The Food and Drug Administration is expected to give the green light to new COVID-19 vaccines this week to protect against recent variants of the coronavirus.
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Mushroom edibles are making people sick. Scientists still don’t know why
A wave of illnesses is bringing scrutiny to a murky marketplace of mushroom gummies and candy. But is a popular red-capped fungus really to blame? Testing shows there’s more going on
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Researchers decipher MIS-C, the scary illness that followed COVID in some kids
Some children who had COVID developed a severe inflammatory response that could put them in the ICU. Scientists have learned why it happens.
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Heat training can help athletes — and the rest of us — adapt to hotter weather
Some Olympic athletes prepared for Paris with a technique for acclimatizing to hot weather. Healthy people can take a cue from them, medical experts say, to build up tolerance for heat.
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Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help
In the U.S., there are about 500 accredited geriatric emergency departments, designed to be less dangerous, less stressful places for older adults to get care.
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Here’s who is most at risk from wildfire smoke and how to protect yourself
As hazy air from fires out West wafts across the country, some people are at higher risk of health problems, including children, older people and those with lung conditions. Here’s how to stay safe.
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Tweens, screens and sleep: How parents can help kids get their zzzzz’s
A large new study confirms what parents probably already suspect: Phones can keep tweens from getting a good night’s sleep.
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Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health
Psychologists say it’s normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
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Mammograms have pros and cons for people in their 40s. Women can handle the nuance
Guidelines for when women should start getting mammograms have changing. A new study makes the case for explaining to women the risks and benefits of screening for breast cancer.
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Her hearing implant was preapproved. But she still received multiple $139,000 bills
Even when patients double-check that their care is covered by insurance, health providers may send them bills as they haggle with insurers over reimbursement. It’s stressful and annoying — but legal.
