Category: Public Health

The White House’s plan to combat winter COVID-19 surges: 8 things to know

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Hospitals Refused to Give Patients Ivermectin. Lockdowns and Political Pressure Followed.

Hospitals in Montana and Idaho reported threats and harassment from public officials and family members of patients who were denied treatment with a drug not authorized to treat covid-19.

As Climate Worsens, Environmentalists Grapple With the Mental Toll of Activism

After her son’s death by suicide, a mother promotes mental health for environmentalists. It’s part of a larger push to address the burnout and psychological stress that can affect activists.

New York City opens supervised injection sites in a 1st for US

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Conservative Justices Seem Poised to Overturn Roe’s Abortion Rights

A majority of the members of the Supreme Court seemed sympathetic Wednesday during arguments to Mississippi’s assertion that the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized the procedure throughout the country, was wrongly decided.

California confirms nation’s 1st omicron case

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Immunocompromised people 3X more likely to get breakthrough COVID-19, study finds

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This state just passed Michigan as having most COVID-19 cases per capita

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For Older Adults, Smelling the Roses May Be More Difficult

The loss of smell is a common issue for many seniors and is often overlooked. Yet it can have serious consequences.

How providers, payers are responding to rising mental health concerns

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