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White House Announces Resources to Support Individuals with Long COVID

The Biden-Harris administration marks the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Cancer-busting Broccoli Sprout Pills? It’s a Thing.

Cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli sprouts) trigger a powerful cancer-inhibiting process.

Most Inmates Have Had Their COVID Shots — But Their Guards Likely Haven’t

In California, a reform group is suing, arguing that unprotected prison workers put vulnerable inmates at risk.

Big Leagues Balk at Endorsing COVID-19 Vaccination

Only the Women’s National Basketball Association, at 99%, can boast a highly successful campaign to educate and vaccinate its players.

Healthy Recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho with Mint & Feta

This chilled soup is a totally wonderful way to eat watermelon.

6 Steps From a Patient With Cancer on Being Your Own Best Advocate

Jennifer White, an Atlanta-based cyber security consultant diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), shared her advocacy tips.

Healthy Recipe: Cherries Clafoutis

Clafoutis made with fresh cherries, now in season, is a simple, rustic dessert that that over the centuries has become a French classic.

As COVID Vaccinations Slow, Parts of the US Remain Far Behind 70% Goal

The nation fell just short of the White House’s goal to give at least a first dose to 70% of adults by Independence Day.

Healthy Recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

Quinoa is one of the few grains to have complete protein, an important asset when switching to a more plant based diet.

Damage to Children’s Education—and Their Health—Could Last a Lifetime

The fallout from COVID-19 is expected to have a long-lasting impact.

Healthy Recipe: Apricot Chicken

Apricots have a tart sweetness that makes them a perfect accompaniment to chicken.

Thousands of Young Children Lost Parents to COVID. Where’s Help for Them?

Researchers calculate that more than 46,000 children have lost one or both parents to COVID since February 2020.

It’s been more than a year since Cassandra Rollins’ daughter Shalondra died of COVID-19, but Rollins says the grief is unrelenting.

The ‘Grief Pandemic’ Will Torment Americans for Years

Researchers estimate more than 5 million Americans are in mourning, including more than 43,000 children who have lost a parent to COVID-19.

Healthy Recipe: Summer Strawberry Slushie

When summertime strawberries are in season, freeze some for this easy delicious recipe.

Pandemic Swells Medicaid Enrollment to 80 Million People

In the wake economic crisis caused by COVID-19, Medicaid now covers nearly 1 in 4 Americans.

Being Vaccinated Doesn’t Mean You Must Go Maskless. Here’s Why.

To many people, lifting mask mandates seems hard to reconcile with so many long months of sacrificing our social lives for fear of COVID-19.

Features

White House Announces Resources to Support Individuals with Long COVID

Cancer-busting Broccoli Sprout Pills? It’s a Thing.

Most Inmates Have Had Their COVID Shots — But Their Guards Likely Haven’t

Big Leagues Balk at Endorsing COVID-19 Vaccination

Healthy Recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho with Mint & Feta

6 Steps From a Patient With Cancer on Being Your Own Best Advocate

Healthy Recipe: Cherries Clafoutis

As COVID Vaccinations Slow, Parts of the US Remain Far Behind 70% Goal

Healthy Recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

Damage to Children’s Education—and Their Health—Could Last a Lifetime

Healthy Recipe: Apricot Chicken

Thousands of Young Children Lost Parents to COVID. Where’s Help for Them?

The ‘Grief Pandemic’ Will Torment Americans for Years

Healthy Recipe: Summer Strawberry Slushie

Pandemic Swells Medicaid Enrollment to 80 Million People

Being Vaccinated Doesn’t Mean You Must Go Maskless. Here’s Why.

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