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	health Daily update ⋅ March 9, 2021
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	CNN CDC releases highly anticipated guidance for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 CNN (CNN) New guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can safely visit with other vaccinated people and small groups of unvaccinated people in some circumstances, but there are still ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Vaccinated Americans may gather indoors in small groups but should still wear masks in public, the CDC said. The New York Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday issued long-awaited advice to Americans fully vaccinated against Covid-19, freeing them to take some liberties that the unvaccinated should not, including gathering indoors in small groups without ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Vaccinated Americans, Let the Unmasked Gatherings Begin (but Start Small) The New York Times The C.D.C. on Monday released long-awaited advice for immunized people, a glimpse at the next stage of the coronavirus pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post The Latest: Hungary sets virus records for hospitals, deaths Washington Post Nurses work in the COVID-19 ward at the Mellino Mellini hospital in Chiari, northern Italy, Monday, March 8, 2021. The 160-bed hospital in the Po River Valley town of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Does Uva Ursi Work for Urinary Tract Infections? Healthline They often require antibiotic treatment. But if you get them frequently, you might wonder whether there's a more natural way to treat or prevent them. Uva ursi is one popular over-the-counter remedy ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News From a prolonged pandemic, a rethink of life's milestones? ABC News As the pandemic enters its second year, there's a pent-up longing for normalcy, especially when it comes to life's milestones. By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press. March 9, 2021, 12:25 AM. • 6 min read. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Yearly Lung Cancer Scans Are Advised for People 50 and Over With Shorter Smoking Histories The New York Times The disease is the leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths, and the goal of the expanded screening is to find it early enough to cure it in more people at high risk because of smoking. In those individuals, annual CT scans can reduce the risk of death from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Many 'Long Covid' Patients Had No Symptoms From Their Initial Infection The New York Times An analysis of electronic medical records in California found that 32 percent started with asymptomatic infections but reported troubling aftereffects weeks and months later. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Alaska Leads COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts by Coordinating With Tribes and Receiving Territory Vaccine Allocations U.S. News & World Report White House coronavirus task force members in January praised Alaska for being one of the states leading the nation in vaccination rates. As of March 4, 22% of the state population has received at least one vaccine dose and 14.9% has been fully vaccinated, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post People are getting vaccinated due to their BMI. They have mixed feelings about it. Washington Post "I was trying to think of all the different things that maybe I could have been eligible for, because I have migraines. I've had recent surgery," says DiYenno, who lives in Upstate New York. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline What Parents Should Know About Rare Pediatric Syndrome Linked to COVID-19 Healthline But that doesn't mean they've been spared. Exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 puts kids at risk of a serious condition known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The condition can cause problems in major organs and, in some ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Severe Obesity Raises Risk of Covid-19 Hospitalization and Death, Study Finds The New York Times A large new study has confirmed an association between obesity and patient outcomes among people who contract the coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY New Mexico latest state to fully open schools; this week marks one year of shutdowns: Live COVID-19 updates USA TODAY Meanwhile, New York City high schools will also reopen for in-person learning March 22, Mayor Bill De Blasio announced Monday. Last week, Arizona gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order requiring classrooms to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Intellectual disability, obesity tied to COVID-19 hospitalization, death CIDRAP Intellectual disability is second only to old age as a risk factor for COVID-19 death, and obesity is linked to coronavirus-related hospitalization and death, two new studies find. Deadlier than heart, kidney, lung disease. The first study, led by researchers from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times COVID SCIENCE-Vaccine response may be weaker in elderly; Merck drug shows promise in reducing virus level Reuters March 8 (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Vaccine responses appear weaker in elderly. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Provincial Italian hospital overrun by virus variant ABC News The 160-bed hospital in the Po River Valley town of Chiari has no more beds for patients stricken with the highly contagious variant of COVID-19 first identified in Britain and which now has put hospitals in Italy's northern Brescia province on high alert. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Obesity a Big Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19, Study Confirms U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, March 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Yet another study confirms what doctors have long known: Being obese greatly raises the odds that if you contract COVID-19, your case could be a severe one. Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Covid-19's Lasting Effects on Mental Health—for Good and Bad The Wall Street Journal Americans are likely to continue to suffer from more psychological issues after the pandemic subsides. Experts offer their predictions for what that looks like, and what might help. Author. Betsy Morris. Published. March 8, 2021 11:54 am ET. Reading Time. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline What have we learned about COVID-19 'long haulers'? Healthline In the past year, "we've made a tremendous amount of progress that's both overwhelming and incremental," said Paula Traktman, PhD, a virologist and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Taking care of eyes that are dry, swollen or itchy Washington Post Here's how to recognize and treat four common eye conditions. Dry eye. Difficulty producing the necessary amount or quality of tears to keep eyes lubricated affects almost 20 percent of older adults ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NJ reports 20 COVID deaths, 2201 cases. State tops 2.5M vaccine doses administered. nj.com "We passed the 2 million mark just a week ago today. In seven days, we have delivered another 500,000 shots into the arms of New Jerseyans," Gov. Phil Murphy said. "It took us three weeks to move from 1 million to 2 million shots administered. We're on track ... Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com LIVE: Walz speaks on expanded vaccine eligibility after state hits 65+ goal KARE11.com ST PAUL, Minn. — Tuesday, March 9. Walz: Vaccinations to expand after hitting age 65-plus goal; Walz to speak at 9:30 a.m.; watch live below; Pop-up COVID testing site to open in Carver County following outbreak involving sports, young athletes; CDC says ... Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com Live updates: Nearly 20% of Minnesotans vaccinated with at least one dose KARE11.com ST PAUL, Minn — Monday, March 8. Pop-up COVID testing site to open in Carver County following outbreak involving sports, young athletes; CDC says people vaccinated with both doses can socialize with other vaccinated people with no masks; COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Is Fish Heart Healthy Food? It Depends MedPage Today Moderate fish consumption was associated with lower long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in high-risk individuals and those with existing vascular disease but not in the general population, according to a large pooled analysis. In the largely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study of coronavirus variants predicts virus evolving to escape current vaccines Medical Xpress A new study of the U.K. and South Africa variants of SARS-CoV-2 predicts that current vaccines and certain monoclonal antibodies may be less effective at neutralizing these variants and that the new variants raise the specter that reinfections could be more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast Post-Vaccine Israel Reopens with a Party Daily Beast BACK TO NORMAL? Getty. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Smithsonian obtains vial from 1st US COVID-19 vaccine dose ABC News The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has acquired the vial that contained the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered in the United States. By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press. March 9, 2021, 7:34 AM. • 4 min read. Share to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN It's not just you. Your pets are also putting on the pounds during the pandemic CNN Veterinarians across the US are noticing weight gain and higher levels of obesity in pets since the pandemic began, said Dr. Ernie Ward, veterinary food therapist and founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Bodybuilding steroids linked to long-term testicular damage, study finds CNN (CNN) Men who use anabolic steroids to build muscle for that "perfect bod" may be harming their testicular function for years after they stop taking the drugs, according to a new study of nonathletic bodybuilders. "It has been unclear whether illicit use of ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Experimental Drug May Fight Type 1 Diabetes WebMD If it gets the green light, it would become the first drug approved for delaying type 1 diabetes in high-risk people. In the earlier study, researchers found that two weeks of teplizumab infusions typically ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chron Texans don't have to prove they're eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and some are jumping the line. Chron When a new mom in Austin found out that COVID-19 vaccine appointments were open in Killeen, she sent her healthy, 28-year-old husband and her 65-year-old mother to get their injections. Both were vaccinated, despite only one of them being eligible ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News COVID-19 gives man a 3-hour-long erection Fox News A rare complication of the coronavirus appears to be painful, prolonged erections. One US victim of COVID-19 experienced priapism (a long-lasting erection) when, doctors believe, the disease caused blood to clot in his penis, according to a new study on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID-19 risk increases with airborne pollen Medical Xpress When airborne pollen levels are higher, increased SARS-CoV-2 infection rates can be observed. These results were determined by a large-scale study conducted by an international team headed by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Wearing a Mask Won't Ruin Your Workout, Study Shows U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, March 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- You're about to hop on an exercise bike and peddle your heart out, but will having to wear a face mask make it harder to breathe while you work out? Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Reports of 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases After Vaccine WebMD Mar 8, 2021 -- A small number of people have tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after being fully vaccinated, which is also known as a "breakthrough" case. The two-week mark is important because the body needs enough time to develop ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Long Island getting three more COVID-19 vaccination sites, as state's efforts ramp up Newsday The sites here will be located at the Suffolk County Community College campus in Brentwood, the SUNY Old Westbury Campus and the SUNY Stony Brook campus in Southampton. "Thanks to increasing vaccine supply from our partners ... Flag as irrelevant
	WUSA9.com VERIFY: Will getting a coronavirus vaccine cause a positive COVID test? WUSA9.com Our experts say the vaccine will not cause you to test positive on viral tests, such as the PCR or rapid tests. It is possible, however, to test positive on an antibody test. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Ohio man recovering after COVID-19 vaccine mix-up saw him get 2 doses hours apart, daughter claims Fox News He was reportedly transferred to Jamestowne Rehabilitation where staff transported him on Feb. 25 to Butler County Fairgrounds so he could receive his second dose of the vaccine. But his daughter, Dawn Smith Theodore, told WLWT5 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Coronavirus in Michigan: Here's what to know March 9, 2021 WDIV ClickOnDetroit DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 598,014 as of Monday, including 15,670 deaths, state officials report. Monday's update includes a total of 1,960 new cases and four additional deaths over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation US 3 medical innovations fueled by COVID-19 that will outlast the pandemic The Conversation US A number of technologies and tools got a chance to prove themselves for the first time in the context of COVID-19. Three researchers working in gene-based vaccines, wearable diagnostics and drug discovery explain how their work rose to the challenge of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News SARS-CoV-2 Variants B.1.351 and B.1.1.7 Show Resistance to Neutralizing Antibodies Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News One of the biggest questions has been whether the emerging variants will respond differently to neutralizing antibodies made by people who have been infected. This point is important to understand, as it may alter the ability of our current arsenal of therapeutics ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Op-Ed: The Misunderstood 'Magic' of Black Women in Health MedPage Today During Women's History Month, we often celebrate the loud and profound voices of women in politics and social justice. Yet, there is little praise for loud voices in medicine, particularly if they are Black women. That "voice," catchphrased as "Black Girl Magic," ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Slow pace of vaccine delivery risks global COVID-19 recovery The Hill But the occasions for celebration veil a deeper crisis, one that is leaving low- and middle-income countries even further behind than they were before the pandemic hit. As wealthy nations like the United States race ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Local Pharmacists Step up in COVID-19 Vaccination Effort U.S. News & World Report NEW YORK (AP) — They're just your regular neighborhood pharmacists, but some now wear superhero capes. Local pharmacy owners are filling in the gaps as federal, state and county authorities across the country struggle to ramp up vaccinations vital to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Here's where eligible Utahns can get COVID-19 vaccination appointments Salt Lake Tribune Another 700,000 Utahns just became eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday — the first day, officially, that people age 50 and up could sign up for an appointment. People with diabetes, chronic kidney disease or a body mass index of 30 or higher also ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill New study warns Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines could be far less effective against South Africa variant The Hill Researchers found a decline in neutralizing activity against B.1.351. By. Alexandra Kelley | March 8, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com LA May Soon Be Eligible For Widespread Reopenings Patch.com In the red tier, the state allows indoor dining and movie theaters and gyms to reopen. At the current rate of declining cases, Los Angeles is on track to move into the red tier next week. Throughout the pandemic, health officials have frequently adopted more ... Flag as irrelevant
	The River City News Beshear: 4th of Kentucky Adults Have Gotten at Least 1 Dose U.S. News & World Report PIPER HUDSPETH BLACKBURN, Associated Press. FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) — About a quarter of Kentucky adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday, adding he expects that number to rise as ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC CDC study finds about 78% of people hospitalized for Covid were overweight or obese CNBC A women walks down the street on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Jeff Haynes | AFP | Getty Images. An overwhelming majority of people who have been hospitalized, needed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress The benefits of the Mediterranean diet pass on to the families of patients who follow it Medical Xpress People living with a patient undergoing an intensive weight loss treatment also benefit from this therapy. This has been demonstrated by a team of researchers from the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM-Hospital del Mar) along with doctors ... Flag as irrelevant

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