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Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Against Variants
… vaccine. Researchers took blood samples about two months later. The samples were tested for different cells and antibodies that can fight the disease. The team looked at whether these … against other variants, including the delta variant. More research is still needed to better understand how the body fights off COVID-19. …
Telemedicine May Affect Quality of Care
… a doctor? This is called telemedicine. A study suggests that in-person doctor visits provide better care for children with certain infections. Researchers used claims data from a health plan to look at …
Donate Your Brain for Research
… donations help researchers learn about brain injuries and diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. A better understanding of brain disorders may bring new treatments in the future. Anyone over 18 … in many populations. One donated brain can make a huge impact. It could provide information for hundreds of studies. If you’re considering brain donation, note that being an organ donor on …
Enter NIH’s Youth Art Challenge on Prevention
… teens and young adults to enter a new art challenge. It’s called “ How Prevention Can Create Better Health for Everyone .” Prevention means taking steps to avoid getting sick or injured, instead of … such as creating a walking path or reducing air pollution. Prevention is especially important for people within groups who often have worse health than the general population. These include …
Do Detox Diets and Cleanses Work?
… your body of toxins. After a winter of holiday eating, they might seem like a way to kickstart better habits in the new year. But are these trendy programs and products healthy or just a bunch … In 2015, a team of experts concluded that results so far don’t support the use of detox diets for weight loss or removing toxins. Another group found that juicing and “detox” diets are …
Living With Gout
… are treatable, especially if caught early. Gout is more common in men. It tends to first arise for them in middle age. Women usually develop gout only after menopause. Flares of gout often … just one joint is affected. It may feel swollen, red, warm, and stiff. Flares usually get better within a couple of weeks. If left untreated, flares can begin to arise more often and last …
Pink Eye
… also notice blurred vision or light sensitivity. Pink eye can cause serious health problems for newborn babies. Check for symptoms like puffy red eyelids and unusual fluid discharge from … see these symptoms. If you have symptoms of pink eye, talk with your doctor. Usually, it gets better on its own in about 7 to 10 days. But you might need treatment. The best way to prevent …
Managing Menopause
… fertility. Even though it’s a natural process, the transition to menopause can be difficult for some women. Researchers have been working to better understand menopause. Today, women have more options than ever before to help them feel …
Digging Into Vitamin D
… Getting enough vitamins and minerals is important for your health, and there’s a long list of essential ones. Vitamin D is one you may hear a lot … to make sure you get enough vitamin D. But scientists are finding that more isn’t always better. … Where to Get It … You can get vitamin D from the sun and from your diet. Your body …
Caring for Concussions
… A study found that many people treated for a concussion may not receive follow-up care that could improve their health. A concussion is a mild brain injury. It results from a bump, blow, or jolt …
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