Addictive e-cigarettes have made inroads among American teens, and government campaigns to prevent vaping among the young are everywhere. But a new survey suggests another focus: Helping teens already hooked on vaping to quit. The survey of nearly 500 12- to 17-year-olds who vape found that almost half (44.5%) said they were “seriously thinking about quitting,” with one in four […]
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A small but growing body of evidence shows that COVID-19 can damage the heart, sometimes fatally, even in a previously healthy young athlete. This frightening fact is shrouded in so many unknowns that even expert medical groups can offer only limited guidance. That’s why collegiate athletic conferences, professional sports leagues, and high school teams are debating what to do. The […]
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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19. Specifically, they found that HCQ is not effective in preventing COVID-19 in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting a broader interpretation of HCQ as ineffective preventive medicine for the general population. Their findings […]
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For most parents, to say the the COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful would be a dramatic understatement. The combination of financial pressure, loss of child care and health concerns is exceedingly challenging for families. Mental health problems are expected to rise dramatically as a secondary effect of COVID-19 and the measures that have been put in place to contain it. […]
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The sense of touch can significantly affect how animals and humans perceive the world around them, enriching their experiences and allowing them to gather more information about their surroundings and other living organisms. Although touch is a crucial aspect of perceptual experience, in philosophical, psychological and neuroscientific research it has often been overshadowed by vision. Researchers at the Central Institute […]
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Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Grande was at peace wearing her mask while taking her dog for a walk. 14 of 21 Neil Patrick Harris The How I Met Your Mother actor “found face gear that complements [his] phone!” 15 of 21 Lizzo The singer coordinated her mask to her gloves and bikini, writing on Instagram, “Welcome to Summer 2020.” 16 of […]
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Coronavirus rates among children ‘steadily increasing’, CDC warns Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development co-director Dr. Peter Hotez discusses schools reopening across the country as cases of coronavirus surges in children A series of new studies have revealed signs of strong and lasting immunity in people who developed a mild coronavirus infection, according to a report on Sunday. The studies, which have yet to […]
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Can Covid really make your hair fall out? Just ask actress Alyssa Milano, after 47-year-old Charmed star shared distressing Instagram video and warned: ‘Wear a damn mask’ It is, unarguably, a distressing scenario. In an Instagram video, American actress Alyssa Milano brushes her recently washed hair – with clumps of it coming away in her hands. ‘I just wanted to […]
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Wanting to keep fit, mentally and physically, Nadia Sawalha engaged with what’s considered a heart healthy activity – exercise. Yet, the video she shared with her fans was alarming. Uploading to the social media network Instagram, Nadia was visibly out of breath. Pressing her hand onto her chest, she said: “Oh my god, I feel weird. I’ve hardly come up […]
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