SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean authorities are facing a backlash for relying on global vaccine-sharing scheme COVAX for a bulk of its COVID-19 shots as shipment delays threaten to slow the country’s inoculation programme. Once praised by the World Health Organization for its decision to procure vaccines through the global scheme, South Korea is now facing criticism at home as […]
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Type one diabetes patients need a more open approach from their doctors, supported by clear professional guidance, to unregulated ‘Do-It-Yourself’ (DIY) artificial pancreas systems (APS) if they are to reap the potential treatment benefits, according to a new article. Frustrated by slow progress in managing type one diabetes, some persons with the condition have created DIY systems. These use a […]
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A lot of people think regret must be a good thing because it helps you not repeat a mistake, right? But that turns out not to be the case. Not even when it comes to casual sex, according to new research from NTNU’s Department of Psychology. “For the most part, people continue with the same sexual behavior and the same […]
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Snow Days The Blink-182 drummer loves spending quality time with the family, especially when it means snow tubing with his teenagers. The doting dad celebrated his youngest Alabama’s birthday in December by posting this adorable family photo with the caption, “I love you more than anything in this world and you’re so special to me. I hope you have the […]
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Something to sing about! Carrie Underwood shares two sons with her husband, Mike Fisher, and loves gushing about her little guys. The American Idol season 4 winner gave birth to the couple’s eldest, Isaiah, in February 2015. “Tiny hands and tiny feet. God has blessed us with an amazing gift!” the country singer captioned her March 2015 Instagram reveal. “Isaiah […]
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Leslie Odom Jr.'s award season just got busier! The 39-year-old Hamilton star and his wife Nicolette Robinson welcomed their second child, son Able Phineas, he announced on Instagram Thursday. "More life! One whole week with our Abe. Watching Nicolette give birth to these kids…? Simply, the bravest acts I've ever witnessed from a foot away," the father of two raved. "I love […]
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Whether you live in a humid area or your bathroom has poor ventilation, different wet conditions can promote the growth of mold at home, according to the CDC. Mold can grow in indoors and outdoors environments and on any surface including leather, paper and wood (via University of Missouri). Depending on how bad your mold situation is and the area […]
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LONDON — German officials have decided to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine in people under 60 after more unusual blood clots were reported in a small number of people who received the shots. In response, Europe’s drug regulator reiterated Wednesday that “there is no evidence that would support restricting the use of this vaccine in any population,” though […]
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From powders to capsules to tinctures, magnesium proves to be the wellness trend that helps many people recover from daily stress. Furthermore, its relaxing qualities that impact countless functions in the body also aid in your system’s ability to fall asleep. Healthline reports that this mineral is integral in nearly 600 biological processes and, unfortunately, many people lack the proper […]
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A team led by scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has identified nine potential new COVID-19 treatments, including three that are already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating other diseases. The team, whose findings were published in Cell Reports, screened thousands of existing drugs and drug-like molecules for their ability […]
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