Why nobody will ever agree on whether COVID lockdowns were worth it
As an increasingly vaccinated world emerges from lockdowns, lots of people are talking about whether the fight against the pandemic was too strong or too weak.
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Dear Dietitian – Is a special diet needed for prediabetes?
A diagnosis of prediabetes can be overwhelming and create many questions. Here are some of the facts you need about your diet.
Workers suing hospital over vaccine mandate prepared to fight 'all the way to the Supreme Court'
The attorney for 117 employees of Houston Methodist suing the hospital over its vaccine mandate vowed to take the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal judge dismissed their lawsuit.
Middle-aged Americans in US are stressed and struggle with physical and mental health – other nations do better
Midlife was once considered a time to enjoy the fruits of one's years of work and parenting. That is no longer true in the U.S.
Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles – here's what's proven to help
If you're among the 25% of Americans averse to needles, you're probably not surprised by the COVID-19 immunization stall. Even for those who want immunity, bribes with beer or lottery tickets may not be enough to override anxiety.
The FDA's big gamble on the new Alzheimer's drug
The Food and Drug Administration set off a firestorm of debate when it approved a new drug, aducanumab, for Alzheimer's disease via an accelerated approval pathway.
Dear Dietitian – Nutrition myths and cancer
What impacts do food really have on cancern and cancer prevention?
I'm fully vaccinated – should I keep wearing a mask for my unvaccinated child?
Keeping kids safe is complicated and requires care for both physical and mental health.
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Think like a virus to understand why the pandemic isn't over yet – and what the US needs to do to help other countries
With COVID-19, thinking like a pathogen leads to an inevitable conclusion: Getting the vaccine out to everyone in the world as quickly as possible is not just an ethical imperative, but also a selfish one.
I’m fully vaccinated but feel sick – should I get tested for COVID-19?
Imagine last night you developed a little runny nose and a sore throat. When you woke up this morning you started coughing and had a fever. In the past year, your mind would have immediately jumped to COVID-19. But if you are already fully vaccinated, you might wonder: Should I still get tested for COVID-19?