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Lisa O'Mary

North Carolina

Freelance Journalist at WebMD

Writer at Freelance

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  • 1 week ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

    May 28, 2025 — Planning a pregnancy? Go ahead, envision it: the birth, the name, the color scheme of the nursery. But have you thought about squeezing in your cardiologist appointments between school pickups and soccer practice? Probably not, but maybe you should: More moms than ever are at risk of heart problems around the time their child turns 10.

  • 1 week ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

    May 27, 2025 – The Trump administration announced today that the CDC will no longer recommend COVID-19 vaccines for many children and pregnant people. No details were immediately published on the CDC website, but Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

  • 2 weeks ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

    May 19, 2025 – COVID-19 vaccines are making headlines, as government officials appear poised to scale back recommendations and the FDA approved the Novavax vaccine with new limitations. Here's what infectious disease doctors are saying and how any of this could affect you. 1.Your yearly COVID booster recommendation may change.

  • 4 weeks ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

    May 9, 2025 – Golf season is here, bringing joy and exercise to many. But new research has linked the links to a dangerous health risk, particularly for those living nearby. People residing within 3 miles of a course faced a greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, the new study shows. Most of those people -- 90% -- shared a groundwater-sourced water service with the golf course.

  • 1 month ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

    May 8, 2025 – If you’ve ever hesitated before getting a CT scan, you’re not alone. A recent study linked 5% of all new cancer cases to radiation exposure from CT scans – a finding that’s raised concern among patients. But experts say avoiding a CT scan when you need one can be dangerous.

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