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Kids have a low risk of getting long COVID, according to new research. Here's what experts say.
Cases of long COVID were "strikingly low" in a new study — but experts say families should still take precautions.
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COVID, RSV, flu: Will Canadians face a tripledemic this fall? Experts weigh in
Experts say getting vaccinated against COVID, RSV and the flu will help prevent the intensity a tripledemic.
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Is COVID now endemic? Here's what experts say.
Experts can’t say for sure how COVID-19 will look in a new endemic phase and if it will require yearly shots like the flu.
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Can at-home COVID tests detect new variants Eris and Pirola? Here’s what experts say.
How accurate are at-home COVID tests and can they pick up new variants, such as Eris and Pirola? Here's what you should know.
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Should kids still wear face masks to school? An expert weighs in
Heading back to school? Here's what you need to know about face masks and according to reviewers, the best ones to buy.
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COVID-19 gave me POTS disorder. Here's how my life has dramatically changed.
Since getting POTS, here's how I've learned to manage my life and stay hopeful while battling a chronic illness.
Yahoo LifeNew COVID 'Eris' variant: The symptoms, how dangerous it is and whether vaccines work
EG.5 — or “Eris,” as it’s been nicknamed — was detected in the U.S. in April and now accounts for a majority of COVID-19 cases nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.
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COVID cases, hospitalizations are on the rise in the U.S. Do I need to worry?
COVID-19 cases are creeping up again in the U.S. — and so are hospitalizations linked to the virus. Here's what you need to know.
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I had plantar fasciitis for three years — this is what I did to feel better
One in 10 Canadians have plantar fasciitis, a painful condition affecting the arch and heel of your foot.
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A new study on test scores sheds light on 'substantial' pandemic learning loss. Here's what parents need to know.
Pass rates for standardized tests dropped from 2019 to 2021, with an average of 12.8 percentage points in math and 6.8 percentage points in English language arts.
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Getting COVID while pregnant is still dangerous, doctors warn
Experts say there's at least one population that still needs to be mindful of their COVID risk: pregnant women.
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Jessica Chastain says she 'got quite a lot of flak' for wearing a mask at award shows: 'A lot of people thought I was making some political statement'
The Oscar winner explained why she masked up throughout awards season.
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COVID infection may raise the risk of type 1 diabetes in children. Here's what parents need to know.
A study found a link between children who had COVID and a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
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I have long COVID — and this is what it's really like
Long COVID is a debilitating and misunderstood condition that affects more than 1.4 million Canadians.
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Is it COVID XBB.1.16, allergies, cold or the flu? What you should know about each condition
A new coronavirus variant is spreading amid rising cold and flu cases, as well as seasonal allergies.
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What to know about XBB.1.16, a new Omicron variant on the WHO’s radar
A new coronavirus variant has caused a surge in COVID-19 cases in India, and doctors have flagged conjunctivitis as a possible symptom associated with it.
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David Crosby died during battle with COVID-19, according to Graham Nash
The rocker called Crosby's death "kind of like an earthquake."
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Feel like your allergies are getting worse? What experts want you to know
How to treat seasonal allergy symptoms and enjoy your time outdoors.
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Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Michelle Pfeiffer will miss Critics Choice Awards after testing positive for COVID-19
Both Farrell and Gleeson attended the Golden Globes on Tuesday.
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People are blaming COVID vaccines for sudden deaths and more. Here's why experts say it’s harmful.
Whenever a public figure dies or has a major health problem, some falsely blame it on COVID-19 vaccines, despite the fact that it deters people from being vaccinated, thus increasing the risks for everyone.
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COVID variant XBB is rising — what are its symptoms compared to the flu, cold & RSV?
As these conditions are extremely contagious, it's important to avoid spreading your illness to others.
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Are at-home COVID tests accurate? How can you get over COVID faster? Experts answer Yahoo Search users' top questions.
Experts answer the top COVID questions of 2022 from Yahoo search users.
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'Shelves were bare': Parents share what it's like to struggle with children's Tylenol, antibiotics shortages
There are nationwide shortages of children's Tylenol and certain antibiotics, just as cases of the flu, COVID-19 and RSV are surging.
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New study finds increased risk of diabetes after COVID illness
Over the pandemic, scientists have learned that the coronavirus can lead to a wide range of ongoing health problems — including diabetes, according to a new study. New research published in the journal BMC Medicine this month sheds light on how patients who have contracted COVID-19 are at greater risk of developing diabetes — both type 1 and type 2.
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Return of the mask? What experts say about having kids mask up again amid rising RSV, flu cases.
"Now that everyone is gathering again as normal, we are seeing so much sickness spread," says a dad whose 5-year-old is masking up again.
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Amanda Kloots says starting the conversation about her late husband Nick Cordero with their son Elvis, 3, has been 'really hard'
"The Talk" co-host spoke about how she's talking about the loss of her late husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, to her 3-year-old son Elvis.