US: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next week
U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to order doses before the shots are authorized. Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine is currently being given to people as young as 12…
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Novel treatment strategy for pulmonary embolism shows exceptional promise in early clinical trials, say researchers
The blockage of lung arteries by a blood clot results in pulmonary embolism—a condition requiring emergency care that affects more than 300,000 people in the United States each year. Existing treatments, however, may not fully remove the clot, necessitating the…
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How much coffee is too much coffee?
Feeling groggy this morning? On your third cup of the black stuff? Coffee may be an energy lifeline for many – but how much is too much? Coffee shops were the second most popular place to visit after lockdown restrictions…
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Latvia cancels planned surgeries to clear beds for COVID-19 patients
FILE PHOTO: A health care worker wears protective suit as she waits for patients to be tested for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) next to a mobile laboratory in Riga, Latvia March 16, 2020. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins(Reuters) – The Latvian government has cancelled…
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U.S. pediatricians, psychiatrists declare ’emergency’ in child mental health
(HealthDay)—Fear, grief, uncertainty and isolation during the pandemic have triggered a national state of emergency in the mental health of America’s youth, leading child health care groups warned Tuesday. Youngsters already faced significant mental health challenges, and the pandemic has…
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Coronavirus deaths in Russia hit new record
Russia’s daily coronavirus death toll hit a new record on Friday amid the country’s sluggish vaccination rate and the government’s reluctance to tighten restrictions. Russia’s state coronavirus task force reported 936 new deaths on Friday, the highest daily number since…
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High cholesterol: The sign in your nails warning that levels are dangerously high
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You…
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Helmet use reduces moderate or severe head injuries in youths riding ATVs and dirt bikes
Neurosurgeons see many young people presenting with traumatic brain injuries following all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or dirt bike crashes. Often these youths were wearing no protective headgear at the time of the crash. To quantify what differences helmet use makes, Vanderbilt…
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Stroke signs: The change in your walk you should not ignore – ‘take quick action’
Countdown: Hewer recalls time he thought he was having a stroke We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…
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Lourdes Leon Spilled So Many Details About What Madonna Is Like as a Mom in Her New Interview
Lourdes Leon is spilling the tea about life with mom Madonna, revealing that the pop queen is a “control freak.” The model-dancer sat down with family friend Debi Mazar for Interview magazine to discuss her eccentric upbringing. According to Lourdes,…
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