Health
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CDC Drops Mask, Social Distancing Requirements for Fully Vaccinated People
People fully vaccinated against the coronavirus no longer need to wear masks or social distance in most settings, the Centers…
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Risk of COVID Death 40 Times the Risk of Rare Blood Clot After J&J Vaccine: Report
The odds of dying from the coronavirus are 40 times greater than getting a rare blood clot after receiving the…
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A Candid Conversation with Dr. Theodore Watkins Sr., M.D. Concerning COVID-19 Vaccines and the Black Community
Dr. Theodore Watkins Sr., a graduate of Howard Medical School and host of To Your Health, a holistic health program…
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Pfizer Receives FDA’s Nod to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine to Younger Teens
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of the COVID-19 made by Pfizer and its German…
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White House COVID-19 Response Explains Vaccine Hesitancy Within the Black Community
Misinformation and disinformation are the primary drivers for vaccine hesitancy in the African American and Latino neighborhoods.
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Rooting Out Sugar
Daily responsibilities and financial restraints often run parents into the arms of fast-food chains, pre-packaged dishes, and a reliance on…
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By the Numbers
Research in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that manufacturers add sugar to 74 percent of…
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Personal Connections to Wards 7 and 8 and Whitman-Walker’s Service to Community
Meet Andrè Eleazer, 53, and Michael T. Spencer, 42. Both Andrè and Michael grew up in the Washington, D.C., area,…
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Safeway’s Summer Secrets
Swimsuits, smoothies, road trips and barbecues all scream “summer!” Summer is also the best time to rediscover the produce and…
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Recent & Recommended Books on Sugar and Its Effects on the Body
Sugar consumption is suspected to play an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, fatty liver disease and…
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