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Share on PinterestPediatricians are gearing up to talk with parents about the safety, efficacy, and benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines in kids. Westend61 / Getty ImagesFollowing the FDA’s emergency use authorization of the COVID-19 vaccines in kids ages 12 to 15, some parents are eager to get their kids vaccinated.However,...

Share on PinterestPeople who are fully vaccinated are unlikely to transmit or contract the coronavirus while indoors. Drazen/Getty ImagesFully vaccinated people can now take off their masks in most indoor settings, the CDC announced today. The masks can come off in offices, schools, and restaurants, but the guidance says fully...

Share on PinterestThe way you talk with others who have concerns about getting the COVID-19 vaccine can make a big difference in the decision they reach. Filippo Bacci / Getty ImagesMany people continue to have concerns and doubts about the COVID-19 vaccines despite the overwhelming evidence that they are safe...

Share on PinterestResearchers used six key drivers to come up with their estimate of COVID-19 deaths in the United States. People Images/Getty ImagesResearchers say it’s likely that 900,000 people in the United States have died so far from COVID-19.Some experts disagree with the findings, while others say they’re probably accurate.Experts...

Share on PinterestNew research suggests moderate drinking may reduce your risk of death from heart disease by lowering stress, but experts say the negative effects alcohol can have on your health outweigh any potential benefits. GEN UMEKITA/Getty ImagesA new study has found that moderate drinking is linked to a lower...

Share on PinterestSome people have reported lines on their nails after developing COVID-19. Rg Studio/Getty ImagesPeople have reported many symptoms following a COVID-19 infection. The latest one identified is the appearance of lines and grooves in the fingernails, which people are calling “COVID nails.”The condition is also called “Beau’s lines,”...

Share on PinterestBefore a population reaches herd immunity, an inflection point must occur — the point where there’s enough immunity that cases begin to decline consistently. Aleksandar Nakic/Getty ImagesBefore a population can reach herd immunity, an inflection point has to occur — the point where there’s enough immunity, through vaccination...

Share on PinterestMany people in California hit the beach during the pandemic. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesAs the pandemic seems to be on the decline in the United States, we looked at two states that had very different approaches to reopening. California has slowly been dropping restrictions on indoor eating and gatherings....

Share on PinterestNazar Abbas Photography / Getty ImagesThe study analyzed data from nearly 32,000 heart attack patients. The results revealed that people living in under-resourced neighborhoods were 5 percent more likely to die of any cause within 5 years after a heart attack.Experts say physicians need to take into account...

Share on PinterestChildren under age 12 may be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine later this year. Drazen Zigic/Getty ImagesThe FDA approved a COVID-19 vaccine for younger adolescents, meaning children as young as 12 now have access to a COVID-19 vaccine. But parents of younger children may wonder when their...

The FDA approved a COVID-19 vaccine for younger adolescents meaning children over 12 now have access to a COVID-19 vaccine. But parents of younger children may wonder when their child can get the vaccine. Vaccine studies for younger children are ongoing, with results possibly by early fall.Nearly half of Americans...

As the pandemic seems to be on the decline in the U.S. we looked at two states that had very different reactiosn to reopening. California has slowly been dropping restrictions on indoor eating and gatherings. Florida Governor Ron De Santis started to fully reopen the stateMore than 3,760,303 people in...

Share on PinterestPaul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe United States currently has the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and related deaths in the world.More than 3.3 million people have died from the disease globally.The CDC says people who are vaccinated can meet indoors without taking physical distancing measures.Update on...

Share on PinterestCritics say BMI isn’t necessarily a good measurement for women or People of Color. Igor Alecsander/Getty ImagesSome experts say body mass index (BMI) is a good starting point for people to assess their overall health.Critics, however, say the measurement is outdated and discriminates against women and People of...

Share on PinterestTennis legend Venus Williams says the COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed racial and gender inequities in the United States. She’s raising her voice to encourage others to turn the tough conversations we’re having into positive actions. Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press Sports via Getty ImagesTennis great Venus Williams is...

Share on PinterestA recent study found ticks were common in brush and grasses near the beach in California. Jodie Griggs/Getty ImagesNew research found that black-legged ticks are plentiful in the coastal brush, grasses, and sand around the beaches in California. Infectious disease doctors recommend taking preventive steps at the beach:...

Share on Pinterest10’000 Hours / Getty ImagesU.K. researchers have found that vegetarians have better indicators of health, called biomarkers, than people who eat meat.Vegetarians had overall lower levels of cholesterol, among other biomarkers.Experts say people don’t have to become vegetarian to be healthy. Instead, eating meat in moderation can lead...

Share on PinterestExperts say this summer could feel more normal with beach barbecues and baseball games if people continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19. EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty ImagesExperts say the Biden administration’s goal of getting 70 percent of U.S. adults vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 4 is a...

Share on PinterestExperts say buying generic drugs is one way to lower your out-of-pocket expenses. Luis Alvarez/Getty ImagesA recent study found that out-of-pocket drug costs increased 3 percent between 2015 and 2017.Experts say the rise is due to drug companies raising prices, a practice that’s unregulated.Solutions could include limiting the...

Share on PinterestExperts say opening windows and using fans may be a cheaper alternative to air purifiers. Getty ImagesExperts say air purifiers may not be that effective at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus in places such as classrooms and offices.They say safety precautions such as mask wearing and...