The decision was announced Saturday morning after WHO convened its second emergency committee on the issue on Thursday. “I have decided that the global monkeypox…
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25 million children missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2021, WHO and UNICEF data shows
“The largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years has been recorded,” the organizations said in a news release. Between 2019 and 2021,…
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How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more
“Let’s be adults about this. These are no longer ‘shrooms.’ These are no longer party drugs for young people,” Stamets told CNN. “Psilocybin mushrooms are…
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42 previously unknown genes discovered for Alzheimer’s disease
“Lifestyle factors such as smoking, exercise and diet influence our development of Alzheimer’s, and acting to address these now is a positive way of reducing…
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War in Ukraine could make the Covid-19 pandemic worse, WHO says
Cases in the region are down from the previous week, but there’s significant risk there will be more severe disease and death due to low…
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Expert explains how we’ll know if vaccines work against Omicron variant – CNN Video
Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the Omicron variant and when we’ll know if vaccines are effective against it. Source link
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Walking vs. hiking: Which provides the better workout? Here are the benefits of each
In addition, walking’s sister activity, hiking, enticed 57.8 million Americans to get out on the trails in 2020, a figure that has increased notably since…
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Youth who experienced discrimination had higher risk for mental problems, study finds
Encountering discrimination — especially racism — has long been associated with negative effects on overall well-being, such as higher levels of stress, poor cognitive function,…
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What’s the healthiest cheese? The best options, according to experts
Whether eating cheese is healthy — that’s a little less clear. High in protein, calcium, vitamins and essential amino acids, cheese is also a calorie-dense…
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Parents express relief as children 5-11 begin receiving Covid-19 vaccine
Parson’s mother registered her for a shot Tuesday night, and then drove her more than two hours to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston for the…
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Pediatricians say some parents are eager to vaccinate their kids, with others asking questions as child-size doses of Covid-19 vaccine are shipped out
And parents are coming at them with a lot of questions: When can my child come in to get their vaccine? And what are the…
View More Pediatricians say some parents are eager to vaccinate their kids, with others asking questions as child-size doses of Covid-19 vaccine are shipped out
Children are expected to be eligible for the vaccine in early November, Dr. Anthony Fauci says
With the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory group set to discuss a vaccine for children this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief…
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