UK ramps up inoculations with Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Britain on Monday took another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca. Dialysis patient Brian Pinker…
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Five things to know about landmark UK vaccine
Cheap and easy to store, the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine which is to be rolled out in Britain on Monday has given a significant boost to the global fight against coronavirus. Here are five facts about the much-anticipated vaccine. Practicality The AstraZeneca/Oxford…
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Lockdowns, curfews, alcohol bans as nations fight resurgent virus
Countries across the world tightened restrictions on their populations Saturday to fight a resurgence in the coronavirus, as the European Union offered to help drug companies expand vaccine production to improve distribution “bottlenecks”. From local curfews to alcohol bans and…
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US coronavirus death toll surpasses 350,000 as experts anticipate post-holiday surge
Dr. Siegel on coronavirus vaccine rollout across the country Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on COVID vaccine distribution The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 350,000 early Sunday, as experts anticipate another surge in cases…
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HEALTH NOTES: Lockdown boozers killing their livers
HEALTH NOTES: Surge in patients admitted to hospital for alcohol-related liver disease amid concerns many people turned to drink due to anxiety about the pandemic The number of patients admitted to hospital for alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) surged last year, amid…
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Dutch authorities to quickly begin vaccinating health staff
The Dutch government announced Saturday that it will begin vaccinating thousands of frontline health care workers as soon as possible to ease pressure on hospitals hit by coronavirus-related staffing shortages. The announcement marked an abrupt change to a policy that…
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Looking to push yourself in 2021? Try these unique fitness challenges
If you’re looking to up the ante with your fitness this year, why not try out one of these unique challenges? After such a tumultuous 2020, it’s almost hard to believe that the new year has (finally) begun. But, while…
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Mouth cancer symptoms: When’s the last time you looked into your mouth? Signs of cancer
Mouth cancer: What are the causes and symptoms? The Mouth Cancer Foundation encourages everyone to perform a monthly two-minute self-examination to identify any troubling signs of the disease. This would enable an earlier diagnosis, swifter treatment and a greater chance…
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15 Shoulder Exercises That Will Sculpt Your Arms Like Crazy
In case you’re dreaming about achieving Jennifer Aniston arms, here’s a tip: Crank out those shoulder workouts (or at least add more shoulder exercises to your current routine). Not only will doing so sculpt your arms like you wouldn’t believe,…
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Immunity-boosting foods for women over 40
A lot of women feel that losing weight after the age of 40 is difficult and close to impossible. However, this is a myth and women must remember that with the right kind of diet and exercise, it is absolutely…
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