A friend of Paul Offit’s volunteered for one of the COVID-19 vaccine trials but, like everyone who participated, was not told whether he was injected with a placebo or the real thing. The morning after getting the second dose, the…
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How phones can alert you to COVID-19 exposure
More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn’t been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren’t on the same system. Apple and Google…
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The budget health gadgets that can save you up to £1,400
The bargain buys that won’t break the bank: From thermometers to scales and toothbrushes… the budget health gadgets that can save you up to £1,400 A top-of-the-range toothbrush can now set you back up to £500 — but is it…
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How you CAN have a Covid-safe Christmas
How you CAN have a Covid-safe Christmas: Go for a test before you visit, throw open the windows and NO kissing under the mistletoe Three households can congregate between December 23 and 27 this Christmas Experts warn festive celebrations could…
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What you should know before wearing another thong
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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Can video games help you level up your health?
You might assume that portraying video games as bad for your health would be as easy as shooting ducks on an old Nintendo. Even a professional gamer like Noah “Nifty” Francis, 22, admits players aren’t known for having great habits….
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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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Has working from home left you working longer hours? Here’s how to get things under control
According to a new study, the average UK worker has put in an extra 59 hours of work (the equivalent of seven days) over the last five months. It’s strange to think how much has changed in 2020 when it…
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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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JANE CLARKE reveals how you can EAT to beat disease
Heart disease, arthritis, dementia and cancer – all can be triggered by inflammation. Now JANE CLARKE, one of the UK’s top dietitians reveals how you can EAT to beat disease What’s the biggest health threat we all face? Most people…
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