If you’re debating which one to get, keep an eye out for the CDC’s upcoming guidance and talk with your doctor about which booster might be best for you.
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Time to rethink daily doses of aspirin if you don’t have heart disease, experts say
The pain reliever can be a lifesaver, helping to reduce the likelihood of heart attack or stroke for some. But regular use may cause serious side effects, notably internal bleeding.
The Big Number: At least 27 vaccines are available in the U.S.
They include ones to prevent polio, diphtheria, hepatitis, tetanus, whooping cough, mumps, measles, the flu and other diseases.
Can test kits of our bodies’ microbiome aid in our health? I tried one of them.
The firms say the results from their kits can help you map your microbiome, improve disease symptoms and even lose weight. Some also sell vitamins and probiotics.
Cancer report shows patients face a hardship besides the illness: Zooming bills
In 2019, patients shouldered a whopping $21.09 billion in costs — a significant burden for people dealing with a potentially deadly disease.
What you need to know about the coronavirus vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
Children ages 5 to 11 are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in the United States, which health experts say is key in halting virus spread and preventing serious illness.
Consistently eating the right foods can help your hearing, vision and teeth
Certain items rich in antioxidants can help keep ears, eyes and teeth healthy, an expert says. Here are some good suggestions.
Tackling racial disparities in cancer care by creating new ways for institutions to operate
N.C. health system program developed interventions to get patients to treatment and to push the completion of medical therapies for the poor and people of color in the region.
The Big Number: Americans consume about 3,400 mg of salt per day, FDA says
Federal guidelines recommend eating no more than 2,300 mg per day for people 14 and older. Too much sodium can cause health problems, such as strokes and heart ailments.
Medicare Advantage plans are an option this sign-up season, but make sure they fit your needs
Open enrollment began this month. Under these plans, beneficiaries still generally end up with significant out-of-pocket costs for many services, a recent study by KFF found.
