Watch: One Citys Effort to Raise Vaccination Rates Among Black Residents

https://youtube.com/watch?v=yi2L8OzRVA4%3Fversion%3D3%26%23038%3Brel%3D1%26%23038%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26%23038%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26%23038%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26%23038%3Bfs%3D1%26%23038%3Bhl%3Den-US%26%23038%3Bautohide%3D2%26%23038%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent About 72% of Americans have received at least one dose of a covid-19 vaccine. During much of the vaccine rollout, Hispanic and Black Americans have been less likely than white Americans to get vaccinated. The gap between white and Hispanic Americans has largely closed, but the vaccination rate for the Black community still lags significantly behind. KHN correspondent Sarah […]

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New research may identify infants who face high asthma risk after viral lung infections

A type of viral lung infection called bronchiolitis is the leading cause of hospitalizations in U.S. infants as well as a major risk factor for developing asthma. New research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has revealed a complex interplay among the infecting virus, the airway’s microbial composition and function, and the infant’s immune response that all contribute […]

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FDA enables abortion via telemedicine by lifting restrictions on pill

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week modified its restrictions on mifepristone, one of the medications used in abortion. The new regulations enable abortion via telemedicine in more than half of the country.    “The in-person dispensing requirements on medication abortion care have proven to be unnecessary during the pandemic, and the FDA did the right thing today by […]

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Protocol may ID candidates for neuromodulation therapies for pain

(HealthDay)—A protocol could identify candidates who do not require formal in-person psychological assessment for workup of neuromodulation therapies for pain, according to a study presented at the 20th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, a meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, held from Nov. 18 to 20 in San Francisco. Fung Ping Wong, from Toronto Western Hospital, […]

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Viagra side effects: The sign in your vision you could need medical attention

Phillip Schofield discusses viagra for treating Alzheimer’s 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 can unsubscribe at any time. More info Viagra is also used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension is […]

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South Africa’s case drop may show omicron peak has passed

South Africa’s noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal that the country’s dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say. Daily virus case counts are notoriously unreliable, as they can be affected by uneven testing, reporting delays and other fluctuations. But they are offering one tantalizing hint—far from conclusive yet—that omicron infections may recede […]

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