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Many of us have gained weight during the pandemic, including kids. But talking to kids about weight can be tricky. One approach: focus less on weight and get healthier as a family.

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Don't Focus On Kids' Weight Gain. Focus On Healthy Habits Instead

10:02am August 16, 2021

by Maria Godoy

Many parents have seen their kids' weight go up after months of disrupted schedules and excess screen time. Here's how to respond, without causing new problems, like body image issues.

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At the moment there is little data available on the impact of contracting COVID-19 and the respiratory syncytial virus (pictured), and whether together they can make a person sicker. But health officials worry it could put young patients — who are not e

As Children's COVID Cases Surge, There's Another Virus On The Rise

10:36am August 14, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic say there is another concerning prospect looming: a surge in children diagnosed with a combination of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.

Having a compromised immune system puts you at higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. Studies show that the initial vaccine doses are less effective for people with weakened immune systems. A third shot can boost protection.

6 Things To Know If You're Immunocompromised And Considering A 3rd Shot

7:00am August 14, 2021

People with weakened immune systems who already got two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines can now get a third shot. But exactly who is eligible? Here's what we know so far.

A health care worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine last week at West Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia. Dr. Anthony Fauci says he backs mandatory vaccines for teachers, citing a "critical situation" in the country.

Fauci Says Teachers Should Be Required To Be Vaccinated

1:17pm August 10, 2021

by Bill Chappell

"We are in a major surge now as we're going into the fall, into the school season. This is very serious business," Fauci said. He urges states and localities to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for teachers.

Kindergartner Allyson Zavala joined with other students and school superintendent Austin Buetner for a class selfie in April inside teacher Alicia Pizzi's classroom at Maurice Sendak Elementary School in North Hollywood, Calif.

How To Keep Your Child Safe From The Delta Variant

8:46am August 10, 2021

by Pien Huang

Some public health experts are also parents of little kids, and have to strategize to keep those too young to be vaccinated safe from getting or spreading the delta variant. Here are their tips.

It's not a known side effect, but some people are experiencing changes to their menstrual cycles after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Reports have led some researchers to take a closer look at the possible connection.

Why Reports Of Menstrual Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Tough To Study

5:16pm August 09, 2021

by Geoff Brumfiel

Some people have reported getting a lighter or heavier period after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Cause for concern? Doctors say no. Could it be a temporary side effect? That's harder to determine.

Taking photos can sometimes hamper our brain's ability to remember important moments in life. If you're more intentional about the photos you take, they can actually help you capture that moment you're hoping to hold on to.

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To Remember The Moment, Try Taking Fewer Photos

4:44pm August 05, 2021

by Daryl Austin

Research shows that snapping too many pictures may harm your ability to retain memories. But selfie addicts, don't despair! There are techniques to make photography enhance memory, not undermine it.

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Seattle Chef Defends Vaccination Policy For Workers And Dine-In Guests

8:12am August 01, 2021

Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with owner and chef Eric Rivera. He put in place a proof of vaccination policy for customers who want to dine at his popular Seattle restaurant, ADDO.

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Chief Medical Officer Explains What Goes Into Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines At Work

9:57am July 31, 2021

Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Patrick Brennan, Chief Medical Officer of Penn Medicine, about the vaccine requirement adopted for all employees in May.

Why Sweat Is A Human Superpower

1:53pm July 30, 2021

Sweat is an "evolutionary marvel," says Sarah Everts, the author of The Joy of Sweat. In her new book, Everts delves into the science of perspiration and how this trait has enabled humans to thrive.

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