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Although experts are still learning more about the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, they’re unanimous in their recommendation that sanitizing your hands — whether by washing them with soap and water, or using a hand sanitizer that’s made from at least 60 percent alcohol — is the best way to avoid infection. Per the recommendations, people should be […]
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Could acupuncture help coronavirus patients? Harvard study claims the ancient technique quiets inflammation ‘storm’ seen in sepsis and COVID-19 patients during animal tests Harvard Medical School scientists tested a modern form of acupuncture to treat inflammation from sepsis in mice Mice that got the needle treatment in their hind legs had lower levels of inflammatory proteins called cytokines in their […]
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Heat rash, which is also known as prickly heat and miliaria, is not just a condition which affects babies. It can affect adults too, especially during hot, humid weather such as what Britons are experiencing currently. How can a person know you may have a heat rash and the three ways to soothe the itching, prickly rash? A heat rash develops […]
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Anesthetics have been used for patients undergoing medical procedures for about 175 years, but doctors and scientists have never known exactly how these drugs disrupt consciousness in the brain. University of Michigan professors Theodore Goodson III and George Mashour are investigating new approaches toward understanding this process. This collaboration, supported by the National Institutes of Health-funded Center of Consciousness, now […]
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Eczema is the name for a group of conditions that cause the skin to become itchy, inflamed and red. Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is the most common form of eczema, affecting up to one in 10 adults and two in 10 children. In addition to the common skin complaints, during a flare-up – where symptoms are particularly acute – the […]
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In young people, increased sick leave because of a Covid-19 infection in the last few weeks significantly. The findings of a new analysis of the health insurance company Barmer. The experts warn of a second wave. Within four weeks, from the 21. June until 18. July, are Insured, therefore, the Covid-19-infections in the group increased to 39-Year-olds to 31 per […]
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High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than 25 percent of all adults in the UK. But you could lower your risk of developing hypertension by simply taking daily melatonin supplements, it’s been claimed. Hypertension puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. Eating an unhealthy diet or not doing enough regular exercise could be raising […]
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There are at least 15 veterinary laboratories in the United States helping process COVID-19 tests. The hope is these labs will help ease the backlog of tests and speed up the results. However, these labs are facing the same supply shortages as other labs across the country. Seven states have banded together to purchase more than 3 million coronavirus antigen […]
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More than 600 people have developed salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to onions. The onions were distributed in all 50 states, and cases have been reported in 43 states. Salmonella infections typically cause gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramps. Forty-three states are currently grappling with a widespread Salmonella bacteria outbreak linked to various types […]
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Wear face masks and avoid kissing during sex to reduce the spread of coronavirus, says sexual health charity Wearing face masks and avoiding kissing could control spread of coronavirus The Terrence Higgins Trust published guidance on managing the risk of Covid-19 Charity said it no longer realistic to ask people to completely refrain from sex Wearing face masks, avoiding kissing […]
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