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Share on PinterestSome health experts are concerned about the low COVID-19 vaccination rates among children under 5 years old. mixetto/Getty Images Children as young as 6 months are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States. However, vaccination rates for children of all ages have lagged behind what public health officials had …

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Share on PinterestHealth experts say salt substitutes are a good way to reduce the amount of sodium in your diet. Bruce and Rebecca Meissner/Stocksy United The American Heart Association recommends a maximum of 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day for most people. Researchers say salt substitutes are a good way to reduce that goal as …

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Share on PinterestExercise is one of the daily activities experts say can help lower the risk of dementia. Eugenio Marongiu/Getty Images Researchers say staying active both physically and mentally can help lower the risk of dementia. They say these activities can include exercise, household chores, and social visits with friends and family. Experts say it’s …

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Share on PinterestGout is a type of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the body. FG Trade/Getty Images Gout is a painful type of arthritis that is centered in one or more joints. The condition is caused by high levels of uric acid in a person’s body. Researchers say a person with …

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Share on PinterestResearchers say women tend to have smaller lung airways than men. Joos Mind/Getty Images Almost 16 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More women are now living with COPD than men in the United States and more women die from the disease than men. …

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Federal officials are considering stretching monkeypox vaccine supply. They may be able to do this by giving a small portion of a vaccine dose intradermally or in the skin. The vaccine is currently given subcutaneously or under the skin. The Biden administration is considering recommending a change in how health care workers give the monkeypox …

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Mario Tama/Getty Images Federal officials are considering stretching monkeypox vaccine supply. They may be able to do this by giving a small portion of a vaccine dose intradermally or in the skin. The vaccine is currently given subcutaneously or under the skin. The Biden administration is considering recommending a change in how health care workers …

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New research suggests that legalizing cannabis at the federal level could help mitigate the sales of high-potency cannabis products, which may be harmful to overall health. Federal decriminalization would mean that states could each set their own cannabis laws, but some states may fail to set a limit on the amount of THC that can …

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Share on PinterestDanielle Filippone (center) with her son, Eric (left, and her daughter (right). Image Provided by Northwell Health A nurse who appeared on America’s Got Talent has learned to use singing to communicate with her son who is living with autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder can affect a child’s ability to communicate. Studies …

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Share on PinterestExperts say there are plenty of Paxlovid supplies at pharmacies. Fabian Sommer/Picture Alliance via Getty Images The antiviral medication Paxlovid has proven to be effective in preventing serious illnesses from COVID-19. Right now, only people with certain medical conditions can be prescribed the drug. Experts say people who test positive for COVID-19 and …

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