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Dental benefits in Medicare package a key focus for White House officials - The Washington Post

The changes must still be approved by Congress, but Biden administration officials are already working to see how quickly they could implement any changes.

health - The Washington Post
10:41am PDT - September 1st, 2021

How to think about your immunity if you're one of the nearly 39 million Americans who've had COVID-19 - Yahoo! Voices

Being infected with the coronavirus doesn't guarantee long-term immunity, so experts still advise people who've had COVID-19 to get vaccinated.

health - Business Insider
9:53am PDT - September 1st, 2021

At least 15M Covid vaccine doses have been wasted in the U.S. since March, new data shows - NBC News

As countries across the world clamor for Covid-19 vaccine doses, U.S. pharmacy chains and state health departments have thrown millions away.

health - NBC News
9:13am PDT - September 1st, 2021

With 4 months left in 2021, here's where the US stands with Covid-19 - CNN

Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths are now back to levels nott seen since the winter.

health - CNN
9:08am PDT - September 1st, 2021

Coronavirus: UK daily deaths above 200 for first time since March - BBC News

The number of coronavirus patients in hospital on ventilators is also the highest for six months.

health - BBC News
8:45am PDT - September 1st, 2021

Why high cholesterol can help cancer spread: Mouse study sheds light - Medical News Today

A new analysis in mice and Petri dishes suggests that elevated cholesterol levels fuel cancer cells by increasing resistance to a form of cell death.

health - Medical News Today
8:22am PDT - September 1st, 2021

Long Covid in children 'nowhere near scale feared' - BBC News

Public should be reassured over rates of persistent symptoms, leading child health experts say.

health - BBC News
7:37am PDT - September 1st, 2021

3 times as many people died in August than in July; hospitals again preparing for oxygen shortages: Latest COVID-19 updates - Yahoo News

August's delta variant-driven COVID-19 surge made it one of the worst months of the entire pandemic. Latest updates.

health - USA Today
7:15am PDT - September 1st, 2021

A church camp didn't require vaccinations or masks. It's now linked to 180 covid cases, CDC says. - The Washington Post

The church camp outbreak fueled by the highly transmissible delta variant occurred at the Crossing Camp in Rushville, Ill., which did not urge teens to be vaccinated or masked.

health - The Washington Post
7:12am PDT - September 1st, 2021

Nursing home reports Covid outbreak among ‘fully vaccinated residents and staff’ - The Irish Times

Laurel Lodge in Longford town suspended visits after ‘14 to 15 cases’ cases detected

health - The Irish Times
7:00am PDT - September 1st, 2021

Victoria premier extends statewide lockdown, again, as Aussie police granted power to covertly HACK citizens’ phones & alter data - RT

Victoria’s premier has announced that a statewide lockdown will remain in place until most residents are vaccinated, just days after Australia adopted new legislation giving sweeping surveillance and spy powers to police.

health - RT
6:57am PDT - September 1st, 2021

Mild breakthrough cases can feel severe even as vaccine keeps you out of hospital. How to weigh risk - The Washington Post

Those cases can be as modest as a few days of sniffles, but, in other circumstances, can spawn debilitating headaches and fatigue.

health - The Washington Post
2:13pm PDT - August 31st, 2021

Child Covid-19 hospitalizations reach a new high. That's not the only reason kids need to be protected from Delta, doctors say - CNN

Doctors say keeping kids Covid-free is critical to ensure in-person learning, prevent long-term complications and help stave off more aggressive variants for everyone.

health - CNN
1:49pm PDT - August 31st, 2021

Covid-19: Support in Devon and Cornwall to be worked out in days - BBC News

The extra resources are aimed at tackling rising coronavirus cases in Devon and Cornwall.

health - BBC News
1:21pm PDT - August 31st, 2021

No evidence that Ivory Coast patient had Ebola, says WHO - Reuters

New testing has found no evidence that the woman in Ivory Coast who tested positive earlier this month for Ebola actually had the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.

health - Reuters
12:39pm PDT - August 31st, 2021

White House COVID-19 czar urges businesses require employees to be vaccinated - Fox News

The White House COVID-19 response team Tuesday urged businesses in the country to require employees to be vaccinated.

health - Fox News
12:38pm PDT - August 31st, 2021

180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church camp and conference: CDC | TheHill - The Hill

Scores of COVID-19 cases were linked to a mid-June Illinois churc...

health - The Hill
12:28pm PDT - August 31st, 2021

J&J halts southern Africa HIV vaccine trial as prevention insufficient - News24

Johnson & Johnson stopped a mid-stage test of its HIV vaccine in southern Africa after the shot showed insufficient ability to protect people from contracting the virus.

health - News24
10:44am PDT - August 31st, 2021

Brazilian viper venom may become tool in fight against COVID, study shows - Reuters

Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey cells, a possible first step toward a drug to combat the virus causing COVID-19.

health - Reuters
10:33am PDT - August 31st, 2021

DaBaby meets with HIV organizations after homophobic comment controversy - USA TODAY

DaBaby joined a virtual, private meeting last week to discuss HIV education in wake of his scandal over homophobic comments earlier this summer.

health - USA Today
10:01am PDT - August 31st, 2021

When is SARS-CoV-2 transmission most likely to occur? - Medical News Today

A new study finds that people with SARS-CoV-2 were most likely to transmit the virus between 2 days before and 3 days after symptom onset.

health - Medical News Today
9:45am PDT - August 31st, 2021

Criminal past no hindrance for organ donation: HC - Times of India

In the judgment, Justice PV Kunhikrishnan said, "There is no difference between the organ of a person without a criminal antecedent and the organ of a

health - The Times of India
9:13am PDT - August 31st, 2021

Obesity among children ages 5 to 11 rises during the pandemic - The Washington Post

The average 5-year old (around 40 pounds) saw a 12.5 percent weight gain during the pandemic. The average 11-year-old (around 82 pounds) saw a more than 6 percent weight gain, according to the study. Before the pandemic, about 36 percent of 5- to 11-year-olds…

health - The Washington Post
8:25am PDT - August 31st, 2021

Exercise staves off Alzheimer's by affecting iron in the brain - Medical News Today

New research in mice suggests that exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s disease by improving iron metabolism in the brain.

health - Medical News Today
8:11am PDT - August 31st, 2021

Some of the top wrist braces of 2021 - Medical News Today

Wrist braces keep the joint in a neutral position and may ease wrist aches and pains. Read on to learn more about how a wrist brace can help and where to buy one online.

health - Medical News Today
7:59am PDT - August 31st, 2021

RT @thehill: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new budget ensures all public school students get two free meals a day, places more priority…

Jim Lockwood (@RealJimLockwood)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
RT @thelomartin: these bars going too fucking far fr, health insurance??? who tf ordered health insurance??? https://t.co/cdu52rTvAm

RT @thelomartin: these bars going too fucking far fr, health insurance??? who tf ordered health insurance??? https://t.co/cdu52rTvAm

PEACHES (@byeedrelynn)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @ClintVSmith: this would be more interesting if National had committed to real funding increases for health, and the previous National g…

Ko Ess Ahau ✨✨✨ (@essigna)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

… not counting the increased rate of overdose, mental health crisis, violence, and preterm labor https://t.co/xfzbYe2cLw

Megan Ranney MD MPH (@meganranney)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
RT @ElonMuskAOC: Is there a mental health crisis in America? 

Asking for a friend. 

 https://t.co/Lt0ZpSHlob

RT @ElonMuskAOC: Is there a mental health crisis in America? Asking for a friend. https://t.co/Lt0ZpSHlob

Ed Weis (@EWeischadle)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @VigilantFox: Ivermectin is often recognized, 2nd to penicillin, for having the greatest impact on human health. If there were minimal…

TexZeus (@vinnieoftexas_)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

Health officials say a young boy has died in rural Nevada after getting a rare infection. https://t.co/f7ISOhKcit

KGNS News (@KGNSnews)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @DrJBhattacharya: Another great column by @davidzweig on the harm the lockdowns did to kids. He highlights declines in basic health care…

Richard III (@Paul20044150)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @WomenAreReals: Notes from the Bay Area: My teenage son brought up his state-required health class at dinner yesterday. This class inclu…

Cece #latinaforTRUMP (@KhlobiKittae)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @JenLucPiquant: Infant deaths surge in Texas after abortion ban https://t.co/uANxffziVt

Flâneuse (@Heidiroseb)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

When @naomi_girma lost best friend and @USWNT soccer teammate Katie Meyer to suicide, she embarked on a mission to combat the youth mental health crisis, including a team partnership with @FOXSports to make coaches a part of the solution. Read more: https://t.co/BdFgaXVgop

APA Foundation (@PsychFoundation)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
Join us in promoting brain health and supporting those affected by neurological disorders. Together, we can make a difference. 

#WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #NeurologyAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #BrainWellness #NeurologicalDisorders #MindMatters #RaiseAwareness https://t.co/J17TCxc0RG

Join us in promoting brain health and supporting those affected by neurological disorders. Together, we can make a difference. #WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #NeurologyAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #BrainWellness #NeurologicalDisorders #MindMatters #RaiseAwareness https://t.co/J17TCxc0RG

Amandeep Hospital (@amandeephspl)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
ACNP invites members to join several expert panels (DVA, Womens health and Rural/Remote) to offer advice and support during submission and review processes. Go to https://t.co/1DbphHVjnI and click on the relevant tab for more information and to express an interest https://t.co/ygnNKBTF2T

ACNP invites members to join several expert panels (DVA, Womens health and Rural/Remote) to offer advice and support during submission and review processes. Go to https://t.co/1DbphHVjnI and click on the relevant tab for more information and to express an interest https://t.co/ygnNKBTF2T

#ACNPnational (@acnp_national)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @DrKpakpoAcquaye: Mineralized water supports heart, digestive, bone, skin & blood pressure health. As well as physical performance. Ma…

Dr Kpakpo (@DrKpakpoAcquaye)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

In sickness and in health - but if your spouse is a serial killer, you should be able to break those vows. And she is! Details HERE: https://t.co/eAN3A997Pz

Perez (@ThePerezHilton)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

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Alexa Aringer (She/They) (@AlexaAringer)
6:30pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @SenWhitehouse: Water temps in Florida exceed 98 degrees. That’s the water! And the fossil fuel industry keeps lying and obstructing in…

John "Vaccinated 5G Hotspot" Grossund (@ (@JGrossund)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @FFfaceoff: I am excited and honored to collaborate with the @HHFoundation81 to bring the FF Faceoff Mental Health Podathon again this y…

Andrew Campey (@AndrewCampey)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @JCLS_tweets: ICYMI, this week on the blog we talked about the mental & emotional health benefits of video games: https://t.co/NQsGG4M2iU

Kris KelloggGarrison (@clickcreativekg)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @MattWallace888: Minister of Health Quebec Minister of Health in Belgium Secretary of Health in the UK Secretary of Health in United…

George Zoulis (@George_Zoulis)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @smangubhai: Pacific food systems: The role of fish and other aquatic foods for nutrition and health. In case you missed it. @WorldFishC

Pepe Koro (@pepecorrs)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
he said fuck my mental health and i just have to respect it https://t.co/2ukd9mOHGW

he said fuck my mental health and i just have to respect it https://t.co/2ukd9mOHGW

hone⁷ (@ANPALONERS)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @wendydavis: This is really happening, y'all: The state is literally arguing that since their BS abortion ban compromised a plaintiff's…

Daniel S. Cutrara (@dancutrara)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @meazaaxum: Also, due to the lack of medicine in the local health facilities, it was not possible to save the ppl who die of diseases ev…

ከርከበዴል (@Gal_weyane)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
RT @ElonMuskAOC: Is there a mental health crisis in America? 

Asking for a friend. 

 https://t.co/Lt0ZpSHlob

RT @ElonMuskAOC: Is there a mental health crisis in America? Asking for a friend. https://t.co/Lt0ZpSHlob

Laís (@advlaiss)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @USinNigeria: Ayodeji Erubu, a dedicated medical doctor and mental health advocate, is on a mission to reduce the burden of mental illne…

Dr Ameen (@BayoAmeen)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @drDavidKeegan: @Albertadoctors Since you're looking for solutions, one of them is to not exacerbate our health human resource crisis by…

Matthew Oliver (@sameo416)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @TehutiKhem: Energy transfer is real. Stop letting people who are at war with themselves lower your vibration. It’s of the upmost import…

Comfy. (@psloveco)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @DailySnailies: I love wasps!! When I was a kid I had to pick up trash as punishment for missing too many school days because of health…

cockroach (@corpsemaggots)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

According to the latest Wealth Watch survey, Gen Xers reported the highest levels of anxiety and the lowest levels of hope regarding their finances when compared with other generations. Read the full report here and let’s come up with a strategy for you. https://t.co/RP4obKjICF

Robert Gascho, CFP® CLU® (@RobertGascho)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @kellyske: Erin Friday, a courageous Mom and a California Attorney, testified again today in Sacramento against S.B. 107 on so-called "G…

Redac_Ted (@IbDamane)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @LauraMiers: And this. There is nothing left but lies, designed to keep us distracted, producing, and consuming uninterrupted. Truth i…

Ken Smith (@KenSmith001)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @bluenobby: As illegal immigrant atrocities like terrorism, murder and rape are written off as mental health issues the sudden outbreak…

Cristine Foster #PoliticallyHomeless (@Cristin24597672)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
RT @thelomartin: these bars going too fucking far fr, health insurance??? who tf ordered health insurance??? https://t.co/cdu52rTvAm

RT @thelomartin: these bars going too fucking far fr, health insurance??? who tf ordered health insurance??? https://t.co/cdu52rTvAm

Devoria Branch (@VoriaJa_94)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
RT @ElonMuskAOC: Is there a mental health crisis in America? 

Asking for a friend. 

 https://t.co/Lt0ZpSHlob

RT @ElonMuskAOC: Is there a mental health crisis in America? Asking for a friend. https://t.co/Lt0ZpSHlob

Patricia Andrews (@pattyann0112)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @hansmollman: The boys must have been absolutely buzzing when The Boys Are Back In Town came out. Men’s mental health at an all time hig…

Sean (@TunafishTiger)
5:01pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @DiedSuddenly_: “We are introducing new mask guidelines that emphasizes the importance of customer service and the ability to show our A…

Karla Horn (@LookingGr8t)
3:26pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @jeremycorbyn: US health insurance giant, Centene, is the single largest provider of NHS primary care in England. Privatisation is the…

Alan Emslie (@EmslieAlan)
3:26pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @jamie_raskin: Thank you @JohnFetterman for your openness, kindness and leadership. Your courage in talking about mental health and ment…

Zeke's house (@house_zeke)
3:26pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @MattWallace888: Minister of Health Quebec Minister of Health in Belgium Secretary of Health in the UK Secretary of Health in United…

Abrahim Zaccai (@AbrahimZaccai_)
3:26pm PDT - July 21st, 2023