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May 23 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Alert: Heart Risks for Young Men

The FDA has recently stepped in to update the warning labels for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The focus is on a specific side effect: heart inflammation, which seems to affect young males more than other groups. This move comes after new data and studies showed that this risk is higher

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May 22 2025HEALTH

Pastors and the Power of Vaccine Advocacy

In the fight against COVID-19, many groups sought ways to boost vaccination numbers. One effective strategy involved Black pastors in South Carolina. Their approach was studied using a model that looks at how new ideas spread. Ten in-depth interviews were conducted with these pastors. The goal was t

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May 22 2025HEALTH

Home Health and Telehealth: A Pandemic Pivot

The pandemic changed how home health agencies (HHAs) operated. Before COVID-19, telehealth was not widely used. It was more of an option than a necessity. The pandemic forced a shift. HHAs had to adapt quickly. They had to find ways to keep patients safe and cared for without putting them at risk.

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May 22 2025HEALTH

Long-Term COVID Recovery: The Role of Online Therapy

Many people who had COVID-19 are still dealing with long-term health problems. These issues, known as post-COVID-19 condition, can include extreme tiredness, breathing difficulties, and struggles with thinking clearly. These symptoms can make everyday tasks challenging. The good news is that there'

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May 22 2025HEALTH

What Really Drives COVID-19 Vaccine Choices?

The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that vaccines are key to stopping the virus. However, getting people to take the vaccine was not easy. Some groups were more hesitant than others. A large study looked into why some people chose to get vaccinated while others did not. The study surveyed over 5

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May 21 2025SCIENCE

Vaccine Responses: The Genetic Puzzle

The way people react to vaccines can be quite different. This is due to a mix of genes and outside factors. Let's dive into what we know about how genes play a role in how well vaccines work and any bad reactions that might happen. First off, let's talk about the COVID-19 vaccines. The pandemic gav

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May 21 2025CRIME

The End of a Fraudulent Scheme

The legal consequences of a major fraud case are still unfolding. The last person involved in a scheme to cheat an airline out of $32 million has been sentenced. The U. S. government announced the latest sentencing in the case. Skye Xu was sentenced to two years in prison. He paid around $4. 4 m

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May 21 2025HEALTH

Who Gets the Fall Covid Shot?

The Food and Drug Administration is gearing up to change how Covid vaccines are given out. Starting this fall, these vaccines will likely be reserved for older adults and those with specific health issues. This shift comes as officials question the benefit of extra doses for younger, healthier peopl

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May 21 2025POLITICS

The Unraveling of Cuomo's Political Reputation

Federal investigators have started to look into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. This is not a surprise. It has been in the works for a while. The investigation is based on claims that Cuomo was not truthful during a probe into his administration's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Republic

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Who Gets the COVID Shot Now?

The government has changed its mind about who should get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, only seniors and those with health issues will get the shot easily. This is a big shift from before, when almost everyone could get a vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has new rules. They want

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