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Planned Parenthood's former president said the organization wanted to use her miscarriage to cover up the real reason for her departure
Dr. Leana Wen said she left Planned Parenthood in July 2019 because her vision clashed with its pro…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Planned Parenthood's former president says she was instructed to say the word 'abortion' in every interview
In her new book, "Lifelines," former Planned Parenthood president Dr. Leana Wen says she got pushba…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Emergency doctor explains how the Delta variant affects vaccinated people
We asked Leana Wen, a prominent emergency physician, about the Delta variant's risks for both the v…
Kaitlyn Wang
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Federal authorities indicted a man in Texas they say threatened to shoot a Maryland doctor who publicly supports COVID-19 vaccines
"Never going to take your wonder drug," the indictment alleges Eli Scott Harris sent the doctor. "M…
Madison Hall
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Your cloth mask is not good enough protection against Omicron, according to an expert — here's why
Dr. Leana Wen said cloth masks were "little more than facial decorations." Three-ply medical masks …
Andrea Michelson
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Krispy Kreme offered free doughnuts to people who get COVID vaccinations. It led to some strange backlash.
Some people said Krispy Kreme's free donut offer could lead to obesity, while others defended the c…
Mary Meisenzahl
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What to do if your child is exposed to COVID-19 at school, from quarantine etiquette to testing
If you get a contact tracing alert that your child has been exposed to COVID-19, here are a few sim…
Andrea Michelson
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Disposable mask manufacturers say the supply chain crisis and high demand could lead to product delays
The supply chain disruptions in logistics mean Americans will likely have to wait longer to receive…
Allana Akhtar
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Fully vaccinated Americans can now travel domestically. Here's what you should know before you jump on a plane.
There are things you should know before stepping foot on a plane, like how locals in your destinati…
Monica Humphries
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You don't always have to wear a mask outside. Experts share 'really simple' ways to know when you need one and when you don't.
It's not hard to figure out when to wear a mask outside, so "be informed and empowered to make the …
Hilary Brueck
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I had a blast on one of the first cruises to leave the US since the pandemic - but I won't do it again anytime soon
"Since getting back on land, and with the Delta variant spreading, I wouldn't board a cruise today …
Monica Humphries
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CNN's Jake Tapper questions why Biden is still wearing a mask outside even after a change in CDC guidelines
Jake Tapper asked senior Biden advisor Anita Dunn why the president was still wearing face masks ou…
Sophia Ankel
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Right-wing media are using Colin Powell's death to push their anti-vaccine agenda
Powell, who was fully vaccinated, died of COVID-19 complications on Monday. But he was being treate…
Sophia Ankel
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You don't need to quarantine after traveling if you're vaccinated, health experts say, but you should still take precautions
Health experts agree that quarantining after travel might not be necessary if you're vaccinated. Bu…
Monica Humphries,Andrea Michelson
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It's a question of 'when, not if' the definition of fully vaccinated is changed to include a further shot, Fauci says
'Fully-vaccinated' currently means two weeks after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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The new CDC mask guidelines are confusing and could actually make the spread of COVID-19 worse, a group of leading physicians said
The CDC's science was sound, but the guidelines lacked context and could cause people to ignore mas…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Vaccinated people can ditch masks and distancing, the CDC says. Experts think the guidance is overdue but may be too broad.
Fully vaccinated Americans don't have to mask up or social distance, the CDC announced. Experts say…
Aria Bendix
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What to do if you're exposed to COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated, according to experts
Some public health experts say you should only get tested if you're symptomatic, but others suggest…
Andrea Michelson
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Experts say the US has turned a major corner in its coronavirus outbreak, with cases at their lowest point in 4 months
Economist Ian Shepherdson recently predicted the "effective end of the US COVID crisis" before May.
Aria Bendix
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Despite what the CDC says, domestic travel is safe for fully vaccinated people, even Biden is doing it
A growing number of leading public health experts say it is OK for people who've been fully vaccina…