Trans women in particular are at a greater risk of death from lung cancer, heart disease, suicide and HIV-related illnesses, the researchers found, which are likely not linked to gender-affirming hormone treatment.
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Internet Vigilantes Are Fighting Ivermectin Misinformation With Memes And Explicit Horse Cartoons
Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic commonly used in the U.S. to deworm horses, has been touted as a Covid-19 miracle cure without proof and despite warnings from the FDA not to take it for this purpose.
Will Flu Season Make A Comeback? Why We’ll Need Covid And Flu Tests This Winter
Dr. Matt Binnicker, an expert in the diagnosis of infectious diseases, explains why testing for both Covid-19 and influenza will be important as we head into the winter months.
Vaccines Slash Risk Of Long Covid From Breakthrough Infections, Study Finds
Older adults, those with existing health conditions and people living in more deprived areas were more likely to report cases of Covid-19 after being vaccinated than healthier adults, the researchers found.
InnovationRx: The Boomers Are OK; Plus, Covid Mu Variant
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More Than An Insolvency Date: What Else To Know About The Social Security And Medicare Trustees’ Reports
We hear over and over about the trust fund insolvency dates. But what do they mean?
This Startup Wants To Treat Mild Cases Of Covid With LED Lights
Medical device company EmitBio is testing a device that uses precise light frequencies it claims can keep the coronavirus at bay.
WHO Tracking New Covid Variant Named Mu, Warns It Could Be More Resistant To Vaccines
The U.N. health organization warned the mu variant, also known as B.1.621, showed a similar resistance to Covid vaccines as the beta variant, but said more research would be needed to confirm this.
This Startup Raised $50 Million To Help Therapists Build Virtual Private Practices—And Take Insurance
Alma, which began as subscription-based administrative software coupled with coworking spaces for therapists, pivoted during the Covid-19 pandemic to expand its tools for virtual therapy.
It’s Official: E.U. Recommends Travel Ban For American Tourists
As expected, the European Union is telling its member states to keep out American travelers due to sky-high Covid infection rates in the U.S.
