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Governments brace for future waves of COVID

As the third winter of the infectious-disease looms in the northern hemisphere, scientists are warning weary governments and populations alike to brace for more waves of COVID-19. In the United States alone, there could be up to a million infections a day this winter, Chris Murray, head of the Institute …

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Going away this summer? Make sure to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

Following the recently confirmed carbon monoxide (CO)-related deaths of three American tourists vacation-destinations, experts are weighing in on ways to help prevent exposure to carbon monoxide poisoning during travels and vacations this summer.  Carbon monoxide is especially dangerous because it is an odorless gas. Individuals do not realize they are …

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AstraZeneca gets EU backing for targeted breast cancer therapies

AstraZeneca said on Monday two of its existing therapies were recommended for treating patients with some forms of high-risk breast cancers in the European Union, in a boost to the company’s oncology portfolio. Lynparza, a cancer drug developed jointly with U.S.-based Merck, was backed for standalone use or in combination …

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'Forever chemicals' in water and packaging can risk health, EPA says

The environment” target=”_blank”>Environmental Protection Agency< known as PFAS that have been used in consumer products and industry since the 1940s. The EPA on Wednesday issued nonbinding health advisories that set health risk thresholds for PFOA and PFOS to near zero, replacing 2016 guidelines that had set them at 70 parts …

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What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Justin Bieber reveals diagnosis

Pop singer Justin Bieber revealed Friday that he has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. In an Instagram video on Friday, the 28-year-old showed fans that the right side of his face has been paralyzed due to the varicella-zoster virus.  “For those who are frustrated by my cancellations of the …

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Knee pain from arthritis may be prevented by walking, study says

Frequent knee pain was less likely to develop in those over age 50 who have pain-management compared to those who did not walk, according to a study published in the Journal Arthritis and Rheumatology. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine looked at over 1200 individuals diagnosed with arthritis who were part of …

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