Category: Public Health

Vaccine Promoters Struggle to Get People Boosted in California’s Fields

Stressed vaccine communicators battle anti-vaccine propaganda while seeking to persuade Latino farmworkers to get covid boosters.

Don’t let the holidays sabotage your weight loss goals [PODCAST]

“The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and it is not uncommon for us to gain up to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. But what if we do not want to put on some insulation? What can we do? I specialize in medical weight loss,…

Flu visits up; 2 states reporting high activity — 7 notes

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COVID-19 deaths up 8% in 1 week: 8 CDC stats to know

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Fully vaccinated people getting COVID-19 will be ‘new normal,’ 1 expert says

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4 states set COVID-19 case records this week

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10 states COVID-19 may hit the hardest by Christmas: Mayo Clinic forecasts

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Seeking Refills: Aging Pharmacists Leave Drugstores Vacant in Rural America

Independent pharmacists who want to retire often have trouble attracting new pharmacists to take over their practices, particularly in rural areas. That can cause smaller towns to lose their pharmacies. With many pharmacists near retirement, the problem may only get worse.

Abortion Rights Advocates Try to Change Opinions With Deeply Personal Conversations

Even in states where abortion rights are likely to be preserved, Planned Parenthood turns to “deep canvassing” to fortify support.

Americans worry more about cancer, heart disease risk than COVID-19: Gallup

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