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There’s a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It’s called NEAT
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — If anyone asked if I get enough exercise, my answer would be unequivocal: Yes, I make a point of carving out time to sweat, get my… Read More
Evidence grows that vaccines lower the risk of getting long COVID
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The chance of even a mild case of COVID-19 turning into a long-term, debilitating medical condition is one of the greatest fears of Americans trying to… Read More
What Causes Long COVID Is A Mystery. Here’s How Scientists Are Trying To Crack It
Updated September 20, 2021 at 11:44 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A year and a half into the pandemic, doctors are getting better at recognizing long COVID — the… Read More
1 Shot Or 2 Shots? ‘The Vaccine That’s Available To You — Get That’
As the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, the health care community is trying to ward off misconceptions about it. The vaccine’s one-shot feature may be what wins many over.
Tear Gassing During An Infectious Outbreak Called ‘A Recipe For Disaster’
Researchers say police should not be using tear gas or pepper spray against protesters: they make people cough droplets, and also damage the body in ways that could make people sicker from COVID-19.