There’s a lot of confusion around who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Recommendations have not been finalized, but there are certain groups that qualify across the board. Some states have put special emergency provisions in place to guarantee access for people who want the shot. The COVID vaccine has been available to nearly everyone since its original rollout. But …
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Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Heart disease, stroke, and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the US. Unfortunately, only 1 in 4 people with …
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The best way to prevent the flu and serious complications is by getting a flu vaccination every season. When you get your shot is an important factor as well. Influenza vaccine guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been updated for the 2025-2026 flu season. Most recommendations have remained unchanged from the 2024-2025 flu season. This includes …
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Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Heart disease, stroke and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the U.S. Unfortunately, only 1 in 4 people with …
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Image credits: Getty Images Nearly 50% of Americans have hypertension, a condition caused by high blood pressure. It is the top risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and increases the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. What’s more shocking and concerning is that only 1 in 4 people with a history of high blood pressure have the condition under …
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The governors in Oregon, Washington, California and Hawaii have formed an alliance to counter the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The group has said the step was necessary because the agency’s decisions are being politicized under the leadership of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist. Last month, the Food and Drug …
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Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Heart disease, stroke and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the U.S. Unfortunately, only 1 in 4 people with …
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California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Governors of the states, which make up the newly-formed West Coast Health Alliance, said in a joint press statement that their alliance was “fighting back against the Trump administration’s …
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People seeking this year’s COVID booster shot may find it more difficult than the past. Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images If you want a COVID shot, it can be frustrating to try to get one right now. That’s because the Food and Drug Administration has narrowed its approval for this year’s …
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