Nina Shapiro, Contributor

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President Signs Health Care Provider Protection Act Into Law

President Biden signed the Health Care Provider Protection Act into Law, enabling healthcare workers better access to mental healthcare.

For World Sleep Day, Focus On Quality, Not Just Quantity

For World Sleep Day, how we sleep is just as important as how long we sleep. A sleep specialists offers some tips.

Listen Up! March 3rd Is World Hearing Day, And Hearing Loss Is On The Rise

The World Health Organization (W.H.O) has declared March 3, 2022 “World Hearing Day,” with the motto “To hear for life, listen with care.”

New Data On Covid-19 Vaccine For 5-11 Year Olds Showed Minimal Effectiveness Against Omicron Infection During Surge

Recently released data on vaccine effectiveness in 5-11 year-olds during the Omicron surge showed less promising results than anticipated.

Revised Developmental Milestone Guidelines For Infants And Toddlers: Explained Here

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revised several developmental milestone checklists, to better align with early identification of developmental concern in infants and toddlers.

California Bill May Allow Teens To Get Vaccines Without Parental Consent

Many children as young as 12 years old, and certainly many older teenagers, are eager to get vaccinated, but can’t, because their parents won’t allow it. A new proposed Senate Bill may change that.

Why The Rollout Of Covid-19 Vaccines For Young Children Is So Confusing

The youngest two age groups have been bundled into one for Covid-19 vaccine authorization. This may add to confusion on how effective these vaccines really are.

How Common Are Injuries From Covid-19 Nasal Swabs?

It’s been nearly two full years of the Covid-19 pandemic and we are still talking about testing.

Need A Covid-19 Test Right Away? No Problem, But It’ll Cost You

Just as those with financial means found easier access to Covid-19 vaccines, we are seeing many paying a high price to get a Covid-19 test when they need it.

The Human Costs Of Acai Products May Give You Pause Before Buying Your Next Bowl

Acai berries, often touted as so-called superfoods, have some pretty risky origins.