No Omicron immunity without booster, study finds

An additional “booster” dose of Moderna or Pfizer mRNA-based vaccine…

Lessons from a pandemic

The initial surge of COVID-19 patients in Boston-area hospitals has…

High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds

High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of…

Health News

Kennedy names new members of CDC vaccine advisory panel days after removing previous advisers

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How changes to Covid-19 vaccine policy in the US may affect you

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Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies – nearly 260 of them

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US children are much more likely to die than kids in similar countries, study finds

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How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are widely…

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence…

Walking faster may reduce your risk of abnormal heart rhythms, study finds

You may be able to lower your risk for developing heart rhythm abnormalities by speeding up your walking pace. That’s…

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence…