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New COVID-19 vaccines recommended for all Americans 6 months and older this fall

New COVID-19 vaccines recommended for all Americans 6 months and older this fall

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday that all Americans 6 months and older should receive one of the new COVID-19 vaccines when they become available this fall. The recommendation comes amid a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, with infection rates rising in at least 39 states and territories. While most Americans have developed some immunity to the coronavirus through previous infections or vaccinations, new vaccines offer an incremental boost. However, their effectiveness wanes over a few months as immunity wanes and the virus continues to mutate. Data presented at a recent meeting of the CDC Advisory…
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Running to recapture a beloved journey, before dementia takes everything

Running to recapture a beloved journey, before dementia takes everything

When I was little, my father, who rarely traveled, would tell stories of a trip to Europe he took with his parents at age 14, in 1966. He remembered how Nonie loved the pristine Swiss roads and flowerbeds; the cozy fireplace in the hillside house near Lugano, where her father was born, with its ingenious alcoves for drying clothes or warming bread; and the palpable poverty in the house in Pozzuoli, near Naples, where Nonie’s aunt had lined the walls with newspaper for insulation. Occasionally, my father would show me his Kodachrome slides on a projector. As an adult, I…
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Remembering Ann Lurie: From Nurse to Renowned Philanthropist

Remembering Ann Lurie: From Nurse to Renowned Philanthropist

Ann Lurie, a former pediatric nurse turned noted Chicago philanthropist, died Monday at her home. She was 79. Northwestern University, where Lurie was a trustee and major donor, announced her death without giving a cause. Raised in Miami by a single mother, Lurie was an only child and protested the Vietnam War during her college years. She initially planned to join the Peace Corps, but instead married Robert H. Lurie. Robert Lurie built a large real estate and investment business with Sam Zell, which included holdings such as The Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Cubs. He also invested in sports…
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Parkinson's expert makes frequent visits to the White House for eight months

Parkinson's expert makes frequent visits to the White House for eight months

According to official visitor logs, a Parkinson’s disease expert from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center visited the White House eight times over an eight-month period from last summer to last spring, and met at least once with President Biden’s doctor. The expert, Dr. Kevin Cannard, is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders who recently published a paper on Parkinson’s. The logs, released by the White House, document visits from July 2023 to March of this year. More recent visits, if any, would not be disclosed until later, according to the White House’s voluntary disclosure policy. It is unclear whether…
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The Silent Killer Who Stalks Sri Lankan Men

The Silent Killer Who Stalks Sri Lankan Men

Climate change and contaminated water have triggered an epidemic of kidney disease. In Sri Lanka, a serene island nation in the Indian Ocean, a silent killer is claiming the lives of thousands of men. Statistics reveal an alarming spike in chronic kidney disease cases, and experts point to two main culprits: climate change and water pollution. In rural northern and eastern Sri Lanka, where agriculture is the backbone of the local economy, farmers face a daily struggle not only to cultivate their land but also to survive amid a growing health crisis. Extreme temperatures and prolonged droughts, exacerbated by climate…
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The Santa Fe Handbike Tour

The Santa Fe Handbike Tour

The nervous energy was palpable as hundreds of cyclists, dressed in colorful Lycra suits, awaited the start of the 50-mile ride known as Medio Siglo from the Santa Fe Railyard, a hub of art galleries, restaurants, and a farmers market in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Finally, we began pedaling through town with eight motorcycle cops clearing the road and guarding intersections. We passed the Roundhouse, where the New Mexico Legislature meets. We passed Museum Hill, home to four museums exploring the Native American Southwest, the Spanish colonial past, and more. After about twelve miles, Santa Fe was behind us and…
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What warning signs made you leave your therapist? Share your story.

What warning signs made you leave your therapist? Share your story.

Many people who have undergone mental health therapy often highlight the positive aspects of it, such as developing better coping skills, building stronger relationships, and achieving a calmer mind. But what happens when a therapist fails to help or even causes harm? A psychologist might send warning signals to a client by yawning during sessions, consistently arriving late, or offering poor advice. Patients can report unethical behavior to a counselor’s state licensing board, but there isn’t always a recourse for those who feel a therapist is poorly trained, inexperienced, or just bad at their job. Currently, no federal agency is…
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Cirugía oncológica en la era de la medicina de precisión

Cirugía oncológica en la era de la medicina de precisión

Transformación en el diagnóstico y tratamiento del cáncer con Medicina de precisión En los últimos años, hemos sido testigos de cómo la medicina de precisión ha revolucionado radicalmente nuestra capacidad para diagnosticar y tratar el cáncer. Gracias a estas innovaciones, la tasa de supervivencia de los pacientes con cáncer se ha duplicado en los últimos 40 años. Este avance se debe al uso de modernas técnicas de imagen, fármacos innovadores como las terapias dirigidas y la inmunoterapia, y la integración de información molecular sobre el tumor en un enfoque holístico de la enfermedad. Delia Cortés Guiral, directora del Instituto Viamed…
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Hábitos FÁCILES que nunca te perderás para mejorar tu bienestar

Hábitos FÁCILES que nunca te perderás para mejorar tu bienestar

El Poder del Ejemplo en la Enseñanza y la Búsqueda de la Felicidad Una de las maneras más efectivas de enseñar es mediante el ejemplo. Observar y experimentar directamente son métodos rápidos y sólidos para aprender. Basándonos en esta premisa, exploramos las técnicas, estrategias y herramientas que pueden ayudarnos a alcanzar y disfrutar de la felicidad. Para ello, analizamos un día típico en la vida de Arthur C. Brooks, un sociólogo, profesor en la Harvard Business School y experto en temas de felicidad. Su rutina diaria, publicada por CNBC, nos ofrece una guía práctica para aprender a ser un poco…
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¿Cuál es la cantidad mínima de ejercicio que debes hacer en una semana?

¿Cuál es la cantidad mínima de ejercicio que debes hacer en una semana?

La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) recomienda que los adultos realicen entre 75 y 150 minutos de actividad física vigorosa por semana (Imagen ilustrativa Infobae). Mantenerse activo es esencial para la buena salud, pero muchos se preguntan cuál es la cantidad mínima de ejercicio necesaria para obtener beneficios significativos. La OMS ha establecido directrices claras para aquellos que desean integrar la actividad física en su vida diaria de manera efectiva. Las directrices oficiales de la OMS y del gobierno de los Estados Unidos sugieren que los adultos deberían hacer de 75 a 150 minutos de actividad vigorosa a la…
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