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There’s Lots of Confusion and Stigma Around Monkeypox—Let’s Clear It Up
Beyond messaging, the testing, treatment, and vaccination infrastructure must also be equitable and robust, especially as an outbreak continues to…
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Face masks are back for visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park buildings, and research finds low levels of stress hormone are a predictor of long COVID
Face masks will once again be required for visitors inside all Great Smoky Mountains National Park buildings due to the…
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Global tally of COVID cases was stable in latest week, while fatalities declined by 9%, says WHO
The global tally of new COVID cases was stable in the week through Aug. 7 from the previous week, while…
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Please Don’t Try to Diagnose Strangers With Monkeypox, You Guys
A recent New York Times report detailed an extremely messed up story of social media vigilantism: A 33-year-old woman with…
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Study connects climate hazards to 58% of infectious diseases
Climate hazards such as flooding, heat waves and drought have worsened more than half of the hundreds of known infectious…
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Should You Really Be Worried About Getting Monkeypox From Thrifted Clothing?
Last week, the Biden Administration declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency. According to the most recent data from…
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Novavax slashes sales guidance in half, stock plunges 34%
Novavax Inc. executives slashed their annual sales guidance in half Monday while wildly missing financial expectations, sending shares down more…
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China closes Tibet’s Potala Palace over COVID outbreak, and Novavax stock is slammed by weak earnings and halving of sales guidance
Chinese authorities have closed Tibet’s Potala Palace after a small outbreak of COVID cases in the Himalayan autonomous region, the…
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Climate change impacts are making most infectious diseases worse
Researchers have found more than 1000 ways 10 climate hazards may aggravate transmissible diseases, from flooding to heatwaves Environment 8…
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Biden leaves White House after testing negative on two straight days, and China locks down 80,000 tourists on tropical island
President Joe Biden, after testing negative for COVID on both Saturday and Sunday, left the White House for the first…
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Official U.S. tally of new cases may be declining, but at-home testing obscures data; Novavax opens trial of vaccine for very young children
The daily average of new U.S. cases may have started to decline based on official numbers, but it’s unclear at…
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5 things we’ve learned from earnings season so far: How big an impact is inflation having?
More than 80% of the S&P 500 index’s companies have reported second-quarter results so far, and at least five key…
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What to Know About Evusheld If You’re at Risk for Severe COVID-19
A medication that can help prevent severe illness in people who face the highest risk of developing complications from COVID-19…
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The U.S. Declared a Monkeypox State of Emergency—Here’s What You Need to Know
The Biden administration declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency Thursday, with U.S. cases topping 6,600, according to the…
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A Legionnaires’ Outbreak in Napa County Has Caused One Death—Here’s What You Need to Know
One person has died and 11 others were hospitalized due to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Napa County, California, according…
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Global tally of COVID cases down 9% in latest week, but infections are still climbing in the U.S.
The global tally of new cases of COVID-19 fell 9% in the week through July 31, according to the World…
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Should I Be Getting Another Polio Vaccine?
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is urging all New Yorkers to get the polio vaccine, if they…
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Biden’s isolation under White House protocol requires a negative test before in-person work. That’s stricter than CDC guidelines.
President Joe Biden will remain in isolation through at least Thursday under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines —…
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Here’s Why a Post-COVID Cough Can Last So Miserably Long
Coughing long after testing positive for COVID-19? You’re not alone: Take one scroll through the #CovidCough hashtag on Twitter, and…
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L.A. County dodges face-mask mandate as community transmission rates stabilize, and U.S. government orders 66 million doses of Moderna’s pending booster
Los Angeles County has dropped a plan for a universal indoor face-mask mandate as COVID cases and hospitalizations have stabilized,…
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Biden’s COVID ‘rebound’ after treatment with Paxlovid serves as a reminder that the antiviral can have that rare outcome
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 for a third straight day on Monday, in what appears to be a rare case of…
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U.S. COVID cases remain close to 130,000 a day, with President Biden expected to resume in-person work by end of week
President Joe Biden is making good progress in his recovery from COVID, he told reporters on Monday, and expects to…
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BA.5 named the variant that has likely infected President Biden and driven U.S. cases up 19% in a two-week period
U.S. COVID cases and hospitalizations remain at the highest levels seen this summer so far, as the BA.5 omicron subvariant…
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U.S. leads the world in new COVID cases as BA.5 continues to spread and illustrate that the pandemic is far from over
U.S. COVID cases and hospitalizations are rising again and are now trending at the highest levels seen this summer, as…
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Biden administration to elevate HHS division to handle pandemic response, and New York Gov. Hochul maintains public-transit mask mandate for now
Even as the president himself was revealed early Thursday to have tested positive for COVID-19, the administration of President Joe…
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Experts Know Very Little About COVID Reinfection, Including Long-Term Health Effects
Even though daily life may seem normal for some parts of the country, the pandemic is not behind us. A…
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The CDC Issued a Health Alert About Parechovirus in Babies—Here’s What You Need to Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory notifying health care providers that parechovirus is…
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9 Possible Reasons You Always Wake Up Soaked in Sweat
Back to top 3. Menopause “If someone is having night sweats, my first thought is to ask them about their…
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How to Keep Your Vagina Healthy During Swimsuit Season
You might love basking in the summer heat and spending hours in a swimsuit. But your vagina? Not so much.…
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Full capitulation: Fund managers have never been this pessimistic on growth or profits
Fund manager pessimism has never been greater, according to a fresh monthly survey showing both attitudes and allocations at recessionary…
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Here Are the Side Effects You May Experience After the Monkeypox Vaccine
Jynneos is the preferred vaccine that health authorities are focusing on distributing to fight the current outbreak, William Schaffner, MD,…
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Food Safety Experts Are Begging You to Stop Washing Your Raw Chicken Already
You’re getting ready to make your go-to chicken breast recipe. All the veggies are washed and ready to go. Now…
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U.S. COVID cases tick higher as BA.5 takes hold, and U.K. to offer second booster to those aged 50 and older
U.S. COVID cases are rising again after being steady for several months, as the BA.5 omicron subvariant becomes dominant. BA.5…
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25 million children at risk of getting dangerous but preventable illnesses amid steep backslide in vaccinations
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the biggest backslide in childhood vaccinations in about 30 years, putting some 25 million children…
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Here’s Why the Novavax Vaccine Is So Different From the mRNA Options
It’s been a year and a half since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a new COVID-19 vaccine.…
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Novavax’s protein-based vaccine approval fails to boost stock as demand in U.S. for shots and boosters remains low
U.S. health regulators authorized the use of Novavax Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, providing a new option that works differently than the two…
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Should You Be Worried About Outdoor COVID Transmission Right Now?
BA.5—the omicron subvariant that emerged in South Africa in February before sweeping across the world—is now the dominant coronavirus variant…
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Here’s When All Adults Might Be Eligible for a Second COVID Booster
Amid the COVID-19 surge caused by the now-dominant, highly contagious BA.5 subvariant, you might be wondering whether it’s time to…
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Here’s What You Should Know About BA.5 Symptoms and Severity as Cases Surge
If you’re reaching for your mask again (or you never stopped wearing it in the first place), we don’t blame…
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Pandemic is still a public health emergency, warns WHO, urging greater surveillance including testing and sequencing
The World Health Organization said Tuesday the coronavirus pandemic remains a public health emergency, and warned that a reduction in…
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How to Tell If the Bug on You Is a Tick or Just a Weevil
When you spot something crawling on you, it’s understandable to have a minor freakout. And, if that something looks like…
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U.S. sets strategy to combat BA.5 with focus on vaccines and updated boosters, and Moscow residents urged to wear face masks in public again
The administration of President Joe Biden on Tuesday outlined a strategy to manage the dominant BA.5 omicron subvariant that is…
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New omicron variant worries experts as it spreads in India, and Moderna says new booster offers better protection against BA.4 and BA.5
A new, highly infectious subvariant of omicron is raising concerns among scientists and health experts as it spreads in India…
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9 Reasons Your Poop Smells Next-Level Bad
The smell of poop isn’t exactly the most pleasant scent. It’s not supposed to smell good. But if the stench…
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Is It Really That Bad If I Let My Pet Sleep in My Bed?
If you regularly wake up with your face nuzzled against a furry rump, it’s probably safe to say your bedtime…
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BA.5 Means Now Is Not the Time to Relax About COVID
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required to enter the U.S. or most countries, every state has…
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vows to stay in power despite party revolt
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson battled to remain in office Wednesday, brushing off calls for his resignation after…
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Costco Limits Toilet Paper Purchases as Shortages Make an Unwelcome Return
A customer at a Giant store reaches for one of the last packages of toilet paper, which became scarce after…
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Oil jumps 3% in bid to snap 7-day losing streak as dollar retreats
Oil futures began the week with a bounce, rising Monday after the U.S. benchmark suffered its biggest weekly drop since…
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This is the No. 1 reason unemployed Americans aren’t looking for work
Amid a record number of job openings, Americans are taking their time looking for work, with only about 10% of…
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