Health and Lifestyle
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Racial Disparities Among Chicago Children With Asthma
A recent study by the Respiratory Health Association (RHA) reveals the racial gap among Chicago's children with asthma is widening....
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Biden Administration’s New Strategy to Handle BA.5 Coronavirus Subvariant
The Biden administration formulated a plan to handle the contagious BA.5 coronavirus subvariant, including a vaccine strategy. The government warned...
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FDA Approves New COVID Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new two-dose COVID vaccine called Novavax. This injection is based more...
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If a Mother’s Life Is at Risk Doctors Must Offer an Abortion Says DHHS
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) told healthcare providers they must be prepared to offer and...
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Health Officials Confirm 105 Cases of Monkeypox in Chicago
Health officials have confirmed 105 cases of monkeypox in Chicago. The first probable case was discovered in the early part...
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Vitamin D Overdose May Lead to a Range of Health Issues
Doctors warn that vitamin D supplement overdose is harmful because it may lead to a range of severe health conditions...
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An Underactive Thyroid Can Increase Dementia Risk by 80%
Researchers have been working tirelessly trying to figure out what causes dementia. Of course, the main could be aging, however,...
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Omicron Subvariant Becomes Dominant in the US
A new omicron subvariant (BA.5) has become dominant in the United States. As of Saturday, the subvariant accounts for roughly...
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Chocolate Is the Ultimate Mood Booster
One of the most beloved flavors worldwide is chocolate. Nine out of ten people love this ultimate mood booster. For...
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Monkeypox Vaccines Roll Out in States With High Case Rates
Courtesy of Colin Charles (Flickr CC0) The Biden administration from the White House and the Department of Health and Human...
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