Should rare cases of heart inflammation put your COVID-19 vaccine plans on hold?
Jun 23, 2021
After being vaccinated for COVID-19, some people reported heart inflammation, or myocarditis. Here's how doctors are weighing the risks.
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As the pandemic wanes, get kids on the road to good health this summer
Jun 7, 2021
The pandemic may have engendered unhealthy habits for kids and their parents, but this summer presents the chance to start fixing that. Here are some tips.
What to tell your young teen about their shot at the COVID-19 vaccine
May 13, 2021
With a COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids as young as 12, it's a good time for parents to listen to their children's concerns – and talk about safety, social media and more.
College athletes with COVID-19 rarely have heart complications, small study finds
May 10, 2021
COVID-19-related heart complications are uncommon in college athletes, who can return to sports when they recover from infection, according to a small study.
How social isolation can harm health as you age – and how to prevent it
May 7, 2021
Social isolation, which grew during the pandemic, is a risk factor for poor heart and brain health. Experts say it's important to help older family members and friends find ways to stay connected.
As pre-pandemic activities return, so does anxiety
May 3, 2021
While the loss of social interactions increased stress for many during the pandemic, people living with anxiety felt relief. As the nation re-opens, stress levels are rising for those who felt protected at home.
Take stock of your health with this post-lockdown checklist
Apr 29, 2021
Many Americans delayed routine checkups during the COVID-19 pandemic, even as they gained weight and exercised less. Now, as more vaccines are administered and the country begins to open back up, it's time to take stock of your health.
Experts remain confident about vaccine safety monitoring
Apr 27, 2021
Who monitors the COVID-19 vaccines after their release? The system is vast, experts say, and has proven itself to work following the temporary pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
How to make sure everyone gets a fair shot at the COVID-19 vaccine
Apr 22, 2021
People working to address vaccine inequity say overcoming the problem will take teamwork – and trustworthiness.
Pandemic-fueled drug abuse threatens hearts, lives
Apr 20, 2021
The COVID-19 crisis has heightened another health crisis: drug abuse, which damages hearts and shortens lives.