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As the rollout of the newly formulated shot begins in earnest, many Americans are finding roadblocks, while federal officials urge everyone to be patient and get the shot when you can. source https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20230929/the-quest-for-the-new-covid-shot?src=RSS_PUBLIC

In a peer-to-peer conversation, two people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis discuss how they manage the costs of treatment. source https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/ms-financial-impact?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Two people discuss how living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis impacts mental health in a peer-to-peer discussion. source https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/ms-emotional-aspect?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Germs are everywhere, but some places and things are germ hot spots. Learn how to stay healthy wherever you go. source https://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-flu-map/features/germiest-places?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many new shots have been pointed our way since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here's why you still need a flu shot. source https://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-flu-map/features/flu-vaccines-explained?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder predict how this year’s cold and flu season will play out. Here’s what you need to know. source https://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-flu-map/features/covid-lessons-cold-flu?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The latest advances in treatments for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) include medicines that better target myeloma cells. Learn more. source https://www.webmd.com/cancer/multiple-myeloma/features/new-treatment-rrmm?src=RSS_PUBLIC

In this webinar, Lidia Schapira, MD, explained why it’s important to take control of your mental health after a cancer diagnosis. source https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/mental-well-being-cancer-beyond?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The FDA has received more than 8,500 reports of gastrointestinal issues among people taking medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, the latter of which is approved for weight loss. source https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20230928/risk-of-intestinal-blockage-added-to-ozempic-label?src=RSS_PUBLIC

When you’re trying to soothe eczema on the face, groin, and other sensitive areas, keep a few tips in mind for treatment and caring for your skin at home. source https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/features/eczema-hard-to-treat-places?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Food “noise” is what some people call their internal chatter about food. For some people, it gets out of hand. source https://www.webmd.com/obesity/features/what-is-food-noise?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A pulmonologist describes how, though lung cancer may remain inoperable, targeted therapies and early screening have changed the game. source https://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/features/patient-learnings-inoperable-lung-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

In an interview with WebMD, basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his atrial fibrillation diagnosis and healthcare in underserved communities. source https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/features/kareem-abdul-jabbar-afib?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Learn ways to manage your food cravings and why they happen in the first place. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-facts-about-food-cravings?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New research is showing that caring for a loved one with a mental illness exacts a tremendous toll. source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20230927/caring-for-adult-children-with-mental-illness?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Driving the technology forward are advances in materials science and AI, plus patient benefits like shorter recovery times and less pain. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20230926/robots-taking-over-surgery-about?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Doctors and the CDC recommend everyone over 6 months get the new COVID-19 vaccine as fears of complications ease. source https://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20230926/now-is-the-time-for-kids-to-get-covid-vaccines?src=RSS_PUBLIC

When you live with a complex condition like multiple sclerosis (MS), there are a lot of misconceptions that can come along with it. source https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/things-people-with-ms-wish-you-knew?src=RSS_PUBLIC

There’s no specific test or list of symptoms that doctors use to look for MS. So how do they diagnose it? source https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/why-ms-can-be-hard-to-diagnose?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New research points to pneumonia, not severe inflammation, as the true cause of severe COVID and death. source https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230925/is-pneumonia-the-true-cause-of-severe-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Psychedelics scientist Roland Griffiths discusses his cancer diagnosis with Manish Agrawal, MD, and a new Johns Hopkins endowment for psychedelics. source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/roland-griffiths-cancer-psychedelics?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A couple of drinks does not give you “beer goggles” that make other people look more desirable, a new study found. But being tipsy may make you more eager to approach an attractive stranger. source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20230922/alcohols-allure-real-and-risky?src=RSS_PUBLIC

It was just a routine checkup -- or so she thought. One woman’s syphilis scare mirrors thousands of others amid a syphilis outbreak in the U.S., with Houston at the epicenter. source https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/news/20230921/syphilis-outbreak-hits-us?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Exercise is important for the physical health and well-being of people with limited mobility. Learn more about fitness tips for people who use wheelchairs. source https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/fitness-people-wheelchairs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Medication errors among children who take drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reported to U.S. poison control centers increased by nearly 300% over a 22-year period, a new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found. source https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/news/20230920/adhd-med-errors-among-kids-have-surged-last-two-decades?src=RSS_PUBLIC

It's predicted that by 2050, the number of people with glaucoma will surge by more than 200%, highlighting an urgent need for heightened awareness, early detection, and advanced treatment strategies. source https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20230920/cases-of-glaucoma-expected-to-rapidly-increase?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Asian Americans have a lower obesity rate than other ethnic groups, but there are key differences to be aware of. Here’s what you need to know. source https://www.webmd.com/obesity/features/obesity-in-asian-americans?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Amid an increasing number of COVID hospitalizations and deaths, WebMD reached out to several experts for their practical tips and guidance. source https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230918/how-do-i-protect-myself-others-from-covid-again?src=RSS_PUBLIC

In this webinar, Octavia Pickett-Blakely, MD, MHS, explained what a holistic approach to weight management is. source https://www.webmd.com/obesity/features/obesity-a-holistic-approach?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Amid a surge in cases and hospitalizations, there’s a concern we don’t know the true extent of the disease if people avoid testing because of the cost. source https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20230914/cost-leads-many-to-skip-covid-testing?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Atopic dermatitis can be unpredictable, but it’s important to stick with treatment, even when your skin is clear. These five strategies can help with treatment adherence. source https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/features/atopic-dermatitis-treatment-adherence?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A growing number see organized labor as a path to improved working conditions – and better care for their patients. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/organized-labor-doctors-union?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Who should be most concerned about these respiratory illnesses? What is the optimal time to get one or more of these shots? And how long should you wait to get the new booster if you had COVID this summer? source https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20230913/when-and-why-to-get-shots-for-covid-rsv-and-flu?src=RSS_PUBLIC

When you have prostate cancer, exercise can improve your strength, stamina and mood. Find out the benefits of exercise for men with prostate cancer. source https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/features/prostate-cancer-staying-active?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many products, including Sudafed PE, contain phenylephrine, which an FDA committee said is ineffective. source https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20230913/popular-otc-decongestant-ineffective?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A CDC advisory committee of doctors and nurses today recommended that everyone age 6 and above get a newly created COVID-19 vaccine. source https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20230912/cdc-panel-debates-who-should-get-latest-covid-vaccine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Learn more about relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) and how you can offer the best support possible for a loved one with RRMM. source https://www.webmd.com/cancer/multiple-myeloma/features/caring-someone-rrmm?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mixing fruits like bananas -- which brown quickly -- with things like berries may limit the nutritional benefit of those berries. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20230912/not-all-fruits-play-well-together-in-your-morning-smoothie?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cannabidiol (CBD) isn’t intoxicating. But you could still test positive for marijuana if you use certain CBD products. Get the facts. source https://www.webmd.com/cannabinoids/features/cbd-drug-tests?src=RSS_PUBLIC

CBD could help your cat with pain and anxiety. But confusing laws may make it hard for you and your vet to make decisions. Find out how to help your pet. source https://www.webmd.com/cannabinoids/features/cbd-cats?src=RSS_PUBLIC

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, 988 is a new way to call, text, or chat the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Find out what to expect. source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/988-suicide-prevention-overview?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The FDA today authorized the newest COVID-19 vaccine, the first not to target the initial or “ancestral” strain of the virus. We’re that far into the pandemic now. source https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20230911/fda-authorizes-new-covid-19-vaccine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Experts share their best tips for creating a meaningful self-care experience at home. source https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20230908/diy-wellness-retreats-offer-a-path-to-wellness?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Researchers hope to enhance pediatric care by printing tablets in child-friendly doses, shapes, and flavors. source https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20230907/3d-printed-meds-for-sick-children?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Doctors, engineers, and AI experts are teaming up to develop “smart bandages” capable of treating chronic wounds, battlefield injuries, or even minor cuts and scrapes. source https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/news/20230906/new-ai-enhanced-bandages-poised-to-transform-wound-treatment?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Delta-8 products have spread into vape shops, gas stations and other retailers, but are these products safe for use? source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20230906/delta-8-russian-roulette-of-cannabis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Delta-8 products have spread into vape shops, gas stations and other retailers, but are these products safe for use? source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20230906/delta-8-russian-roulette-of-cannaibs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The passing of popular singer and song writer Jimmy Buffett, who died Friday at age 76 from Merkel cell carcinoma, has thrust this form of skin cancer into the spotlight. But what exactly is it? source https://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20230905/what-to-know-about-merkel-cell-carcinoma?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Multiple myeloma and race: Find out how disparities can affect diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. source https://www.webmd.com/cancer/multiple-myeloma/features/rrmm-socioeconomic-barriers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Find answers to your questions about coming vaccines for COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. source https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20230905/what-to-know-about-flu-covid-rsv-shots?src=RSS_PUBLIC