As lockdown ended, Nik’s anxiety about his body returned
For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. The closer he inched toward lockdown ending, the more Nik Mitchell’s …
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As we enter cold and flu season, here’s how to tell if you have COVID or a cold
As we lurch into fall and then winter, we also say hello to flu season, which starts in early to …
Deaths with drugs as contributing factor are rising dramatically
While many people focus on the role of drugs in overdose deaths, a recent study shows that deaths where drugs …
Hospitals run low on nurses as they get swamped with COVID
The rapidly escalating surge in COVID-19 infections across the U.S. has caused a shortage of nurses and other front-line staff …
Japan proposes expanding COVID-19 emergency curbs as cases surge, says minister
FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians wearing protective face masks make their way at a shopping district on the first day of the …
As cases surge, New Orleans strongly recommends masks
With the daily average of new COVID-19 cases surging to numbers not seen in months, New Orleans officials issued an …
Experts argue salt is not as bad for health as you think
Is it time to shake up the rules on salt? Experts argue it’s not as bad for health as you …
Japan to declare COVID-19 emergency for Tokyo as it mulls Olympics without fans
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is set to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo that will run through its hosting of …
COVID-19 as systemic disease: What does that mean for kidneys?
It was clear at a relatively early stage of the pandemic that SARS-CoV-2 causes a wide range of symptoms; in …
’45 is the new 50′ as age for colorectal cancer screening is lowered
Prompted by a recent alarming rise in cases of colorectal cancer in people younger than 50, an independent expert panel …
Relief, anxiety as Europe resumes AstraZeneca jabs
There was relief, frustration and fear on Friday as a number of European nations resumed administering the AstraZeneca vaccine after …
Woman who was bullied as a child can't stop pulling hair and ripping off skin
Need support for your mental health? You can contact mental health charity Mind on 0300 123 3393 or text them …
EU opens way for Russian jabs as UK intensifies vaccine push
Russian coronavirus shots could soon be doled out across Europe after the EU said it was assessing the vaccine, as …
As insurers end grace period for COVID-19 hospital costs, study estimates potential bills
Nearly 1.7 million times in the past year, Americans have checked into hospitals to get treated for severe cases of …
Moscow eases coronavirus restrictions as cases fall
Russia’s capital Moscow on Wednesday announced a further easing of COVID restrictions citing the improving health situation, even as many …
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Transition Troubles Mount as COVID Spreads
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. President-elect Joe Biden is still being blocked from launching his …
Target of new cancer treatment valid for breast as well as blood cancers
One more piece of the puzzle has fallen into place behind a new drug whose anti-cancer potential was developed at …
British PM tells public to stay home as deaths soar
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday urged the public to obey the national lockdown as coronavirus deaths continued to …