
Vaccine Immunity vs. Natural Immunity
Recent studies show the immunity provided by the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines is more than 5 times more effective than the natural immunity that occurs from contracting COVID-19. But researchers warn the immunity from the vaccines does fade over time...
Read MoreWhy the Flu is so Dangerous For Kids
Unlike COVID-19, young children are at high risk of serious complications from influenza infections, so getting a flu shot should be a top priority for kids. The peak of flu season is from December to February, so now is the time to get the flu shot...
Read MoreA New Way to Treat a Common Heart Condition
A minimally invasive surgical procedure for a common heart condition eliminates the need for blood thinners to prevent stroke. The Watchman device is inserted into the heart and keeps blood clots from traveling to the brain and causing a stroke...
Read MoreCDC Recommends COVID Vaccines for Young Children
The CDC recommends children ages 5-11 receive a child-sized version of the Pfizer vaccine. This recommendation only pertains to the Pfizer vaccine. Federal authorities have not authorized the other COVID vaccines for young children...
Read MorePreventing Long COVID in Kids
While children are still less affected by COVID-19 than adults, if they do get it they can develop Long COVID, which could be with them for months or longer...
Read MoreBreast Cancer in Black Women
Trusted leaders in the community can help encourage Black women to get health screenings that could help them survive breast cancer...
Read MoreNew Treatment for Stroke Recovery
Deep Brain Stimulation, a kind of brain pacemaker, is showing promise in restoring some abilities to those who have had debilitating strokes...
Read MoreTesting a Breast Cancer Vaccine
Triple Negative Breast Cancer is an extremely aggressive and deadly form of breast cancer, but Cleveland Clinic researchers are having some success in clinical trials with a vaccine that may be able to prevent cancer from developing...
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