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New @CDCMMWR finds patients with #COVID19 had nearly 16x the risk for myocarditis (inflammation of part of the heart muscle) compared with patients without COVID-19. #Vaccination is the best way to protect against COVID-19 and its complications. https://t.co/U9YWfHli6O https://t.co/WWs3jdzS51

#Opioid use can lead to ☠️ due to the effects of opioids on parts of the 🧠 which regulate breathing. An opioid overdose can be identified by a combination of signs incl.: 👁️ pinpoint pupils 😴 unconsciousness 🫁 difficulties breathing 👉 https://t.co/ZjGu7pgRNo https://t.co/I0uQckU7aP

Peaches are packed with vitamin E, which keeps your immune system healthy and helps widen blood vessels to keep blood from clotting inside. 🍑 https://t.co/ITojTb0NEZ https://t.co/nUFwu0tcBD

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Unpeeled apples are good sources of both fiber and compounds called polyphenols that benefit heart health. Eating #apples often may help lower blood pressure, #cholesterol, and #inflammation. https://t.co/VIU3NoAGot #HarvardHealth #fruits https://t.co/xgXykpDIPB

#COVID19 cases are high in parts of the country with low vaccination coverage, especially the Southeast, Midwest & Northwest. In these areas, less than 40% of the people are vaccinated & there are more than 100 cases for every 100,000 people. More: https://t.co/hdTclb41lt. https://t.co/ziy4HW4Am9

Death following #opioid overdose is preventable if the person receives basic life support & the timely ⏱️ administration of the drug naloxone, an antidote to opioids that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose if administered in time. Here are tips for first responders: https://t.co/q6CiSPtErK

A high amount of coronavirus in the lungs is a major contributor to death in COVID-19 patients, new research shows. On average, patients who died had 10 times the amount of virus in their lower airways than those who survived their illness. https://t.co/mvmmNOnDvw https://t.co/ESlU8injeH

"Since I could remember, I have compared myself to other women, never feeling like I was enough ..." https://t.co/uNLAhZS0I6

Studies have shown that eating foods rich in flavanols is linked with less #cognitive decline as people age. New research suggests a possible reason why: flavanols appear to improve blood flow to the brain. https://t.co/F3KzShpODw #HarvardHealth https://t.co/yrSwlDK1r9

2 linked #COVID19 outbreaks at a youth camp & men’s conference resulted in 180 COVID-19 cases in 4 states, a new @CDCMMWR finds. Requiring prevention measures like #vaccination, negative test results & masks can help reduce spread in group settings. More: https://t.co/3xprZ8PfPK https://t.co/8YyXZbADNu

On 1 September, thanks to 🇩🇪 #Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel's strong support, WHO will inaugurate its new WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin. Follow the live event here: https://t.co/DEpaHcIvdD

Whether you’re trying to lose 5 pounds or 50, this @HarvardHealth course offers evidence-based strategies to help you shed excess weight while still eating food that is delicious and satisfying: https://t.co/wehujhwguQ https://t.co/esp0pLO3h9

Did you know hot peppers are natural antimicrobials? That means they kill germs and other microorganisms that can spoil canned or packaged foods. https://t.co/oCAdwBiwlV https://t.co/U434Sipkoo

Patients on immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory therapy should receive a third dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after the second dose. https://t.co/VblLRhH45C #RheumEd #RheumTwitter