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Naomie Harris Says Childhood Scoliosis Fueled Her Interest in Health

As a little girl, the actress underwent a major operation that removed a rib, deflated a lung and attached a metal rod to her spine.

COVID-19 More Severe for Some Minorities at Different Stages of the Disease

Black patients are more likely to require hospitalization, while Asian patients are at greater risk of dying in the hospital.
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Remdesivir for COVID-19 Shows No Survival Benefit in Large Study

None of the four drugs tested in the WHO’s Solidarity trial reduced mortality or duration of hospitalization.
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Experimental Antiretroviral Has Potential for Once-Weekly HIV Treatment

MK-8507, a long-acting NNRTI, will be tested in a weekly regimen with islatravir.

Is Oral Cancer Pain a Sign That the Disease Has Spread?

Those who experience high levels of pain are more likely to have their cancer metastasize to the neck’s lymph nodes.

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Marijuana Use Becomes More Common Among Adults

About 60% of elderly people report starting cannabis use after age 60 to help with pain, insomnia, anxiety and depression.
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NIH Study Aims To Identify Promising COVID-19 Treatments for Larger Trials

The study asks whether certain approved therapies or late-stage investigational drugs show promise against COVID-19.

Studies Reveal COVID-19 Disparities Among People With Cancer

Black and Latino cancer patients have higher rates of coronavirus infection and hospitalization but are less likely to use telehealth.

Study Offers Global Review of Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Treatment and Research

The study represents the most comprehensive scientific survey to date about the interrelationship between COVID-19 and cancer.
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Taraji P. Henson to Host Mental Health Show for Facebook

The Oscar-nominated actress continues to advocate for mental health, especially in the Black community.

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International AIDS Society Will Host COVID-19 Prevention Conference in February

The second IAS COVID-19 virtual meeting will coincide with the HIV Research for Prevention Conference.

Kaletra Still Shows No Benefit for COVID-19

The HIV protease inhibitor combination did not speed recovery or reduce the risk of death in a large study.

CDC Finds Adult Obesity Is Rising in the U.S.

Twelve states have an adult obesity prevalence of 35% or more.

Some Pregnant Women Experience Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms

On average, it took 37 days for mothers-to-be to clear symptoms of coronavirus infection.

“No One Has Time for Flu” Campaign Encourages Vaccination Amid COVID-19

A flu shot can save lives and conserve medical resources for those fighting the coronavirus.
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