In this issue: COVID-19 vaccine doses and immunity, robot-assisted surgery, childhood asthma, carrot cake recipe for Easter and more

Dr. Andrew Badley, COVID-19 Research Task Force Chair, discusses COVID-19 vaccine doses and immunity.

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COVID-19 vaccine Doses and immunity COVID-19 vaccine Doses and immunity Dr. Andrew Badley, COVID-19 Research Task Force Chair, discusses COVID-19 vaccine doses and immunity. Read more

COVID-19 resources and guidance from Mayo Clinic

Robot-assisted surgery: What is it? Robotic systems can help surgeons increase precision, flexibility and control for many procedures. Learn about the advantages and availability of robot-assisted surgery. Read more › Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy | Opportunities | Ad Choices Nonstress test: Prenatal heart rate monitoring Understand how this prenatal test uses fetal heart rate monitoring to evaluate your baby's health. Read more › Childhood asthma: Symptoms and causes The lungs and airways of children with asthma become inflamed, interfering with daily activities. Some children can have dangerous attacks. Read more ›

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HEALTHY TIPS & RECIPES Monoclonal antibodies: Experimental therapy update New for COVID-19: bamlanivimab and etesevimab Learn more Monoclonal antibodies: Experimental therapy update New for COVID-19: bamlanivimab and etesevimab Learn more Quit smoking: Line up support The more support you have, the more likely you are to stop smoking. Learn more Quit smoking: Line up support The more support you have, the more likely you are to stop smoking. Learn more Trusted health tools Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. BMI Calculator | Calorie Calculator Trusted health tools Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips. BMI Calculator | Calorie Calculator Symptom checker Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience. Check symptoms Symptom checker Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience. Check symptoms Brown-rice pilaf with asparagus and mushrooms Pilaf is traditionally made by sautéing white rice. This version uses brown rice, which is higher in minerals and fiber than white rice. See recipe Carrot cake This carrot cake recipe calls for applesauce in place of half the oil, and fat-free cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese, which cuts the fat by two-thirds. See recipe

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