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Newborns of Moms With COVID-19 Face Little Infection Risk: Study
In some reassuring news on the coronavirus front, a new study finds that pregnant women with COVID-19 rarely infect their newborn. That finding suggests that it may not be necessary to separate infected mothers from their infants...
- Posted October 14, 2020
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Losing Some TV Ads Might Reduce Childhood Obesity
Limiting TV ads for sugary, salty and high-fat foods and drinks might help reduce childhood obesity, British researchers suggest. They looked at advertising of these products between 5:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. If all such ads were...
- Posted October 14, 2020
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COVID Cases Climbing in 36 States
Coronavirus outbreaks in the Midwest and Western United States have driven the national case count to its highest level since August, fueling fears of what the coming winter will mean for the country. COVID-19 cases are starting...
- Posted October 14, 2020
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Health Highlights: Oct. 14, 2020
FDA Warns Companies About Illegal Sales of Dietary Supplements COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Study Paused Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Recalled Coronavirus Pandemic Will Cost U.S. $16 Trillion
- Posted October 14, 2020
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Second COVID Vaccine Trial Paused for Unexplained Illness
A second coronavirus vaccine trial was paused on Monday after an unexplained illness surfaced in one of the trial’s volunteers. Johnson & Johnson, which only began a phase 3 trial of its vaccine last month, did not...
- Posted October 13, 2020
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Blacks, Asians More Likely Than Whites to Have Severe COVID
Black and Asian COVID-19 patients are more likely than white patients to have severe illness, a new British study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,800 adult COVID-19 patients admitted to King’s College Hospital in London...
- Posted October 13, 2020
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Health Coverage Takes Big Hit With Pandemic-Related Job Cuts
Up to 7.7 million U.S. workers lost jobs with employer-sponsored health insurance during the coronavirus pandemic, and 6.9 million of their dependents also lost coverage, a new study finds. Workers in manufacturing, retail, accommodation and food services...
- Posted October 13, 2020
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Pandemic Dangers Drive Some Doctors to Switch Jobs, Retire Early
Dr. Brad Cotton enjoyed working on the front lines as an emergency room doctor. Yet in March, as the coronavirus pandemic burst through the doors at hospitals across the world, Cotton left that more dangerous work behind....
- Posted October 13, 2020
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Health Highlights: Oct. 13, 2020
Second Wave of Mental Health Fallout From Pandemic "Imminent," Experts Say New Coronavirus Can Survive on Some Surfaces Up to 28 Days First Confirmed U.S. Case of COVID-19 Reinfection
- Posted October 13, 2020
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Cancer Takes Heavy Toll on Women’s Work and Finances: Study
Young women with cancer are at a high risk for employment and financial consequences, a new study finds. “Our study addresses the burden of employment disruption and financial hardship among young women with cancer — a group...
- Posted October 12, 2020