Nearly every state has reported cases of a rare, but potentially life-threatening, COVID-related inflammatory illness affecting children.

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Two gastroenterologists weigh in on the most effective evidence-based ways to treat the complex disease. 

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Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson – with more COVID vaccines available, does it matter which one you get? An expert on COVID variants discusses the available vaccines.

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A new study finds encouraging associations between flu shots and less severe COVID infections.

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The majority of parents support teen’s involvement with demonstrations about racism and police reform, but some may need to expand conversations in advance, expert says.

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As cold weather approaches, a gastrointestinal psychologist shares best practices for navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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An infectious disease expert discusses the latest treatments for COVID-19.

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A study finds that an estimated 170,000 people who are transgender in the United States may access hormones from friends, online or other non-licensed sources, which poses health and safety risks.

From the article: "Researchers evaluated national data and found that 84% of the 27,715 respondents were interested in using hormones, while only 55% were using hormones. Overall, 3,362 (15%) of respondents were uninsured, compared with about 13% of all Americans at the time of the survey in 2015. Among insured respondents, 21% reported that their claims for gender affirming hormones were denied."

For the full story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/underinsured-transgender-americans-more-likely-to-turn-to-riskier-sources-for-gender

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You wake up one morning feeling under the weather. While in previous years you may have chalked up a sore throat or body aches to a run-of-the-mill cold or flu, this year’s COVID-19 pandemic adds a new element of concern to getting sick. An expert offers advice for those worried sick about their symptoms.

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