The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reached out to pharmacists Wednesday to reinforce the message that people with moderate to severe immune suppression are eligible for fourth covid shots. The conference call came a day after KHN reported that immunocompromised people were being turned away by pharmacy employees unfamiliar with the latest CDC guidelines. …
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Your Body’s Thirst Messenger Is in an Unexpected Place
Scientists traced how a mouse’s brain gets the signal that it had enough to drink. Something similar may happen in humans.
What Are Neti Pots and How Do They Work?
Nasal rinsing has been used for thousands of years to relieve sinus inflammation, congestion, allergy symptoms and more. Here’s what the evidence says.
Después de un aborto espontáneo, trabajadoras no tienen ni tiempo libre ni ayuda de las empresas
Durante tres años, Rachel Makkar dijo que prosperó en su trabajo como agente de bolsa y gestora de activos en J&B Building Company, en Colorado. Su desempeño laboral era sobresaliente y aseguró que así lo reflejaban sus evaluaciones. Pensaba que era “el mejor lugar en el que había trabajado”. Pero todo cambió en agosto. Tras …
Oura Ring 3 Review: A Missed Opportunity for Wearable Tech
At a time when we are concerned about health, the smart ring, which can track sleep and body temperature, is too flawed to recommend.
Walking Just 10 Minutes a Day May Lead to a Longer Life
Ten minutes of moderate exercise daily would prevent more than 111,000 premature deaths a year, a new analysis found.
After Miscarriages, Workers Have Few Guarantees for Time Off or Job-Based Help
For three years, Rachel Makkar said, she thrived in her job as a broker and asset manager at J&B Building Co. in Colorado. She excelled at her work — she said her performance reviews noted that — and she thought it was “the best place I’ve ever worked.” That changed in August. After trying for …
What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
Betty Chow, a Los Angeles resident, had a cervical disc replaced in August 2020 at a surgery center that was part of her Anthem Blue Cross PPO network. Thirteen months later, she was blindsided by a bill for nearly $2,000 from the anesthesiologist who was on her surgical team but was not contracted with her …
New Research Hints at 4 Factors That May Increase Chances of Long Covid
If further study confirms the findings, they could lead to ways to prevent and treat the complex condition.