Precautions Important With New Coronavirus Variant

Doctors on the pandemic's front line say people shouldn't panic, but should definitely adhere even more closely to proven infection control measures, like mask wearing and social distancing. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201231/precautions-even-more-important-with-new-coronavirus-variant-experts?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Get Out: Nature Is the Fix for COVID-19 Stress

Millions of other Americans trying to cope with the pandemic and its restrictions have discovered -- or rediscovered -- the power of the outdoors and nature to ease stress. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201231/get-out-nature-is-the-fix-for-covid-19-stress?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Pandemic Tougher on Mental Health For Women Than Men

Sleep problems, depression and anxiety symptoms were more common in women than in men, according to the report published online recently in the journal Frontiers in Global Women's Health. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201230/pandemic-may-be-tougher-on-womens-mental-health-than-mens?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Will COVID Stifle Usual January Rush to Gyms?

Up to 40% of gym members are training at home, according to an industry trade group and between 20% and 30% of gyms will close permanently because of the pandemic. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201230/will-covid-stifle-usual-january-rush-to-gyms?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Dos and Don’ts for Senior Fitness

Staying active helps you live a longer, healthier life, and may also boost your brain health. See our dos and don'ts for healthy aging for seniors. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/healthy-senior-fitness?src=RSS_PUBL...

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New U.S. Diet Guide Emphasizes Balance Through Life

Publication of the guidelines is mandated by the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990. The guidelines are used to develop, put in place, and evaluate federal food, nutrition, and health policies, as well as to help people eat a healthy diet. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20201229/new-us-diet-guide-emphasizes-balances-through-life?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Your Boss May Require You to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

More than 60% of 100 human resource leaders surveyed in a Dec. 9 poll said they would encourage employees to get vaccinated rather than require it. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20201229/your-boss-may-require-you-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Blood Pressure Often Differs Widely Between Arms

Blood pressure readings between the two arms can be different, and that disparity can sometimes be a warning sign of heart trouble down the road. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20201228/blood-pressure-often-differs-widely-between-two-arms-study?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID-19 Survival Declines When Brain Affected: Study

Among patients who had brain imaging, 55 were diagnosed with stroke and 258 had confusion or altered thinking ability. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201228/covid-19-survival-declines-when-brain-affected-study?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Making Boredom Help You Thrive During COVID-19

Pandemics breed boredom for many. And for some people, boredom leads to risk-taking that can spread disease. But no matter how bored you are, psychologists say, understanding boredom can help anyone survive the current pandemic. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201228/making-boredom-help-you-thrive-during-covid-19?src=RSS_PUBL...

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What Not to Say to Someone With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an often misunderstood disease. People who have it can be in intense pain but not look or act like it. Here’s what not to say to people with RA. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/features/ra-what-not-say?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Eviction Bans Keep Renters Home, Curb COVID Spread

The Eviction Lab at Princeton University estimates there have been more than 150,000 evictions during the pandemic in the 27 cities it tracks. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201228/evicdtion-bans-keep-renters-home-curb-covid-spread?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Fauci: Worst Yet to Come as COVID-19 Surges

Biden recently said that the "darkest days" in the coronavirus pandemic are ahead and urged Americans to prepare themselves for a difficult struggle. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201228/fauci-worst-yet-to-come-as-covid-19-surges?src=RSS_PUBL...

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6 Ways to Improve Your Back Pain

Everyone gets back pain at some time. Here are six ways to help you improve your back pain. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/features/6-back-pain-tips?src=RSS_PUBL...

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What Do Athletes Want You to Know About Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Athletes with RA don’t always stay in the game, but those who do inspire us all. Here’s what three very different athletes want you to know, especially if you’re an athlete with RA, too. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/features/ra-athletes-know?src=RSS_PUBL...

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More Americans Willing to Get COVID Vaccine

Polls conducted by Gallup, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Research Center all show vaccine acceptance rates rising from about 50% this summer to more than 60% and, in one poll, 73%. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20201228/more-americans-willing-to-get-covid-vaccine?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Which Seafood Has the Most Microplastics?

The investigators found that mollusks (such as clams, mussels, oysters and scallops) had the highest levels. Mollusks collected off the coasts of Asia were the most heavily contaminated with microplastics. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20201228/which-seafood-has-the-highest-amount-of-microplastics?src=RSS_PUBL...

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A Day in the Life of Someone With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Here’s a first-person look at what it’s like to live with RA every day. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/features/day-in-life-ra?src=RSS_PUBL...

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State-by-State Guide to COVID Vaccine Information

While most people can't get a COVID-19 vaccine yet, they can find more information about it on state public health departments. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20201224/state-by-state-guide-to-covid-vaccine-information?src=RSS_PUBL...

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6 Ways to Improve Your Back Pain

Everyone gets back pain at some time. Here are six ways to help you improve your back pain. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/features/12-back-pain-tips?src=RSS_PUBL...

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As COVID Numbers Rise, So Does 'Psychic Numbing'

Indifference that sets in when we're faced with a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic is known by mental health experts as psychic numbing. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201223/as-covid-numbers-rise-so-does-psychic-numbing?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Looking Back on 2020: Top COVID-19 Search Terms

WebMD recaps the top search terms around coronavirus and COVID-19 for the past year. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201223/looking-back-on-2020-top-covid-search-terms?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID Doesn't Pass to Baby During Pregnancy

women, pregnant, baby, COVID-19, expecting, pass, fetus, study from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201222/covid-doesnt-pass-from-mom-to-fetus-during-pregnancy-study?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Fauci: ‘Umbrella of Protection’ Possible By Summer

Top public health official Anthony Fauci, MD, says Americans should be able to return to some normal activities and attend events again by mid- to late summer, if the COVID-19 vaccine rollout goes smoothly. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201223/fauci-umbrella-of-protection-possible-by-summer?src=RSS_PUBL...

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From Public to Personal: Pandemic Lessons Learned

WebMD asked health experts on the front lines of the nation’s COVID-19 response effort to weigh in on lessons learned from the pandemic and to reflect on how the crisis has affected them personally. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201223/from-public-to-personal-pandemic-lessons-learned?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Can Your IUD Make You Gain Weight?

Many women avoid birth control methods they think will cause weight gain. An IUD isn’t likely to bring extra pounds. It’s also one of the most effective and easy-to-use contraceptives on the market. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/iud-weight-gain?src=RSS_PUBL...

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What’s Next in MS Treatment

How far have we come in treating MS? How close are we to a cure? Learn about where we are now and what’s next in treating and managing MS. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/ms-next-in-treatment?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Can You Remove an IUD on Your Own?

A professor who led a study on women’s attempts to remove their IUDs found there’s a high risk of failure, but there’s really no harm in doing it yourself if you want to try. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/iud-remove?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Advocate for Yourself

What can I do to advocate for myself? How can I work with my doctor to manage RA? What can I do if I don’t agree with my doctor? How can I stand up for myself? Learn how to play an active role in your RA treatment and advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office and beyond. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/features/ra-advocate?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Congress Passes Pandemic Economic Relief Package

Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package on Monday that will authorize direct payments of $600 to any American who made less than $75,000 in the last tax year, with checks arriving as early as next week. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201222/congress-passes-pandemic-economic-relief-package?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Best Exercises for Heart Failure

Activity may be just what the doctor ordered for your heart failure. Here are some of the best exercises to keep your ticker working like clockwork. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/features/best-exercises-heart-failure?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Poll: Mask Wearing Declines Even as COVID Spreads

Despite more Americans saying they know someone who's been sickened or even died from COVID-19, there's been a decline in the percentage who say they always wear a mask when they leave their home. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201222/mask-wearing-declines-even-as-covid-19-touches-more-us-lives-poll?src=RSS_PUBL...

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What We Learned From Pain of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease that can upend lives. Learn how two people ultimately found a way to forge ahead after their diagnoses. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/features/arthritis-as-patient-stories-journeys?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Lean Cuisine Meals Recalled Due to Plastic Pieces

More than 92,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meals have been recalled because they may contain pieces of plastic, Nestle Prepared Foods says. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20201222/lean-cuisine-meals-recalled-due-to-plastic-pieces?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Women Less Likely to Get Life-Saving Heart Treatments

Women who are resuscitated from cardiac arrest are less likely to receive two common treatments once they arrive at the hospital, and are much more likely to die while hospitalized than men, a new study finds. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20201221/women-less-likely-to-survive-out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest?src=RSS_PUBL...

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UC: Can the Autoimmune Protocol Diet Help?

Can a diet called the autoimmune protocol, or AIP, improve your ulcerative colitis? Possibly. Some people say elimination diets, like AIP and others, put their disease in remission. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/features/uc-autoimmune-protocol-diet?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID Variant in UK Sparks Travel Restrictions

A highly transmissible coronavirus variant detected in the United Kingdom has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to shut down parts of the country, triggering other nations to impose travel and shipping restrictions. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201221/covid-variant-in-uk-sparks-travel-restrictions?src=RSS_PUBL...

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10 Questions With Keke Palmer

Actor Keke Palmer talks about the Black Lives Matter movement, staying centered through meditation, and more. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/take-10-keke-palmer?src=RSS_PUBL...

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WebMD Poll: More Want COVID-19 Vaccine Earlier

Increasing numbers of people want the COVID-19 vaccine sooner, a new WebMD poll finds. About 37% of people said they plan to get a vaccine in the next 3 months, compared to 27% in September and 26% in July. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20201221/webmd-poll-more-want-covid19-vaccine-earlier?src=RSS_PUBL...

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The Vaccine Was Fast. Here's How to Make it Faster

The most ambitious vaccine deployment in history promises to stop a pandemic that has already claimed 1.67 million lives. But what if a vaccine for COVID-19 had been available sooner, say as early as March? from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20201219/the-vaccine-was-fast-heres-how-to-make-it-faster?src=RSS_PUBL...

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FDA Authorizes use of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Moderna's vaccine joins Pfizer's COVID-19 shot as the first two to be approved for use in the United States, raising hopes for mass vaccinations soon. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201217/fda-authorizes-use-of-moderna-covid-19-vaccine?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Can Marijuana or CBD Help With Ulcerative Colitis?

Can marijuana or CBD help manage the symptoms of ulcerative colitis? from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/features/marijuana-cbd-ulcerative-colitis?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Can Marijuana or CBD Help With My Crohn's Disease?

There’s a little evidence that cannabis may help with some symptoms of Crohn’s, including improving appetite and sleep, but there's a lot to consider first before you try it. Learn more. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/features/crohns-disease-marijuana-cbd?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Nursing Homes Need Strong Vaccine Pitch to Residents

More than half of long-term care residents have cognitive impairment or dementia, raising questions about whether they will understand the details about the fastest and most extensive vaccination effort in U.S. history. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20201217/with-vaccine-delivery-imminent-nursing-homes-must-make-a-strong-pitch-to-residents?src=RSS_PUBL...

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IUD: What I Wish I Knew

Does getting an IUD hurt? Will my periods change? What type of IUD is best? Learn what women wish they had known before they got an IUD. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/iud-wish-knew?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Most Americans Oppose COVID Vaccine Mandates

Nearly 49% of respondents said they would "accept" a state mandate requiring children to be vaccinated in order to attend school. But support fell to 41% when respondents were asked about a state vaccine mandate for all adults. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201218/most-americans-oppose-covid-vaccine-mandates-survey?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID Far More Lethal Than Flu, Data Shows

The death rate among COVID-19 patients was 18.5%, while it was 5.3% for those with the flu. Those with COVID were nearly five times more likely to die than flu patients, according to the study published online Dec. 15 in the BMJ. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201218/covid-19-is-far-more-lethal-damaging-than-flu-data-shows?src=RSS_PUBL...

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No Link Seen Between COVID, Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition that attacks the peripheral nervous system, typically causing numbness, weakness and pain. In severe cases, it can cause paralysis and is sometimes fatal. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201218/no-link-seen-between-covid-guillain-barre-syndrome?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Vitamins and Supplements That May Help With Schizophrenia

If you or a loved one has schizophrenia, you may wonder whether medication alone is enough to treat or prevent symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and aggression. Learn more about what the research shows and what doctors recommend. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/features/vitamins-supplements?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COPD: Can CBD Help?

COPD makes it hard to breathe. Can CBD help people with this condition? from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/features/cbd-help-copd?src=RSS_PUBL...

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