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There’s a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It’s called NEAT
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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
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Evidence grows that vaccines lower the risk of getting long COVID
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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
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What Causes Long COVID Is A Mystery. Here’s How Scientists Are Trying To Crack It
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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
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1 Shot Or 2 Shots? ‘The Vaccine That’s Available To You — Get That’
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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.
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Tear Gassing During An Infectious Outbreak Called ‘A Recipe For Disaster’
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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.