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Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.
COVID-19: Who's at higher risk of serious symptoms?
Advanced age and some health conditions can raise the risk of serious COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) illness.
COVID-19: Long-term effects
Learn about the possible long-term effects of COVID-19.
COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Knowing if you have COVID-19, a cold, the flu or seasonal allergies isn't easy. Find out about the differences between these illnesses.
COVID-19 vs. flu: Similarities and differences
Find out the similarities and differences between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the flu (influenza) and learn about ways to prevent getting these diseases.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts
Find out about the COVID-19 vaccines, the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination and the possible side effects.
COVID-19 travel advice
Concerned about COVID-19 when you travel? Follow these tips for safely flying, driving and staying at hotels.
COVID-19 infections by race: What's behind the health disparities?
Understand how underlying health conditions, the places where people live and work, and racism can affect who becomes seriously ill with COVID-19.
COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work?
Medicine can help people who are at risk of, diagnosed with, or have symptoms of COVID-19.
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