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Dr @mvankerkhove describes potential future scenarios on #COVID19 and Omicron and what we can do to turn the tide ⬇️ https://t.co/LUFqyQj3O4

Know the difference. Side effects after getting your #COVID19 vaccine are expected and should go away in a few days. Symptoms of COVID-19 are wide-ranging, more severe, and often last weeks but can last months. Learn more: https://t.co/Sygs9UZVVy. https://t.co/2COicEjbEp

Treating people who have low levels of vitamin D with supplements may reduce their risk for #heartattacks and death from any cause: https://t.co/JNOsKNg3v7 #HarvardHealth https://t.co/Dt5tOxVJBf

Meat isn't the only way to get protein. These veggies pack a powerful protein punch, too! A cup of cooked white mushrooms has about 3.5 grams of protein. https://t.co/9JL22pO2uL https://t.co/ow3B1QuOzf

Study found, among health care workers previously vaccinated with a 2-dose series of BNT162b2, administration of a booster dose compared with not receiving one was significantly associated with a lower rate of #SARSCoV2 infection in short-term follow-up. https://t.co/0u2A7sk6UK

Parents: Your children count on you to keep them safe and healthy. If you have questions or concerns about your child receiving the #COVID19 vaccine, talk to your healthcare provider. Learn more: https://t.co/oV6NgGGUSb. https://t.co/9fqYsdRktj

Diabetes screening should begin at age 35 for people who are overweight, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater, according to a new recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task force: https://t.co/dFvaS1PTcR #HarvardHealth #diabetes https://t.co/gT3FJswbaR

Booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear to be highly effective at preventing hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant, according to three new CDC studies. https://t.co/FWWmPdd39O https://t.co/5XuPFhv0MV

Full vaccination is associated with a >40% lower risk of long COVID. https://t.co/fF43dqxOzE

Get the best defense available against respiratory illness in one vaccine appointment. Maintain your protection from the annual flu and stay ahead of the changing COVID-19 virus this spring. Find vaccines near you at https://t.co/jDq2UIHFmT. #WeCanDoThis https://t.co/bX6pZPC9n1

After smoking, #radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Nearly 1 out of 15 homes has high radon levels. Learn more: https://t.co/Zj0aMoe49M. #RadonAwarenessWeek https://t.co/zrq0fCU3wk

Could the key to relieving foot pain be belly fat? A small pilot study suggests that an injection of a patient's own fat cells can help ease the often-excruciating heel pain brought on by a condition known as plantar fasciitis. https://t.co/l2aXFWlkud https://t.co/1F35XwZUB7

Five core skills form a great foundation, and while parents can and should support young children in building these skills, encouraging teens to reinforce and refine their skills is important. https://t.co/oyqOGCsAuT #HarvardHealth https://t.co/UnP89Dr0B0

Do common cold coronavirus antibodies help protect against #SARSCoV2? No, suggests a recent study of health care workers. In fact, it's possible preexisting antibodies to the related viruses could be detrimental, @jenabbasi reports. https://t.co/rWRawDPWgK

The difference between the biological age of a person's retina and their actual age, the retinal age gap, may help estimate lifespan, a new study suggests. https://t.co/ZRCCHPUFoW https://t.co/oB7WOBPp4Y