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Mutations can affect how viruses behave and how well drugs and vaccines work.

Why Wearing Masks Is Still Necessary After COVID Vaccination

Why do we need to wear masks after vaccination? Let’s look at vaccination facts.
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Lessons From a Nearly Fatal Nose Ring [VIDEO]

Just weeks after getting a nose ring, this New York City mom developed a rare hepatitis B infection and needed a liver transplant.

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Fatty Liver Disease Is Highly Prevalent Worldwide

The disease has similar prevalence across high-income and low- and middle-income nations.

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FDA Authorizes Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is easier to store and deliver, will help speed up the coronavirus vaccine rollout.
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People with SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies May Have a Low Risk of Future Infection

People who have had COVID-19 appear to be protected against reinfection for at least a few months.

No Evidence of Coronavirus Transmission From Food or Food Packaging

A year into the pandemic, the FDA, CDC and USDA say there’s no credible evidence linking food or packaging to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Report Highlights Health Concerns for People of Color

A new report reveals essential health services for people of color were scaled down or discontinued amid COVID-19.

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How Losing Weight Helps Liver Disease

A healthy weight can improve your overall health as well as help your liver function better.

Nevada Budgets $6M to Treat All Prisoners Who Have Hepatitis C

After inmates filed a class action lawsuit, Nevada agreed to treat all prisoners living with hepatitis C.

Fatty Liver Linked to Fibrosis Progression in People With Hepatitis B

Unexpectedly, liver steatosis was also associated with a greater chance of achieving HBsAg seroclearance.

HIV Linked to Increased Prevalence of Liver Fibrosis

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