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Friday, September 2, 2022

Think You Have Long COVID? See Your Primary Care Doc First

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Many patients dealing long COVID symptoms might be tempted to go straight to a specialist. But medical experts recommend starting in a different place: primary care.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220902/think-you-have-long-covid-see-your-primary-care-doc-first?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The Truth About Soy and Breast Cancer

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WebMD clears up the confusion on how this plant protein affects your breast cancer risk.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/soy-effects-on-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

CDC Votes to Allow Use of Omicron Vaccine Boosters

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CDC advisors somewhat reluctantly voted in support of new bivalent versions of COVID-19 vaccines despite a lack of clinical trial data, citing the example of annual flu-shot revisions.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20220901/cdc-votes-on-omicron-boosters?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Alcohol Warning Labels Need an Update, Researchers Say

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Warning labels on alcohol products are outdated and do not reflect the harms caused by alcohol, including the increased risk of cancer, say the authors of an NEJM article.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20220901/alcohol-warning-labels-need-an-update-researchers-say?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Deadly 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Looks Like Candy, Could Entice Kids

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The bright colors, shapes, and sizes of fentanyl pills and powder are to attract and drive addiction among kids and young adults.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20220901/deadly-rainbow-fentanyl-looks-like-candy-could-entice-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids: Good News, With Some Complications

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Audiologists, even those who generally support the idea of non-prescription hearing aids, worry that without an initial evaluation and ongoing care, people will buy the devices without understanding how to use or adjust them.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/fda-otc-hearing-aids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

COVID Omicron Boosters About to Arrive, With Some Controversy

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Updated COVID vaccines are expected to be available by Labor Day, but public health experts have mixed feelings, with some citing lack of human data and others saying the need is urgent.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20220831/covid-omicron-boosters-about-to-arrive-with-some-controversy?src=RSS_PUBLIC