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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ: Your Questions Answered
The FDA has now authorized several COVID-19 vaccines. Both of the first two authorized vaccines rely on an immunity-building strategy…
[Editor’s note January 2023: Evusheld is no longer authorized for COVID-19 prevention, since it does not appear to be effective…
The big idea White children are especially likely to be ADHD overdiagnosed and overtreated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder during elementary school.…
Hepatitis: Many Causes, Cures and Side Effects
A now world-wide outbreak of hepatitis ‘that began in fall 2021 among young children, sickening hundreds, continues nearly eight months…
As we slather on sunscreen to emerge for the summer, some dermatologists and sunscreen users of color are taking to…
How to Quit Smoking or Juul
Most of us know that smoking—be it conventional cigarettes or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)–is likely to harm our health in some…
Covid Vaccines for Kids Under 5
When the first COVID-19 vaccination was authorized back in December 2020, millions of eligible people lined up at vaccination sites,…
Reducing Your Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Diethylstilbestrol (DES), a drug given to pregnant women in hopes of preventing preterm births (it doesn’t work) was the first…
How to Choose a Safe Sunscreen
We all know we’re supposed to wear sunscreen daily to prevent sunburns, premature aging and skin cancer, though many of…
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