Allison Aubrey

Allison Aubrey appears in the following:

How vaccine misinformation made the COVID-19 death toll worse

Monday, May 16, 2022

As the U.S. nears one million deaths from COVID-19, analysis finds nearly a third of those deaths could have been prevented — if people had been vaccinated.

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Scientists explore why some COVID long-haulers develop multiple health issues

Monday, May 02, 2022

NIH scientists are looking for people to take part in a study on long-COVID. They want to find out why some people with lingering symptoms get better, and others end up with chronic health problems.

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FDA proposes menthol cigarette ban

Thursday, April 28, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes and all types of flavors in cigars. The agency says the ban would significantly reduce disease and death from tobacco.

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The FDA is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes

Thursday, April 28, 2022

The agency says the proposal has the potential to significantly decrease disease and death from tobacco by "reducing youth experimentation and addiction."

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Moderna requests FDA authorization for its COVID vaccine for very young kids

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Moderna announced Thursday that the company has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a low-dose version of its COVID-19 vaccine as the first vaccine for children younger than age 5.

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Older adults shouldn't start a routine of daily aspirin, task force says

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says people 60 and older should not start taking aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes. People ages 40 to 59 should consult their doctor.

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Health officials say a rise in COVID cases looks more like a ripple than a wave

Monday, April 25, 2022

COVID-19 cases are ticking up in much of the country as unmasking continues, but declines in hospitalizations and deaths are fueling optimism that the U.S. won't see another big surge.

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Pandemic anxiety was hard on IBS patients. Here's how to find relief

Monday, April 11, 2022

The brain and the gut are connected, so when uncertainty and isolation triggers stress, gut health can suffer. But a focus on diet and mindfulness can help manage symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

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FDA advisers meet this week on the future of COVID-19 vaccines

Monday, April 04, 2022

FDA advisers meet Wednesday on the future of COVID vaccines. A fall booster push may be in works. And data is expected this month on vaccine efficacy in kids younger than five.

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Do I really need another booster? The answer depends on age, risk and timing

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Health officials argue the protection of the COVID vaccine booster wanes over time and say some people need a second booster. But other infectious disease experts say three shots are enough for now.

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Time change debate: Is it better to have extra sunlight in the a.m. or p.m.?

Monday, March 28, 2022

The U.S. Senate voted unanimously this month to make daylight saving time permanent. Now sleep scientists are weighing in and are suggesting that standard time would be a better choice.

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COVID-19 cases are rising in the U.K. Is the new wave headed to the U.S.?

Monday, March 21, 2022

The omicron outbreak has slowed dramatically in the U.S. But cases are rising in Britain due to an omicron subvariant. There are signs the U.S. could also see a bump in cases in the coming weeks.

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Millions of children will miss healthy school meals when pandemic relief expires

Monday, March 21, 2022

A boost in funds and flexibility in how food is prepared and packaged was a lifeline for kids coping with hunger. But these measures, passed in response to COVID-19, expire in June, with no extension.

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U.K. COVID cases are rising. Health officials are watching to see if the U.S. is next

Saturday, March 19, 2022

The rise of the more infectious BA.2 variant in the U.S. — plus signals in the sewage — also point to a possible uptick in cases, and have health officials on alert.

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COVID funding is missing from the $1.5 trillion spending measure

Monday, March 14, 2022

President Biden signed the spending bill Friday that contained a lot more than the funds to keep the government running. Many health initiatives were included, but why was COVID funding taken out?

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Americans are stuck in unhealthy pandemic habits. Here's how to reboot

Thursday, March 10, 2022

After two years of pandemic life, people have learned to cope in ways that have become stubborn, unhealthy habits. But there are positive steps we can take to reset a healthy lifestyle.

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As the U.S. emerges from 2 pandemic winters, it's time to reboot some habits

Monday, March 07, 2022

The pandemic changed our daily habits. Early on people drink more, moved less and ate more. And many of these habits linger. Health experts say it's time to take stock of our daily habits.

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With COVID easing, the White House has a plan for things to return to normal

Thursday, March 03, 2022

Recognizing COVID-19 will never be eradicated, the strategic plan by the Biden administration aims to manage future outbreaks with improved surveillance, testing and treatment.

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The CDC issues new masking guidance as U.S. COVID cases drop

Monday, February 28, 2022

The CDC's new guidance means most of the U.S. population is considered to be at low or medium risk for COVID-19, and the agency has given the green light to take masks off.

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Doctors urge the resumption of preventive care that was stopped during COVID

Monday, February 21, 2022

As pandmic cases and hospitalizations drop, the CDC is expected to change masking guidelines soon. Doctors are urging people to resume regular health screenings that they stopped during the pandemic.

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