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Long-Awaited Major Test of Possible Lyme Vaccine is Now Underway
Lyme is a growing problem, with cases rising and warming weather helping ticks expand their habitat.
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What Is Polio?
Polio is the state of paralysis caused by the highly contagious poliovirus. Here’s what you need to know to protect your family.
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California Man Infected With COVID-19 and Monkeypox at the Same Time
A California man says he tested positive for COVID-19 and was diagnosed with monkeypox at the same time.
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What Is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Medical Condition Causing Justin Bieber's Facial Paralysis?
Singer Justin Bieber announced on Instagram Friday that he has Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a diagnosis more commonly seen in older adults that’s left him partially paralyzed in the face.
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What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a serious condition that can cause permanent hearing loss and facial weakness. Justin Bieber has recently spoken out about this virus causing his break from performing. Here’s some important things to know about the condition that has partially paralyzed the Canadian pop singer’s face.
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Some Cancer Patients Can Skip Some Treatments, 2 New Studies Show
Researchers are looking for ways to precisely predict which cancer patients can avoid unneeded treatment to cut down on harmful side effects and unnecessary costs.
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CIA Director William Burns Tests Positive for Covid After Meeting With Biden, But Is Not Considered a Close Contact
Burns, who is fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19, last met with President Joe Biden on Wednesday morning.
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Biden Warns U.S. Won't Have Enough Covid Vaccine Shots This Fall If Congress Fails to Pass Funding
However, Biden said the U.S. currently has enough vaccine supply to ensure people ages 50 and older can get their fourth doses.
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Next Decade Will Transform Health Care More Than Past Century: Johnson & Johnson CEO
Johnson & Johnson’s new CEO Joaquin Duato says in his first interview that AI in medicine will lead to innovations including real-time surgery decisions.
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Why Delta Air Lines' Health Chief Thinks the Airplane Mask Mandate Will Soon Be Lifted
The U.S. airplane and airport mask mandate will likely be lifted on April 18 or “shortly thereafter,” according to Delta’s chief health officer.
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Watch Live: Biden Speaks About Fight Against Covid as More Contagious Omicron BA.2 Gains Ground
President Joe Biden will give an update on the U.S. fight against Covid-19 and receive his second vaccine booster shot.
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Top FDA Official Says Fully Vaccinated Americans May Need More Covid Shots This Fall
Dr. Peter Marks said the U.S. might need to switch to a different vaccine that targets specific variants of Covid.
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More Contagious Omicron BA.2 Subvariant Now Dominant in the U.S., CDC Says
The more contagious omicron subvariant, BA.2, is now the dominant version of Covid in the U.S., at nearly 55% of sequenced Covid cases, according to the CDC.
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CDC Recommends Fourth Pfizer and Moderna Covid Vaccine Doses for People Age 50 and Older
The CDC and FDA made the decision without consulting their committees of independent vaccine experts.
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Hong Kong Faces ‘Tough Balancing Act' as It Looks to Ease Some Border Restrictions, Official Says
Hong Kong intends to ease a travel ban on flights from nine countries, including the U.S. and U.K. and Australia from April 1.
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Watch Live: Biden Discusses Proposed Tax on Ultra-Rich and Defense Spending in 2023 Budget
[The stream is slated to start at 2:45 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] President Joe Biden is scheduled to unveil his 2023 federal budget on Monday afternoon at the White House. The budget request to Congress features tax hikes on the ultra-wealthy and corporations while providing billions of…
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Most Medical Debt Is Coming Off Credit Reports. Here's What to Do If Yours Doesn't
Equifax, Experian and TransUnion recently announced that starting July 1, they will remove nearly 70% of medical debt from credit reports.
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China Is Shutting Down Shanghai in Two Phases to Control Covid
China’s biggest city of Shanghai began a two-stage lockdown Monday as authorities try to control the country’s worst Covid-19 outbreak since the pandemic began.
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Stem Cells May Finally Offer a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes effects 537 million people globally, but there’s been no promising cure. Now, stem cells may finally offer a way to create new insulin-making cells.
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Google Search Will Soon Let You Book Checkups and Other Medical Appointments
The company announced the feature at its sponsored health event The Check Up.