Q: The federal government approved the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds. What does this mean for my child? Extending…
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Early biomarker warning of heart disease for diabetic patients
New research has shown that people with type 1 diabetes may have features of premature heart disease induced by the…
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Continued decline in number of people diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand
The number of people diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand declined in 2020 to the lowest annual number since the…
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How one of the oldest natural insecticides keeps mosquitoes away
With mosquito season upon us, people are stocking up on repellents to prevent itchy bites. Bug repellents are important because…
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Comparison of COVID-19 response in 113 countries finds poorer nations most harmed by lockdown approach
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the world last spring, many nations enacted similar lockdown policies intended to restrict…
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Study proves safety of hypertension drugs in COVID-19 era
Patients with high blood pressure have worse COVID-19 outcomes, and this led to speculation that some anti-hypertensive medications may pose…
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High dose of vitamin D fails to improve condition of moderate to severe COVID-19 patients
Can a high dose of vitamin D administered on admission to hospital improve the condition of patients with moderate or…
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Abracadabra! The Magic of Ginger on Our Health
Ginger is a Must-have at the kitchen place. Aside from its wonderful culinary advantages, it has great medicinal and health…
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Is raising the sales age of tobacco reducing youth smoking?
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in America and causes about 30% of all cancer deaths. That’s why…
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From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays
With medical visits picking up again among patients vaccinated against covid-19, health providers are starting to see the consequences of…
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