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4years ago
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After 22 months, I got Covid. But my flu-like symptoms were only part of the problem.

“Morning Joe” booking producer and single mom Cat Rakowski says the indirect side effects, including not being able to see her son and dealing with feelings of shame and anger, were far worse.

4years ago
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Omicron and holiday travel: Top doctors share what you need to know now

While you don’t have to cancel your travel plans, doctors say you should take these special precautions, especially if you have young children.

4years ago
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These vaccine-hesitant moms have questions — and public health experts have answers

Vaccine hesitancy may be one the biggest public health threats. Health experts assuage some of the top concerns.

5years ago
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What doctors wish parents knew about how to keep kids safe from the delta variant

Know Your Value speaks with three of the country’s top doctors to bring you practical tips for having a strong start to the school year.

5years ago
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Kids and the Covid-19 delta variant: Top doctors answer what we need to know

While there’s no evidence the delta variant is targeting children any more than previous strains, pediatric hospitals and ICUs are seeing upticks, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates.

5years ago
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How to talk sporty at work — when you hate sports

Learning to talk about sports for business, whether you’re a fan or not, is invaluable in the workplace. Jen Mueller, a veteran sportscaster and founder of “Talk Sporty To Me,” gives her best tips as we prepare to head back into the office.

5years ago
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School’s out for summer: How parents can support their kids’ mental health

Two renowned mental health experts discuss the fallout of Covid-19 and how we can best set our children up for success for the next school year.

5years ago
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To mask or not to mask: Three doctors answer the big lingering questions

Top physicians answer the biggest questions surrounding unvaccinated kids under 12 and the new CDC guidelines.

5years ago
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Amid the rise in anti-Asian hate incidents, I reached out to the boy who bullied me 20 years ago. This is what happened.

“I opened up Facebook Messenger, gulped hard, and hit send,” recounts Cat Rakowski “…I prepared myself for the possibility that he would lash out at me or gaslight me with denials. But my driving force was curiosity, not vengeance.”