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Monday, May 3, 2021

Herd Immunity for Americans May Be an Elusive Goal

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Many scientists and public health experts now believe that herd immunity cannot be reached in the foreseeable future.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210503/herd-immunity-for-americans-may-be-an-elusive-goal?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New Insights Into Parkinson's Hallucinations

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A new study sheds light on what is happening in the brain.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20210503/new-insights-into-parkinsons-hallucinations?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Why U.S. Hispanic People Got COVID at Higher Rates

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A new study claims workplace exposure to the new coronavirus is a major reason for Hispanic Americans' disproportionately high COVID-19 death rate.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210503/why-us-hispanic-people-got-covid-at-higher-rates?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Opioids After Dental Work May Be Dangerous

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A new study warns getting a prescription for an opioid painkiller from your dentist could put you or your family at risk for an overdose.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/news/20210503/opioids-after-dental-work-may-be-dangerous?src=RSS_PUBLIC

It's Getting Tougher to Find a Doctor in Rural America

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Health care in rural America has become ever more scarce during the coronavirus pandemic, with folks finding it increasingly difficult to find a doctor or get to a hospital.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210503/its-getting-tougher-to-find-a-doctor-in-rural-america?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Blood Type Might Raise Odds for Certain Health Conditions

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Certain blood types may increase a person's risk of different health problems, a new study suggests.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/dvt/news/20210430/blood-type-might-raise-odds-for-certain-health-conditions?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Are You Ready for a Post-COVID Dating Tsunami?

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Many singles are emerging from the pandemic equal parts eager and reluctant -- craving intimacy more than ever but feeling woefully out of practice.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210430/are-you-ready-for-a-post-covid-dating-tsunami?src=RSS_PUBLIC