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New President Creates ‘National COVID Strategy’
Biden signs executive orders to speed vaccinations and issues mask-wearing challenge ... Jon Cherry/Getty Images ... En español | COVID-19 vaccines will become available at local pharmacies beginni...
Hearing Aids, Hearing Test And Hearing Loss Tips and Information
Doctors explore possible virus connection, also link hearing problems to masks ... Family, friends are often the first to notice a problem ... Lower your out-of-pocket costs for the devices ... 'Vo...
Tips For Creating a Social Pod This Winter
If you're finally ready to commit to being alone together, here's how to do so safely ... Gary Burchell/Getty Images ... As you wait for your turn to get vaccinated, you may be wondering if it's wo...
Hot Pockets Recalled: May Contain Plastic, Glass
More than 750,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets sold nationwide have been recalled because they may contain pieces of glass and hard plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Should You Get a Remote Eye Exam?
The ads are seductive. ... For the millions of Americans who are skipping eye doctor visits because of the pandemic, remote telehealth eye exams seem to be the perfect solution: a way to renew or u...
Florida COVID Vaccine Distribution Chaotic for Residents
The state was the first to offer shots to everyone 65 and older. ... Cars line up as people wait to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru vaccination site in Clermont, Fla. ... When Neil Rosen...
Masks Are Still Needed Under Cold Weather Gear
As you bundle up against winter's cold, don't forget to keep up the fight against COVID-19, including wearing a face covering, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ... ...
Symptoms of Coronavirus Can Last Months
Long-term effects of coronavirus infections last months for many survivors, a new study suggests ... Phynart Studio/Getty Images ... By now you may be already familiar with the term “long haulers,”...
Coronavirus Variants: What We Know So Far
New strains are more contagious, but there’s no evidence of more severe COVID-19 illness ... Panorama Images/Getty Images ... Public health officials have identified two strains of the coronavirus ...
Know Your Rights Regarding Your Eyeglass Prescriptions
Under federal law, eye doctors must provide you with a copy of your prescription ... How’s this for an eye-opening dilemma: You receive a vision test from an optometrist, then decide to shop elsewh...