Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US resumes free COVID test program
Americans will once again be able to get free at-home COVID tests.
Sep 21, 2023
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News tagged with government control
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA approval of new COVID boosters could come by Friday
New COVID-19 booster shots could soon pass the needed hurdles for vaccinations to begin next week.
Sep 7, 2023
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Addiction
My teen is addicted to vaping: How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?
The Australian government is cracking down on vaping. Recreational vapes of any type—whether they contain nicotine or not—will be banned from retail sale across Australia after legislation is introduced (though the date ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
No worries: Online course to help people stop ruminating shows promise
An online course designed to curb negative thinking has had strong results in helping people reduce the time they spend ruminating and worrying, a new study from University of New South Wales Sydney has shown. The study was ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Health
Here are the 12 states where smoking rates are 50% higher than the rest of the country
Despite overall national declines in smoking, Americans who live in the South and Midwest are still much more likely to smoke, and smoke more, than those living in other states, a new report shows.
Jul 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows regional differences with COVID-19 mental health impact
A new study appearing in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE shows how federal and state lockdowns and health mandates implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19 affected the mental health of people living in four U.S. geographic ...
Jun 8, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The COVID-19 emergency is over, but the need for awareness remains, experts say
The official word on COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization and the U.S. government, is that it's no longer an emergency. But while that's a milestone, it's hardly an all-clear for everyone to behave as if the ...
May 26, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More mpox cases reported as health officials fear a summer resurgence
U.S. health officials are bracing for the possibility that mpox could surge again this summer as cases mount in several states.
May 26, 2023
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Addiction
Researcher calls for total elimination of direct sales of vaping products in Australia
All sales of vaping products other than those prescribed by a doctor to aid in quitting smoking should be stopped to curb skyrocketing uptake of e-cigarettes in young people, according to a leading tobacco control expert.
Mar 17, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China
The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Mar 8, 2023
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