Lisa O’Mary

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New variant jumps to second place on COVID list

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: April 17, 2023

Arcturus is more transmissible but not more dangerous than recent chart-topping strains, experts say.

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U.S. syphilis cases reach 70-year high

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: April 17, 2023

In just a 1-year period, from 2020 to 2021, cases increased by 32%.

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Cancer, heart disease vaccines may be ready by 2030, Moderna says

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: April 13, 2023

The announcement is yet another sign of what many are calling “the golden age” of vaccine development.

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New COVID variant on WHO’s radar causing itchy eyes in children

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: April 13, 2023

The new itchy eye symptom is in addition to a high fever and cough.

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Study offers dozens of reasons to cut sugar

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: April 11, 2023

The result is a list that cites the world’s most common health problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, h...

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COVID led to rise in pregnancy-related deaths: New research

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: March 28, 2023

The rise in deaths was most pronounced among Black mothers.

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Air pollution may be causing eczema

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: March 27, 2023

There are now more than three times as many eczema cases as there were in the 1970s, and it now affects as many as 20% of children and 10% of adult...

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Cases of potentially deadly fungus jump 200%: CDC

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: March 22, 2023

People in hospitals and nursing homes are at a heightened risk because they might have weakened immune systems or be using invasive medical devices...

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One in four parents lied about kids’ COVID status: Survey

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: March 8, 2023

Many parents said they considered it their right as parents to make their own decision about their children’s health status.

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Drug-resistant stomach bug infections on the rise: CDC

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: March 1, 2023

Most infections have been seen in men who have sex with men, but a small number have also occurred in women and in young children.

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One in five children at risk for eating disorder: Study

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: February 24, 2023

The proportion of children with disordered eating is likely even higher, the researchers explain, because children may hide symptoms “due to feelin...

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COVID vs. flu: Which is deadlier?

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: February 22, 2023

People who were hospitalized with Omicron COVID-19 infections were 54% more likely to die, compared with people who were hospitalized with the flu,...

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Pfizer COVID vaccine effective in young children, study shows

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: February 22, 2023

A three-dose series of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was 73% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in children aged 6 months to 4 years.

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New report says suicide rates rising among young Black people

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: February 14, 2023

Significant increases in suicide occurred among Native American, Black and Hispanic people.

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Vibrating pill can help treat constipation

Author:: Lisa O’Mary

Publish date: February 13, 2023

The drug-free pill is designed for daily use.