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New 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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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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Why is Kid Rock shooting Bud Light cans? Explaining the latest anti-trans boycott
Right-wing media figures like Kid Rock are apparently angry about the beer giant’s decision to partner with Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender activist and influencer.
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What we know about COVID vaccines and 'extremely rare' heart problems
One unfounded claim making the rounds on social media is that Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest earlier this month was caused by the COVID-19 vaccine. This assertion isn't based on facts, but heart problems after vaccination have been reported in a very small number of cases.
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Do your vitamin and mineral supplements actually do anything? Here's what experts say.
With cold and flu season in full swing, ’tis the season for many Americans to throw back one or more dietary supplements in the hopes of fending off illnesses. But do all those little pills really do anything for your health? Here’s what experts say.
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COVID-19 may decrease male fertility. Here's what you need to know.
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that couples in which the male partner had tested positive for COVID-19 within 60 days were 18% less likely to conceive during that menstrual cycle.
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Why some people in close quarters get COVID-19 — and others don't
Yahoo News Medical Contributor and practicing internist Dr. Lucy McBride explains that how people respond to coronavirus varies widely and is dependent on several factors.
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