Health sector, Big Pharma spent big on lobbying for COVID-19 funding, analysis finds
To date, Congress has authorized roughly $3 trillion in COVID-19 relief assistance—the largest relief package in history. With more COVID
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How the old-fashioned telephone could become a new way for some to see their doctor
Staying home to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and their doctors have embraced telemedicine. Prior to COVID-19, telehealth
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South Africa’s poor scramble for anti-HIV drugs amid virus
When her regular clinic ran out of her government-funded HIV medications amid South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown, Sibongile Zulu panicked. A
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Many U.S. children eligible for type 2 diabetes screening
(HealthDay)—Many children are eligible for type 2 diabetes screening, but few test positive for prediabetes or diabetes, according to a
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Germany mandates tests for some arrivals as cases increase
Germany will require people arriving from countries considered high-risk to take coronavirus tests starting this weekend, the health minister said
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Children’s pester power a future target for interventions
Children’s pester power may contribute to improvements in their family’s food environments. A new study in the Journal of Nutrition
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Surgery during pregnancy for gallbladder infections may be safer than postponing
Painful gallstones are common during pregnancy. The pain can be intense, coming on suddenly, increasing and often radiating to the
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Under 50 and overweight? Your odds for dementia later may rise
(HealthDay)—Need fresh motivation to lose some weight? New research suggests that young adults who are overweight or obese face a
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Rapid antibody development yields possible treatment for yellow fever
Yellow fever, a hemorrhagic disease that is common in South America and sub-Saharan Africa, infects about 200,000 people per year
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COVID-19 increased anxiety, depression for already stressed college students
College students were more anxious and depressed during the initial outbreak of COVID-19 than they were during similar time frames
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