Health
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Telehealth Became a Lifeline for Older Americans. But It Still Has Glitches.
Ben Forsyth had doubts about telehealth. When the coronavirus pandemic hit New York, he was wary of trekking by subway…
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Pfizer Says Its Booster Offers Strong Protection Against Omicron
WASHINGTON — Pfizer and BioNTech said Wednesday that laboratory tests suggest a booster shot of their coronavirus vaccine offers significant…
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The Coronavirus Attacks Fat Tissue, Scientists Find
From the start of the pandemic, the coronavirus seemed to target people carrying extra pounds. Patients who were overweight or…
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Surgeon General Warns of Youth Mental Health Crisis
The United States surgeon general on Tuesday warned that young people are facing “devastating” mental health effects as a result…
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Omicron Variant Spreading Twice as Quickly as Delta in South Africa
Underscoring increasing concerns about Omicron, scientists in South Africa said on Friday that the newest coronavirus variant appeared to spread…
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Most Covid Vaccines Will Work as Boosters, Study Suggests
People looking for a booster shot of a Covid-19 vaccine probably don’t need to fret about what brand it is:…
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Why hasn’t the U.S. found more Omicron cases?
Last Friday, just a day after South African scientists first announced the discovery of the Omicron variant, Europe reported its…
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Omicron Prompts Swift Reconsideration of Boosters Among Scientists
As recently as last week, many public health experts were fiercely opposed to the Biden administration’s campaign to roll out…
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Omicron Prompts Swift Reconsideration of Boosters Among Scientists
As recently as last week, many public health experts were fiercely opposed to the Biden administration’s campaign to roll out…
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South African Company Nears License to Sell J. & J. Covid Shot Across Africa
The South African drug maker Aspen Pharmacare announced on Tuesday that it was finalizing the first agreement to control production…