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Sunsets, Sand and Serenity: The First Step Toward Long-Lasting Recovery
Newport Beach Recovery Center, located just steps away from the Pacific Ocean, has created a culture of recovery that's both empowering and long-lasting.
Why Countries are Halting the AstraZeneca Shot
Nearly a dozen countries have temporarily suspended their use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine after reports last week that some people in Denmark and Norway who got a dose developed blood clots.
Vaccine Altruists Find Appointments for Those Who Can't
Grassroots volunteer corps — powered by people with time, tech savvy and a computer at their fingertips — are popping up in major metropolitan areas where thousands of people are competing for the same appointment slots.
To Extract More Doses per Vial, Vaccinators Put Squeeze on FDA to Relax Vaccine Handling Advice
Pharmacists want to use a single hypodermic needle to withdraw leftover vaccine from two vials from which all full doses already have been removed.
Survivors Struggle as Scientists Race to Solve COVID Long-hauler Mystery
Is it a condition unique to COVID-19, or just a variation of the syndrome that can occur after other infections? How many people are affected, and how long does it last? Is it a new form of chronic fatigue syndrome — a condition with similar symptoms?
Brazil Wonders About Whereabouts of Vaccine Mascot
Rumors and conspiracy theories swirled this past week regarding the whereabouts of Zé Gotinha, the mascot for the nation's national vaccination program.
Fauci: Trump Should Urge his Followers to Get Vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade more of his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nurses Fight Conspiracy Theories Along with Coronavirus
Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die.
Medically Vulnerable in US Put Near End of Vaccine Line
Across the United States, millions of medically vulnerable people who initially were cited as a top vaccination priority group got slowly bumped down the list as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention modified its guidelines.
'Obamacare' Boost Easy For Some, but Others Face Paperwork
Some consumers will find it quick and easy to take advantage of generous health insurance subsidies in the new COVID relief package, but others face extra paperwork and a wait, federal officials said Friday.
Governors Applaud Biden's Vaccine Timeline, but Need Supply
Governors largely cheered President Joe Biden's declaration that all adults should be eligible for coronavirus vaccinations by May 1, but the goal will require a shift for states that have been methodical in how they roll out the shots.
COVID-19 Deaths Falling But Americans 'Must Remain Vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
Hunt for Vaccine Slots Often Leads Through Scheduling Maze
Some vaccine seekers spend days or weeks trying to book online appointments. Those who get a coveted slot can still be stymied by pages of forms or websites that slow to a crawl and crash.
New Study Reveals LGBTQ COVID Impact and Response
A new report looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on LGBTQ people's health and economic status.
Will Coronavirus Ever Go Away?
Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn't mean it will keep posing the same threat.
New Study: Pollen Can Raise Risk of Contracting COVID-19
Exposure to pollen can make you more susceptible to COVID-19...and it isn't just a problem for people with allergies, according to new research.
A Year on, WHO Still Struggling to Manage Pandemic Response
The U.N. agency is still struggling to keep on top of the evolving science of COVID-19, to persuade countries to abandon their nationalistic tendencies and help get vaccines where they're needed most.
Brazil Hospitals Buckle in Absence of National Virus Plan
Brazil's hospitals are faltering as a highly contagious coronavirus variant tears through the country, the president insists on unproven treatments and the only attempt to create a national plan to contain COVID-19 has just fallen short.
Know Your CBD: Amazing Things to Love About Terpenes
Terpenes are critical to the molecular makeup of cannabis and contribute to the hemp plant's healing properties. Here's a closer look at what makes terpenes so naturally remarkable and how they help CBD work better.
Single Americans are Toying with the Boundaries of Self-Pleasure
Single Americans have taken sex into their own hands since the pandemic began. The average single person is masturbating three times per day, according to new research.