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Does Medicare cover the shingles vaccine? What to know about the cost

The shingles vaccine is free for most Medicare beneficiaries.

Fortune · Jul 31, 2023

Opioids and cocaine are a deadly combination – and 'polydrug' deaths are rising

Drug deaths in the US involving both opioids and cocaine have increased dramatically in the past decade, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2023

What is alpha-gal syndrome, the meat allergy caused by a tick bite?

Here’s everything you need to know about alpha-gal syndrome

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Professors Highlight Ultraviolet Air Disinfection As Key Solution For Covid-19 Spread In High-Risk Environments

Big Tech Suppressed Highly Effective Technology to Prevent Spread of Covid-19, Costing Countless Lives

Zenger · Jul 29, 2023

Climate change is killing summer traditions like vacationing and going outside—extreme temperatures may be here to stay

Extreme heat, fueled partly by climate change, is the deadliest weather phenomenon by far, according to the National Weather Service.

Fortune · Jul 28, 2023

The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave

In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits have inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year's rise looks modest so far.

WEKU · Jul 28, 2023

Biden White House Pressured Facebook To Censor Lab Leak Posts

"Can someone quickly remind me why we were removing—rather than demoting/labeling—claims that Covid is man made," asked Meta's president for global affairs.

Reason · Jul 28, 2023

Yorkshire punished for extremely serious misconduct over racism experienced by ex-player Azeem Rafiq

Yorkshire has been fined and docked points in two formats of cricket over the club’s “extremely serious” misconduct in relation to the racism experienced by former player Azeem Rafiq

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Yorkshire punished for ‘extremely serious’ misconduct in Azeem Rafiq racism case

Rafiq initially spoke out in 2020 about the racism and bullying he experienced across two spells at Yorkshire.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Is Covid-19 Creeping Back? Here’s What You Should Know About This Summer’s Uptick in Cases

Hospitalizations from Covid-19 are at their highest point since last December, which may be due to the extreme heat driving people indoors.

Inverse · Jul 28, 2023