15 Actually Awesome Hostess Gifts You Can Pick Up at Costco
Related story 15 Costco Food Gift Baskets That Are Really, Truly Incredible We like to bring edible gifts and cute gifts that can be used in the home or while entertaining. Cookies, chocolates, nuts, and serving ware all fit the…
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Analysis: Talc-based cosmetics test positive for asbestos
Laboratory tests of talc-based cosmetics products, commissioned by the Environmental Working Group, found asbestos—a deadly human carcinogen for which there is no safe level of exposure—in almost 15 percent of samples. The analysis, published today in the journal Environmental Health…
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What it’s like to recover physically and emotionally from a miscarriage, which Meghan Markle described as ‘carrying an almost unbearable grief’
Meghan Markle revealed Wednesday that she experienced a pregnancy loss in July, saying the loss means "carrying an almost unbearable grief." Physical recovery from a miscarriage can vary widely but is typically short-term, while emotional recovery can be long-lasting. Research…
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Researchers reveal how genetic variations are linked to COVID-19 disease severity
Even as tens of thousands of Americans test positive for COVID-19 each day, physicians still aren’t sure why some people experience mild to no symptoms while others become critically ill. New research led by Robert E. Gerszten, MD, Chief of…
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Neuroscientists measure fans’ reactions to the big game
Like everything else in 2020, Thanksgiving will be different this year. But there will still be football on TV, and if you catch any of the games, your brain will be processing them in ways you’re probably unaware of. In…
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Why coronavirus rules should be about more than just stopping transmission
The success or failure of coronavirus regulations is often assessed on whether they affect the rate of transmission in the community, and whether or not people comply with them. But what about the ethics behind the measures? With inevitable and…
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Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Decline in Asthma Exacerbation
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2020 — Previous and current use of any and combined hormonal contraceptives is associated with a reduction in the risk for severe asthma exacerbation, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in Thorax. Bright I. Nwaru,…
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When health workers came up against COVID, it laid bare gaps in their training
COVID-19 turned 2020 on its head for all healthcare workers, particularly those at the front line of the pandemic response. Unexpectedly, the need to control the spread of the coronavirus has consumed healthcare systems. The healthcare workforce’s pivotal role in…
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Mindy Kaling on How Hiding Her Second Pregnancy 'Was Kind of Easy': 'I Never Got Super Huge'
Mindy Kaling may have flown totally under the radar with her second pregnancy, but she didn't have to work that hard to do so. In a new interview with Elle, the multi-hyphenate screen star admits it "was not too bad" to…
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LA shuts restaurants as virus surges, but Europe eases lockdowns
A restaurant dining ban in Los Angeles was due to come into force Wednesday as officials warned Americans to stay home for the Thanksgiving holiday, while parts of Europe eyed looser lockdowns over the festive season. The three-week order in…
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