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How nutrition labels work: 7 tips for demystifying foods
In this post, I’ll show you what to look for depending on your goals. There are calories, fats, vitamins, ingredients and more.
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You asked, we answered: Is it safe to mix and match COVID-19 booster doses?
Can I get a different vaccine booster dose than what I originally received?
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Monoclonal antibodies: what they are and how to get them
People who are at risk of developing severe COVID-19 can receive monoclonal antibodies to potentially prevent their infection from progressing.
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'We're tired of watching people die': the 6 stages of critical COVID-19 care
This is what I’m seeing in my COVID-19 patients, depending on the amount of oxygen assistance they need. Every patient is variable, but it’s typically a stepwise progression through these stages.
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Omicron transmission: how contagious diseases spread
As of December 2021, community transmission is high or substantial in over 90% of U.S. counties. That includes Douglas and Sarpy counties.
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5 common questions about diabetes and COVID-19
If you or someone you love lives with diabetes, you may have additional concerns about how the COVID-19 virus may impact your health.
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7 strange symptoms of COVID-19, including rashes, COVID toes and hair loss
Some of these symptoms are normal and similar to what we see with other types of infections, while others are not.
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Debating whether to attend that holiday gathering? 6 things to think about
Put the latest advice into action. Get six simple-to-answer questions about which events are safe and which to skip. Plus, how to decline if you’re just not ready.
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Parents, your questions about COVID-19 vaccines for kids answered
COVID-19 is now a vaccine-preventable disease for young children ages 5 through 11. Children can get two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine created just for them.
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The big 4 anti-aging topicals: vitamin C serum, retinol, growth factors and peptides
There are about a million skin care products out there, with many of them claiming to have anti-aging properties. But which ones actually work?
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