The administration is stepping up the pace of vaccinations and expanding access to shots, but it remains in a race against a virus on the…
View More Biden Pushes Mask Mandate as C.D.C. Director Warns of ‘Impending Doom’Category: Health & Wellbeing
CDC Head Warns Of ‘Impending Doom’ As COVID-19 Cases Rise Across U.S.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky said she was “scared” about a potential new surge of cases and urged Americans to “just hold on a little longer.”Dr. Rochelle…
View More CDC Head Warns Of ‘Impending Doom’ As COVID-19 Cases Rise Across U.S.Virus Origins Remain Unclear in W.H.O.-China Inquiry
Far more work is needed to understand how the pandemic began, the report says, but it is not clear that Beijing will cooperate. “We may…
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Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines 90% Effective In Real-World Conditions, CDC Says
The study showed it’s highly unlikely that vaccinated people can transmit COVID-19 to those who haven’t gotten the shot.The study showed it’s highly unlikely that…
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Weight Shaming (Not Free Doughnuts) Is The Real Health Threat. Here’s Why.
Some experts panicked about Krispy Kreme’s promotion for COVID-19 vaccines. But that panic isn’t really about health at all.Some experts panicked about Krispy Kreme’s promotion…
View More Weight Shaming (Not Free Doughnuts) Is The Real Health Threat. Here’s Why.Teenage Brains May Be Especially Vulnerable to Marijuana and Other Drugs
Teenagers are more likely to get hooked on marijuana, stimulants and other recreational drugs than college-aged or older adults.Teenagers are more likely to get hooked…
View More Teenage Brains May Be Especially Vulnerable to Marijuana and Other DrugsSchools in Long Beach, Calif., Start Reopening This Week
Elementary school students will be in classrooms for part of each day starting this week, and older students will return in April.Elementary school students will…
View More Schools in Long Beach, Calif., Start Reopening This WeekCoronavirus Most Likely Came From Bats, W.H.O. Report Says
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View More Coronavirus Most Likely Came From Bats, W.H.O. Report SaysWeighing the Use of Growth Hormones for Children
New research has linked growth hormone treatment to serious adverse health effects years later.New research has linked growth hormone treatment to serious adverse health effects…
View More Weighing the Use of Growth Hormones for ChildrenThe Vaccination Gap Among Hispanic Communities Reflects Barriers to Access
A New York Times analysis shows that the share of Hispanic people among those vaccinated continues to lag behind their share of the general population…
View More The Vaccination Gap Among Hispanic Communities Reflects Barriers to Access