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Two good sources for health news on the Internet are WebMD and the Mayo Clinic. Current headlines from those sources are listed below. Make sure to discuss any medical questions or concerns with your physician. There is a lot of medical information on the Internet, but there is no better source of information for you than a one-on-one conversation with a health professional.
WebMD:
- FDA Panel Backs Second Shot for Those Who Got J&J Vaccine - Fri, Oct 15, 2021
The panel suggests that the second J&J dose come at least 2 months after the first shot. It’s not technically a booster, but it’s moving Johnson & Johnson from a one-dose vaccine to a two-dose one, similar to Moderna’s and Pfizer’s vaccines. - State Lotteries Didn't Help Boost Vaccination Rates - Fri, Oct 15, 2021
According to a new study, lotteries in 19 states designed to encourage people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 did not alter the rate of those who got the shot. - Gut Bacteria May Fuel Prostate Cancer Treatment Resistance - Fri, Oct 15, 2021
During prostate cancer treatment, some gut bacteria start making hormones that may support cancer growth and treatment resistance.
Mayo Clinic:
