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COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children may be inching closer to authorization – a pediatrician explains how they’re being tested
Millions of U.S. children ages 5-11 have already received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena...
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Treating pets for cancer can revolutionize care for humans
Addressing the health needs of cats and dogs can translate into care for humans. (Leohoho/Unsplash), CC BY-SAOur animal companions bring...
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How does the COVID-19 prevention drug Evusheld work and who should receive it? An infectious disease specialist explains
While many immunocompromised and high-risk patients may benefit from AstraZeneca's Evusheld, drug distribution and access have been uneven. AP Photo/Ted...
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COVID in Afghanistan: low vaccine coverage and a crumbling health system could trigger a humanitarian crisis
The pandemic has had a big impact on Afghanistan. There have been 177,000 confirmed COVID cases and 7,600 deaths up...
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Kids afraid of getting shots? Here are 3 easy ways for parents to help them
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What is alopecia? It’s no laughing matter for millions of Black American women
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Where our thoughts come from: How microemotions affect spontaneous thought
People can have several thousand thoughts per day, many of which can be classified as spontaneous or involuntary. (Shutterstock)Our thoughts...
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Charities are contributing to growing mistrust of mental-health text support — here’s why
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What’s the 411 on the new 988 hotline? 5 questions answered about a national mental health service
The 988 Lifeline will connect callers with specialists trained to assist with mental health crises, including psychotic symptoms and substance...
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