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Why researchers are sure that the COVID vaccine saved millions of lives

According to a 2024 survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, a growing number of Americans mistakenly believe that COVID vaccines have been responsible for thousands of deaths.

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Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children

New research from Penn Medicine finds that previous exposures to older flu strains prime the immune system to produce antibodies against H5N1, and children would likely benefit the most from H5N1 vaccinations.

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Survey shows patients with disabilities less likely to feel respect from doctors

A new Penn Medicine analysis shows that patients with disabilities were both less likely to feel respect from their doctors and less likely to feel their doctors explained things well.

CBS News

Pennsylvania doctors reflect on COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later

Raina Merchant of the Perelman School of Medicine says that Penn Medicine had to be nimble during the COVID-19 pandemic to respond to many changes in information and optimize care for patients.

Good Housekeeping

Is This Viral Trend Really the Ultimate Cure for Bloat?

Anish A. Sheth of the Perelman School of Medicine says there’s no medical evidence that topical castor oil has any medically therapeutic benefits.

Philadelphia Inquirer

When your medicine comes with a long list of side effects

In an opinion essay, Jeffrey Millstein of the Perelman School of Medicine says that doctors and medical-care teams can help manage and monitor medication side effects.

Associated Press

The Pope has now been in the hospital for 3 weeks battling double pneumonia. How serious is that?

Jeffrey Millstein of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a ventilator would be the next step if Pope Francis wasn’t able to breathe well enough with the non-invasive support he’s received so far.

Yahoo! Life

More yogurt and nuts, less alcohol and snack foods: How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are influencing people’s food spending habits

Carrie Burns of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight-loss medications tend to decrease cravings for foods high in sugar and fat.

Good Housekeeping

Seven popular foods that could be harming your gut

Anish A. Sheth of the Perelman School of Medicine says that an unhealthy gut affects digestion, energy, the ability to work and socialize, and even mental health.

LancasterOnline.com

How has LG Health changed in the 10 years since joining Penn Medicine?

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health CEO John Herman shares how services and staff have expanded at Lancaster General Health since its 2015 merger with Penn Medicine.

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