Populations around the world are living longer lives than was the norm just a few decades ago, presenting governments with significant challenges in terms of caring for their growing elderly populations. According to a new study published in PLOS ONE,…
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Desperate to hit the gym when they reopen? Do these exercises first
Desperate to hit the gym when they reopen? Do these five exercises first, writes MARIAM AL-ROUBI The lockdown has given Britain something it did not need – an even more sedentary lifestyle. But it’s not just the closure of gyms and swimming pools that has…
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Hydroxychloroquine shortages: when the enthusiasm for a potential cure affects patients
Amid initial public and scientific optimism for hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a potential treatment for COVID-19, health care professionals raised concerns about shortages of this inexpensive drug, which is widely used in the treatment of several rheumatic diseases such as arthritis….
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Coronavirus vaccines are coming, but when will they arrive?
Coronavirus vaccines are coming, offering hope for a world rocked by pandemic, but USC experts say how soon they’ll become available—and in what form—is not yet clear. Big pharma and government labs around the world are spending billions of dollars…
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COVID rates, excess deaths and the economy: how countries work out when to exit lockdown
As the UK prepares to exit lockdown, it has passed its peak for deaths due to COVID-19. In India, on the other hand, lockdown is scheduled to ease on June 8, despite the fact that the number of cases in…
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When insurers cover infertility treatments, fewer women die
When states require that insurers provide coverage of infertility treatments, 20% fewer mothers die during pregnancy, childbirth or shortly after birth, according to a University of Michigan study. Nearly 11% of women ages 15-44 and 21% of currently married, childless…
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Here’s When You Can Be Around People Again After COVID-19 Recovery
As states begin to re-open (whether it’s advised by medical professionals or not) and the count of cases and deaths from coronavirus pandemic continue to rise, we’re getting a bit better at understanding how we move through the world as…
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Coronavirus: how to beat anxiety when going back to work
At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, people’s anxiety levels shot up. Daily reports were coming in about the number of new deaths, there was global chaos and people had to be persuaded to stay inside. And even though this…
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Staying safe: An expert explains how to assess risk when reconnecting with friends and family
Now that states are relaxing social distancing restrictions, people desperately want to see friends and family, go to a restaurant and let our kids have play dates. Even grocery shopping sounds fun. But how can you do that and still…
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Not Going To Lie, The Dentist’s Office Is A Risky Place When It Comes To COVID-19
Twenty-three states have now allowed dental offices to reopen for elective appointments like cleanings, and others may soon follow suit. Experts warn that dentist offices are still high-risk areas for spreading COVID-19. If it’s permitted in your area, whether you…
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