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Sick woman trying to sense smell of fresh tangerine orange, has symptoms of Covid-19, corona virus infection – loss of smell and taste, standing at home. One of the main signs of the disease.

Millions who had COVID still can’t smell or taste, new study reports: ‘Many people never fully recovered those senses’

Donna Davis-Doneghy, who is battling symptoms from long COVID, displays displays a mask that she uses to help her fall asleep at her home in London, Kentucky on Nov. 21, 2022.

Long COVID is more fatiguing for some than late-stage cancer, study finds: ‘Support and understanding is not at the same level’

People who struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep may be at a greater risk of a stroke, according to new research published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.

Trouble sleeping can increase your chance of stroke by more than 50%, a new study found. These 4 questions can help gauge your risk

Smiling african woman enjoying dancing at a fitness studio. Group of people doing dance workout at health club.

Certain types of exercise can help ‘fight off’ type 2 diabetes—even if it runs in the family. 5 workouts to try

The young person smoking medical marijuana joint outdoors. The young woman smoke cannabis blunt, close-up. Cannabis is a concept of herbal alternative medicine.

Frequent marijuana users tend to be leaner and less likely to develop diabetes. But the pseudo-health benefits come at a price, experts say

Photo of Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis’ family missed a common early dementia symptom—and they’re not alone. 5 ways to tell if it’s more serious than normal aging

Could sleep apnea contribute to dementia in patients with Alzheimer’s? It’s possible, according to a new study out of France, published Wednesday in the medical journal Neurology.

Could sleep issues put you at greater risk for Alzheimer’s-related memory loss? It’s possible, according to a new study. Here are the signs to look for

Two men in love. Young beautiful gay couple outdoor in winter

‘Gen Z will have the most successful marriages yet,’ a Tinder relationship expert claims. Here’s why

The late Bernie Madoff, accused of masterminding a $50 billion Ponzi scheme, exits federal court March 10, 2009, in New York City. Companies looking to protect themselves from financial ruin must do more to protect themselves from “corporate psychopaths” like Bernie Madoff, concludes a new research article published this month in the International Journal of Market Research.

‘Corporate psychopaths’ can lead businesses to financial ruin, new research warns. Here are 13 telltale signs

People visit a traditional spring festival flower market, which reopened after closure due to the spread of COVID, in Guangzhou, China, on Jan. 20. Cases of Omicron variant XBB are mounting in China, forming a new wave expected to crest around 65 million cases a week by the end of June.

China is bracing for a massive new wave of COVID cases. What this means for the rest of the world

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 18: Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) talks with Nancy Corinne Prowda, second from right, daughter of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as Sen. Feinstein, surrounded by staff departs a Senate Judiciary Business Meeting at the Senate Dirksen Office Building on Capitol Hill on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Sen. Feinstein’s high-stakes battle with shingles shows just how serious the disease can be. Learn how to spot the symptoms and stay safe

Telomere length loss health concept with DNA and shortening telomeres medical idea as a green tree with gradual decline with falling red leaves on the end caps of a chromosome for aging and living a shorter life with 3D illustration elements.

How the science behind reverse-aging could theoretically work, as Coinbase founder raises $40 million in a bid to make it reality

Studies have shown that postponing retirement can protect against cognitive decline, especially among the more highly educated. But let’s face it—life is short. For those who can and wish to retire on time, here are four tips for staying mentally sharp during what should be the most joyous season of life.

Cognitive decline after retirement is a universal trend. Here are 4 ways to reverse it

Then-White House coronavirus response coordinator Deborah Birx participates in White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing at the White House April 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C. Birx, who served in the position from March 2020 through January 2021, worries that America has become apathetic toward the virus as it continues to evolve—and that it will eventually route the antiviral Paxlovid, credited with saving countless lives of high-risk individuals infected.

COVID will eventually evade one of the few treatments for those infected and could cause deaths to ‘easily double,’ former White House advisor Deborah Birx says

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FORTUNE Brainstorm Health 2023<br />
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023<br />
Los Angeles, CA, USA
4:25-4:40 PM<br />
FIGHTING PANDEMICS: WHY PRIVATE SECTOR AND GOVERNMENT MUST WORK TOGETHER<br />
The private sector has driven solutions that were critical for all aspects of the pandemic response. What changes need to be made in the federal government to make the U.S. more nimble and better prepared to detect and respond to health crises? This longtime civil servant will discuss why the private sector must have a seat at the table for federal pandemic response planning.
Dr. Deborah Birx, Senior Fellow, George W. Bush Presidential Center<br />
Interviewer: Deena Shakir, Lux Capital
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune

America’s pandemic plan ‘failed in the first week’ of COVID, former White House advisor Deborah Birx says. ‘We’re not ready’ for the next one