Travellers arriving in England and Scotland will soon be required to show negative coronavirus tests, officials said on Friday, as they try to curb the spread of new strains. The UK government had previously argued against the requirement, which has…
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What you need to know about the new variant of COVID-19
(HealthDay)—For Americans who are worried about the new coronavirus variant that is circulating in Britain, experts in the United States urge everyone to stay calm. So far, the new variant only seems to spread more easily, with no evidence of…
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Yes, you still need to wear a mask after you get the COVID-19 vaccine
The country’s first coronavirus vaccinations are now being distributed. The FDA granted the Pfizer vaccine emergency authorization for use, and it’s expected that soon, possibly by this week, it will do the same for the Moderna vaccine. In trials, the…
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Men with COVID-19 three times more likely to need intensive care: study
Men infected with COVID-19 are three times more likely to require intensive care than women and are at significantly higher risk of dying from the virus, scientists said Wednesday. Researchers analyzed over three million confirmed coronavirus cases from 46 countries…
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Need an IV or Stitches? Virtual Reality or Hypnosis Might Ease Pain
TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2020 — Virtual reality glasses or hypnosis can relieve pain and anxiety in people having short medical procedures, a new study finds. For those getting an IV catheter or stitches to close a wound, for example, these…
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Why we need multiple vaccines for COVID-19
The preliminary data shared by Pfizer-BioNTech and Sputnik V last week, and Moderna this week, showing their vaccines to be more than 90% effective, has given us all hope that an end to COVID-19 may be in sight. So why…
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You're Probably Using Way More Toothpaste Than You Really Need, According to This Dentist
What's a toothpaste commercial without a pristine toothbrush and a plump swish of toothpaste across the top of the bristles? Well, get ready to have your mind blown: The amount of toothpaste we should actually be using on our teeth…
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Your child’s vaccines: What you need to know about catching up during the COVID-19 pandemic
This spring, after stay-at-home orders were announced and schools shut down across the nation, many families stopped going to their pediatrician. As a result, kids have fallen behind on important childhood vaccinations. Vaccination rates declined starkly after mid-March, with up…
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Are men really that much more likely to die from coronavirus? We need better data to be certain
Nine months after the coronavirus emerged, there’s still a remarkable lack of understanding about why the severity and course of COVID-19 vary for different people. Part of the problem is that we haven’t prioritized gathering and reporting data in enough…
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The FDA may approve a COVID-19 vaccine before trials are complete. Here’s what you need to know
With six million active cases and more than 180,000 deaths arising from COVID-19, as well as historic 32.9 percent economic contraction (via NPR), it’s no wonder that the government is scanning the horizon for signs of relief. But what is…
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