In the United States, an estimated few thousand pregnant women are living with HIV, with 3,525 reported cases in 2019. Traditionally, it has been recommended that mothers with HIV avoid breastfeeding, even when on antiretroviral therapy.
Alberta announced new Covid-19 vaccination guidelines, but social media posts and articles claiming the Canadian province is now recommending a new shot every three months are misleading. Only high-risk individuals are now eligible for an additional dose, if they desire, the health ministry said.
New, preliminary research from the American Heart Association found that regular marijuana use may raise the risk of heart failure, stroke, or heart attack. Neither study can confirm direct causation, but both note a correlation between daily marijuana use and cardiovascular events.
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out to high risk individuals like seniors and young children. The general public will be able to get vaccinated starting October 30.
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out to high risk individuals like seniors and young children. The general public will be able to get vaccinated starting October 30.