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Digital-exclusive health reports from Dr. Benita Zahn. Look for new episodes every Monday and Thursday.

Health Beat: Long Term Effects of COVID-19

Some say the exploding number of COVID-19 cases across the country is not such a big deal because death rates haven't spiked. But that's missing all the long term effects of this disease that survivors are facing.

Health Beat: Lyme Disease

The warm weather is here and the outdoors are calling. It's a great escape from everything, but don't throw caution to the wind. You've got to protect against Lyme disease.

Health Beat: Latest on COVID-19 Research

The number of states with soaring COVID-19 rates keeps growing. Testing is starting on vaccines. More children have been affected by a post-COVID-19 syndrome. There have been more infections that went undetected than previously thought. Every day there's something new regarding COVID-19.

Health Beat: Child Immunizations

There's much we have to catch up on as we return to normal post pandemic shutdown. That includes immunizations for many children. Fear of going to the doctor's office got in the way. S what to do now?

Health Beat: Racial Disparity in Health Care

Protestors took to the streets to demand justice in the wake of George Floyd's death. The racial inequality that could lead to his death at the hands of a police officer and so many other cases like that have brought us to a day of reckoning. Racial disparities in this country that must be addressed are not just in policing, but in housing, employment, and health care.

Health Beat: Antibody Testing and Blood Donation

We've been talking about the blood shortage the Red Cross is experiencing. Blood drives were cancelled in droves while everyone was staying at home. That was manageable for a while because surgeries were on hold. But now that they've resumed, the concern over the blood shortage is amplified.

Health Beat: Pandemic Fatigue

We are urged to not let our guard down as the world reopens. Coronavirus is still out there. However, you've all seen the scenes of large groups mingling. That “devil may care” attitude is often blamed on pandemic fatigue. On the other end of the spectrum are the folks still too concerned, scared even, to re-engage. So how do we find the happy medium?

Health Beat: Chaplaincy During COVID-19

We've heard many stories from the front lines of the pandemic. Among those who have been there to hold the hands of the frightened, sooth the souls of the sick, and support families are the chaplains. It has been a life altering experience for many. Chaplain Richard Hoffman works at Saratoga Hospital. He shared some writing that helps us all better understand what this most unusual time has been like.

Health Beat: Barbecue Nutrition

As we work our way back to normalcy, being outdoors is taking priority when it comes to spending time with friends and family. That means we’ll fire up the barbecue.

Health Beat: Wildwood Programs

During the pandemic, families with children who have special needs were thrown an extra curve ball. Now imagine the challenge for residents in group homes. That's what Wildwood Programs have been dealing with and managing.

Health Beat: COVID-19 Study

Health Beat: Red Cross Appeal for Blood

Health Beat: Girls on the Go Program

Health Beat: COVID-19 Drug Development

Health Beat: Drug Treatment During Pandemic

Health Beat: Weight Loss During Pandemic

Health Beat: Inflammation in the Body

Health Beat: Quarantine Fatigue

Health Beat: New Mental Health Help

Health Beat: Stop Smoking

Health Beat: Mental Health Support

Health Beat: Dominick Purnomo

Health Beat: Coping with Cabin Fever

Health Beat: Your Coronavirus Questions Answered

Health Beat: Telemedicine

Health Beat: Dr. Elizabeth Whalen

Health Beat: Potential COVID-19 Drugs

Health Beat: Nutrition Labels

Health Beat: Bus Stop Club

Health Beat: Coronavirus -- How to Stay on Track With Diet Goals

Health Beat: Coronavirus -- Helping Your Immune System

Health Beat: Coronavirus Mental Health

Health Beat: Urgent Care & Coronavirus

Health Beat: Health Care Proxies

Health Beat: Coronavirus Ethics

Health Beat: Sepsis

Health Beat: Right to Die

Health Beat: Peripheral Neuropathy

Health Beat: Dementia Research

Health Beat: Colorectal Cancer

Health Report

Colleges prepare for fall semester in coronavirus era

Doctors: Be mindful of heat exhaustion

Post COVID-19 effects raise new concerns

FILE - In this Thursday, May 7, 2020 file photo, a pregnant woman wearing a face mask and gloves holds her belly as she waits in line for groceries with hundreds during a food pantry sponsored by Healthy Waltham for those in need due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, at St. Mary's Church in Waltham, Mass. A small study in Italy strengthens evidence that pregnant women infected with the coronavirus might be able to spread it to a fetus before birth. Research was released on Thursday, July 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible

Cuomo: NY making progress but needs to stay vigilant

EPA approves Lysol products for use against coronavirus

NYC subway rolls out mask vending machines

Lyme disease, coronavirus carry hallmark differences

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