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A Potential Reason Behind COVID Vaccines' Waning Benefit

Long-lived plasma cell compartment in the bone marrow may hold the answer, says researcher

Nov 15, 2024
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An Update on Therapeutics for COVID-19

New research focuses on interventions for highest-risk patients

Nov 15, 2024
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Nurse Suicides High During the Pandemic, but Feared Surge Never Materialized

"Hero praise" may have been protective, but a disciplinary pause could also have played a role

Nov 15, 2024
A photo of a female nurse in full protective gear checking a COVID patient’s blood sugar level.
Physicians Rarely Disciplined by Medical Boards for Spreading Misinformation

Editorialists say sanctions should be rare and discipline may be better left to other agencies

Nov 12, 2024
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Anti-Vaxxer Gets 5 Years for Encouraging Terrorism During the Pandemic

One social media post described "whacking" England's chief medical officer over the head

Nov 12, 2024
A photo of people lined up outside of a COVID vaccination center in England.
When's the Best Time to Get Your Flu and COVID Shots?

It's important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, health officials say

Nov 08, 2024
A photo of pharmacist holding a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in New York, on Sept. 24, 2024.
How Trump's Win Affects Healthcare; Uptick in COVID; Pesticides and Prostate Cancer

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Nov 06, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Year in Review: COVID-19

A look back at newsworthy stories of 2024

Nov 04, 2024
2024 YEAR IN REVIEW COVID-19 over a computer rendering of a COVID virus particle.
Medicare Finalizes Doc Pay Cut; Mask Mandates Return; Top Voter Concerns

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Nov 04, 2024
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Public Health Department Barred From Giving COVID Vaccine

Experts say it's a first

Nov 01, 2024
A photo of a syringe lying next to vials of COVID-19 booster vaccines at an inoculation station in Jackson, Mississippi.
Opinion
What's Our Capacity for Measuring Hospital Capacity?

With respiratory virus season coming, resumed reporting is critical

Oct 31, 2024
A photo of patient beds in the hallway of an overcrowded hospital.
Ex-Gov. May Face Charges Over COVID; Autism Dx Up 175%; Can Fasting Help Kidneys?

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Oct 31, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Opinion
Old Drugs, New Tricks: The Power of Medication Repurposing

COVID highlighted the untapped potential of existing treatments

Oct 30, 2024
A computer rendering of antibodies attacking a COVID virus.
Ebola-Like Virus Death in the U.S.; Pill Cuts COVID Spread; What Are Healthy Diets?

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Oct 29, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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