Made forever-famous by the 2000 earworm “The Thong Song” by rapper Sisqo, the thong underwear is a favorite of many women for a variety of reasons. Some find them more comfortable, others love never having to worry about panty lines,…
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Doctors Say These Heat Exhaustion Symptoms Should Never Be Overlooked
Although heat-related deaths are easily preventable, about 618 deaths are caused due to extreme heat every year in the US. This data is provided by the national public health institute of the US, the Center of Disease Control and Prevention….
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‘Best’ hospitals should be required to deliver tobacco treatment
A UCLA-led report published today in the JAMA Internal Medicine exposes what the authors call a weakness in the high-profile “Best Hospitals Honor Roll” published annually by U.S. News and World Report. The data used to compile the rankings are…
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Why AstraZeneca and others racing to make a COVID-19 vaccine should be more open about the process
AstraZeneca is resuming clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, following confirmation that is safe to do so. The trials were paused when one of the participants developed an “unexplained illness.” The pause is over, but the concerns that…
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What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer? Pick one that contains mostly alcohol, and has few other ingredients. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand sanitizers should be at least 60% ethyl alcohol or 70%…
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Researchers argue health care systems should use ‘food as medicine’ interventions
An analysis recently published in the British Medical Journal argues for increased implementation of “food is medicine” interventions in the health care system. The article was co-authored by Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine at the UNC…
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Why you really should get a flu shot this year
Like Halloween decorations, flu shots are available a lot earlier this year. And doctors are encouraging everyone who can to get vaccinated. It takes about two weeks after vaccination to build immunity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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Here’s who should wear face masks at home, according to experts
We hear you that face masks are a downright pain, particularly if they don’t fit properly. At the same time, masks, social distancing, and hand washing are the only known deterrents against the pandemic. And the facts are scary: Johns Hopkins…
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Even people with lung disease should wear masks: Experts
(HealthDay)—People with chronic lung disease may worry about being able to breathe freely with face masks, but they should wear the coverings if possible, four leading medical groups say. “Individuals with normal lungs and even many individuals with underlying chronic…
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Retractions and controversies over coronavirus research show that the process of science is working as it should
Several high-profile papers on COVID-19 research have come under fire from people in the scientific community in recent weeks. Two articles addressing the safety of certain drugs when taken by COVID-19 patients were retracted, and researchers are calling for the…
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