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Big unknown about vaccination

The admission came from Pfizer chairman Albert Bourla who told US media the pharmaceutical company was “not certain” if the vaccine prevented the coronavirus from being transmitted. “This is something that needs to be examined,” he told Dateline.  “We are not certain about that right now with what we know.” This week, the UK became… Read More »

Ask the Doctor: D. Todd Detar, DO, Answers Questions about Osteopathic Medicine and His Role in the Community

D. Todd Detar, DO Q. What attracted you to medicine? A. While studying health education at the University of Delaware, a college sports injury ended my life’s dream of becoming an NFL player. One of my coaches saw an opportunity for me to work as a trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies, and over time, I… Read More »

What you need to know about coronavirus today

A version of this story appeared in the September 16 edition of CNN’s Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. Sign up here to receive the need-to-know headlines every weekday. At an ABC town hall in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, the President hit back at a question over his remarks to renowned journalist Bob Woodward… Read More »

Bad things about ketogenic diet

This high-fat, low-carb approach has become one of the most popular ways to lose weight, but you should be aware of these risks before you give it a shot. While this is a deterrent for many, Christy Brissette, RD, a private-practice dietitian in Chicago, notes that many of her patients like the diet because of… Read More »