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Share on PinterestWith the new surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, those who aren’t yet vaccinated have a higher risk of transmission in many public places. Pollyana Ventura/Getty ImagesWhile the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread across the country, unvaccinated people have an increased risk of developing the disease.Staying...

Share on PinterestWorking out on a regular basis and cutting calories can help you stay heart healthy. Gary Yeowell/Getty ImagesA new study has found that older adults with obesity who combined aerobic exercise with a moderate reduction in calories had greater improvements in cardiovascular health than adults who opted for...

Share on PinterestThe Delta variant accounts for the vast majority of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesMathematical models suggest coronavirus cases could continue to rise in the United States until mid-October. How much they rise depends on people’s behaviors.The best clue to what’s in store for Americans comes...

Share on PinterestSmoke can be seen from the Tamarack fire near Lake Tahoe in California. Ty O’Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesPeople in the West now have to protect themselves not only from the novel coronavirus, but from wildfire smoke as well.Health experts say an N95 mask is your best bet...

Share on PinterestProvincetown, Massachusetts was the site of a Delta variant outbreak this summer. Boston Globe/Getty ImagesThe highly infectious Delta variant may cause higher rates of breakthrough infections, but fully vaccinated people are still well protected against severe illness.After a sharp drop in coronavirus cases throughout the first half of...

Share on PinterestExperts say developing consistent messaging is one of the things we need to do before the next pandemic. alvarez/Getty ImagesExperts say there are things we can start doing now to prepare for the next pandemic after COVID-19.Among the items are vaccine research, strengthening our healthcare system, and ramping...

Share on PinterestExperts say they expect COVID-19 to be a part of our daily lives in the near future. Professional Studio Images/Getty ImagesExperts say the current surge in new COVID-19 cases is unlikely to ease anytime soon.They say the contagious Delta variant combined with the reopening of businesses and well-attended...

Share on PinterestPeople living with eczema can be particularly prone to flare-ups during the summer. Ju Photographer/Getty ImagesFor those living with eczema, the heat of the summer can cause itchy, uncomfortable skin flare-ups.Medical experts stress that people living with eczema need to be vigilant about managing flares, especially when spending...

Share on PinterestSimone Biles made headlines after putting her mental and physical health first. Amin Mohammad Jamali / Getty ImagesGymnast Simone Biles has demonstrated that it’s OK not to be OK. Biles had developed the “twisties” — a sensation gymnasts can develop where they lose their sense of control in...

Share on PinterestScientists believe the Delta variant is spreading up to 60 percent faster than the Alpha variant. Kosamtu/Getty ImagesScientists believe the Delta variant is being transmitted up to 60 percent faster than the Alpha variant, which was thought to spread 50 percent quicker than the original strain that hit...

Share on PinterestRestaurants and bars in some cities have begun to require that customers show proof of vaccination before they’re allowed to dine indoors. Medical experts say it’s a responsible move that may help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Grandbrothers/Getty ImagesSome bars and restaurants are requiring customers to show...

Share on PinterestDr. Rochelle Walensky, the director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stefani Reynolds/The New York Times/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesDr. Rochelle Walensky is only 6 months into her job as director of the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC).In that time, the overwhelming majority of...

Share on PinterestThe new mandate covers the cost of all associated services, including office visits and lab tests needed to maintain the prescription. Yakubov Alim/Getty ImagesNew federal guidance states insurance providers must cover the cost of the HIV prevention pill PrEP and all associated services at no cost to patients.The...

Share on PinterestBojan Story / Getty ImagesOne physician in Alabama made headlines last week after having to explain to severely ill patients that COVID-19 vaccines couldn’t help them after they’d developed the disease.The vaccines work by helping your immune system learn to identify and fight off the coronavirus. As a...

Share on PinterestYoung people are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 right now. Hispanolistic / Getty ImagesMore and more young people are being hospitalized for COVID-19 as the Delta variant surges through the U.S.Experts say that initially a person’s age and underlying conditions were the biggest factors for if...

Share on PinterestFlu shots will be available soon in the United States, and health experts hope people will get vaccinated early. Luis Alvarez/Getty ImagesHealth experts are expressing concerns that this fall’s flu season in the United States is coinciding with another surge in COVID-19 cases.They say they hope vaccine hesitancy...

Share on PinterestExperts say the foods you choose can affect inflammation in your body, a risk factor for COVID-19. miniseries/Getty ImagesResearchers report that the foods in your diet can increase or decrease risks associated with COVID-19.They said that foods such as coffee and kale, as well as breast milk, can...

Share on PinterestThe COVID-19 pandemic forced many doctor’s offices to rethink how waiting rooms are run, resulting in a better experience for many patients. Amanda Caroline da Silva/Getty ImagesAccording to a new study, before the pandemic, the worst part of the doctor’s office was sitting in the waiting room for...

Share on PinterestFG Trade/Getty ImagesEstimates suggest that between 20 to 80 percent of people who contracted SARS-CoV-2 developed long COVID-19 symptoms.Because long COVID can occur after milder cases, some people suspect breakthrough cases in vaccinated people could lead to long-haul symptoms, too.A poll from a long COVID-19 advocacy group found...

Share on PinterestFrederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty ImagesWith the rapid spread of the delta variant and low vaccination rates in many areas, the CDC is recommending a return to mask wearing for vaccinated people.Many parts of the country have substantial or high transmission, particularly in the South and some parts...