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California’s COVID Misinformation Law Is Entangled in Lawsuits, Conflicting Rulings

The law define misinformation as false information that is contradicted by contemporary scientific consensus.
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SARS-CoV-2 Infection Weakens Immune-Cell Response to Vaccination

NIH-funded study suggests need to boost CD8+ T cell response after infection.

Inhalable Hydrogel Protects Lungs From SARS-CoV-2, the Virus That Causes COVID

With further development, the gel could provide additional protection against COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

Cancer Patients With More Vaccine Doses Have Less Severe COVID Breakthrough

Experts stress the need for targeted efforts to increase vaccine uptake among cancer patients with lower vaccination rates.

Medicaid Health Plans Try to Protect Members—and Profits—During Unwinding

The Biden administration estimates that 15 million of the more than 91 million Medicaid enrollees will fall off the rolls.

Millions in U.S. Missed Cancer Screening During Second Year of COVID-19 Pandemic

American Cancer Society researchers stress the need to improve access to cancer screenings

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Virtual or In Person: Which Kind of Doctor’s Visit Is Better, And When It Matters

There are no hard-and-fast rules, but here’s some guidance about when it may make more sense to choose one or the other.

Much Remains to Be Learned About Long COVID

Several mechanisms may play a role, including persistent virus and ongoing immune dysregulation.

Latinos, Black People More Likely to Have Long COVID Symptoms

Researchers encourage additional studies to determine why Black and Latino people experience long COVID symptoms more than white people.

RECOVER Research Identifies Potential Long COVID Disparities

NIH-supported studies show variations in symptoms and diagnostic experiences among different racial and ethnic groups.

CU Researchers Identify Potential Cause of Long COVID

The condition may be caused by hidden viral reservoirs that remain in the body after initial infection.

Era of ‘Free’ COVID Vaccines, Test Kits, and Treatments Is Ending. Who Will Pay the Tab Now?

People without insurance will need to either pay full price, seek free or low-cost vaccines from community clinics or go without.

Lingering Symptoms Common After COVID Hospitalization

Many adults experience problems like coughing, chest pain, and fatigue six months after their stay.

Some States May Allow Nurses to Do More Without Doctors

There is a shortage of doctors, including primary care doctors, in the United States.

Bivalent Boosters Provide Better Protection Against Severe COVID-19

Increased protection against hospitalization or death was seen regardless of age or history of previous boosters.

As Pandemic-Era Medicaid Provisions Lapse, Millions Approach a Coverage Cliff

The federal government’s extra funding for states that kept people on Medicaid will end in the coming months.
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