needing hospital care may have dropped by as much as 20 per cent since anti-smoking laws were introduced, research suggests.
Sep 6, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study suggests new way to ensure effectiveness of TB treatment
A UT Southwestern Medical Center study using a sophisticated "glass mouse" research model has found that multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is more likely caused in patients by speedy drug metabolism rather than inconsistent ...
Dec 28, 2011
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