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Long-Haul COVID Cases Could Bring New Understanding of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Both long-haul COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome are linked to viral infections in ways that are still unclear.
White House Announces $231 Million Contract to Buy Rapid At-Home COVID Tests
According to the company that manufactures the tests, they are 96 percent accurate and provide results in 15 minutes.
Ilhan Omar Calls on Biden to Follow End of Keystone With End of Enbridge Line 3
“We should all be water protectors,” Rep. Ilhan Omar said.
Dog Factory Farms in the United States? Consumers Can End It.
To end cruel animal experimentation, consumers need to step up and refuse to use products tested on animals.
Congress Took on Vital Health Issues in Last Month’s Massive Spending Bill
The legislative package also addressed surprise medical billing, mental health coverage and other critical matters.
Little-Known Federal Volunteer Unit Remains Underutilized for Mass Vaccinations
Some public health experts are urging the Biden administration to ramp up the little-known Medical Reserve Corps.
Worldwide Anti-Science Movement Threatens Pandemic Response and Public Health
Dangerous disinformation has led to people tying their political allegiance to refusing vaccination and masks.
New Vaccine Is So Far 100 Percent Effective at Preventing Hospitalization
Johnson & Johnson announced Friday that its vaccine is 66 percent effective at preventing moderate to severe infection.
New York May Have Underreported COVID Deaths at Nursing Homes by 50 Percent
New York reports nursing home deaths differently than other states, which may be obscuring the actual death count.
As Biden Issues Groundbreaking Climate Orders, Activists Push to Ban Fracking
The orders signal that progressive organizers may see some demands for racial and environmental justice realized.