The state’s vaccination rate is among the lowest in the country, and officials are trying to change that one person at a time rather than through mandates.
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White House moves to shield pandemic response if the government shuts down
Contingency staffing plans show that the FDA, CDC and NIH would continue their efforts to combat covid-19.
At-home workouts that will work for your way of living
A wide selection is available for your exercise needs. Here are the pros and cons for the programs.
Studying the effect of racism on Black women’s brains finds traumalike impact
A small study found that Black women with racial discrimination experiences had more response activity in brain regions that are associated with vigilance to threats.
Big Number: Over 1.2 billion people around the world suffer from hypertension
Researchers project that 652 million men and 626 million women have high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and heart and kidney failure.
New Alzheimer’s drug is for those with mild cognitive impairment. But who has that disorder?
Carefully selecting patients with MCI who might respond to the medicine Aduhelm is “becoming a priority,” one expert says.
As menopause hit, my libido waned, my brain felt dull. So I gave testosterone a try.
Within weeks, I was feeling good. But the therapy can have scary side effects, and using the hormone pellets also raised other concerns about my life.
E-bikes get up to speed in popularity, providing a workout easier on the heart
Their sales have climbed steadily over the past decade — reaching a fever pitch during the pandemic. Supporters also tout the steady physical activity they provide for many.
Pandemic creates a cycle of decline of physical activity and mental health, study suggests
Calling it a broad-scale problem, researchers say changes are needed to make activity — and open spaces — more accessible to all.
Your coronavirus questions, answered: Could you still test positive for covid-19 months after the infection?
Yes, some people could continue to test positive for that long, but this does not mean they are still contagious to others.
