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Still feeling nervous about holiday gatherings? You’re not alone. A new survey finds that nearly three-fourths of Americans plan to celebrate only with household members, and 46% would require unvaccinated guests to test negative for COVID-19. Read more Less salt, more potassium for a healthier heart. A new study ofContinue Reading

Mouse study offers hope for breakthrough against spinal cord damage. A new injectable ‘nanofiber’ therapy that restored motion in laboratory mice might pave the way for healing paralyzed people, researchers say. Read more Exercise can help ease shoulder pain after breast cancer surgery. Arm and shoulder pain are common forContinue Reading

Are you eating your way to dementia? If your diet is loaded with pro-inflammatory foods, you may be up to three times more likely to experience memory loss and issues with language, problem-solving and other thinking skills as you age, new research shows. Read more Vibration therapy might help peopleContinue Reading

Pfizer seeks FDA OK of COVID booster shots for all adults. The request was filed late Tuesday and the FDA has said it would move quickly to expand booster use if there’s a need. Boosters for adults 65 and older were approved last month. Read more Pandemic could bring changeContinue Reading

Young Black Americans’ hearts increasingly at risk. New research shows this population is experiencing significant spikes in obesity, type 2 diabetes and smoking, all risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Read more ‘Spare tire’ weighs heavier on women’s minds. Belly fat. No one wants it, but women are muchContinue Reading

U.S. reopens borders Monday to vaccinated travelers. The lifting of the travel ban ends more than 18 months of restrictions on international travel. Incoming foreign visitors from dozens of countries must show proof of full vaccination plus a negative COVID test taken within three calendar days of travel. Read moreContinue Reading

New pill shows great promise in fighting COVID-19. An experimental pill reduced the risk of hospitalization and death by 89 percent in high-risk people infected with the coronavirus, Pfizer announced Friday. The results were so impressive that the company said it is rushing data to regulators “as soon as possible.”Continue Reading

Supply chain shortages are slowing U.S. health care. Experts say doctors and hospitals are increasingly scrounging for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. The latest data finds virtually all U.S. hospitals and health care systems reporting challenges in procuring needed supplies. Read more Fish on your plate may help stave off dementia.Continue Reading

Study refutes notion that a little drinking is healthy. For years, data has suggested that a glass or so each day of wine, beer or other alcohol might be better for your health than not drinking at all. But new German research casts doubt on the idea. Read more WomenContinue Reading