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COVID Vigilantes Crowdsource Pandemic Safety Tips for Consumers
Using a local approach, everyday people in cities without strict mask mandates take covid-19 safety into their own hands to protect themselves and their neighbors.
Is It Time to Get the COVID Booster? Which One?
Millions more Americans just became eligible for COVID-19 boosters but figuring out who's eligible and when can be confusing.
FDA OK's Mixing COVID Vaccines, Backs Moderna and J&J Boosters
U.S. regulators signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or J&J vaccine, saying anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
US Marks 200 Million COVID-19 Shared with World
The U.S. on Thursday donated its 200 millionth COVID-19 shot to help vaccinate the rest of the world.
'They Treat Me Like I'm Old and Stupid': Seniors Decry Health Providers' Age Bias
Ageism is a long-standing problem that's getting new attention during the covid pandemic, which has killed more than half a million Americans age 65 and older.
How to Crush Medical Debt: 5 Tips for Using Hospital Charity Care
The Affordable Care Act requires nonprofit hospitals to make financial assistance available to low-income patients and post those policies online.
'Queer Eye' Star Responds to Marjorie Taylor Greene Comparison of HIV Status to COVID Vaccination
"Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness jumped in when Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted a comparison between Magic Johnson's HIV status and an unvaccinated NBA player being benched.
Activist Shawn Lang, Former Leader at AIDS Connecticut, Dies
Shawn Lang, a longtime Connecticut activist for people living with HIV and AIDS, as well as those impacted by opioid addiction and domestic abuse, has died. She was 65.
UK Faces Calls for 'Plan B' with Virus Cases High and Rising
Life has returned to normal for millions in Britain since coronavirus restrictions were lifted over the summer. But while the rules have vanished, the virus hasn't.
Why COVID Boosters Weren't Tweaked to Better Match Variants
More COVID-19 booster shots may be on the way — but when it's your turn, you'll get an extra dose of the original vaccine, not one updated to better match the extra-contagious delta variant.
Covid Testing, Turnaround Times Are Still Uneven This Far Into Pandemic
The ability to get a COVID test — and timely results — can vary widely nationwide.
6 Months to Live or Die: How Long Should an Alcoholic Liver Disease Patient Wait for a Transplant?
In the U.S., a widespread practice requires patients with alcoholic liver disease to complete a period of sobriety before they can get on the waiting list for a liver.
Vaccines, Masks? Japan Puzzling Over Sudden Virus Success
Almost overnight, Japan has become a stunning, and somewhat mysterious, coronavirus success story.
FDA Panel Endorses Lower-Dose Moderna COVID Shot for Booster
U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago should get a half-dose booster.
What's the Latest Advice on the Type of Mask I Should Wear?
What's the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear? It depends on your situation, but health officials say it should cover your nose and mouth, and fit snugly.
Advice Shifting on Aspirin Use for Preventing Heart Attacks
Older adults without heart disease shouldn't take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, an influential health guidelines group said in preliminary updated advice released Tuesday.
Next on FDA's Agenda: Booster Shots of Moderna, J&J Vaccines
With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously.
Advice Shifting on Aspirin Use for Preventing Heart Attacks
Older adults without heart disease shouldn't take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, an influential health guidelines group said in preliminary updated advice.
California Makes it Illegal to Remove Condom without Consent
California became the first state to prohibit "stealthing," or removing a condom without permission during intercourse, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Thursday.
Watch: LGBTQ+ Stigma, Addiction, and Finding Strength to Come Out
National treatment center Recovery Unplugged offers insight on the importance of acknowledging LGBTQ+ communities in substance abuse treatment.