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Lasting Immunity to Coronavirus Reported in Early Studies
Scientists say they are seeing signs of lasting immunity to the coronavirus, even in those who only experience mild symptoms of COVID-19. A slew of studies show that disease-fighting antibodies, as well as B-cells and T-cells that...
- Posted August 17, 2020
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Health Highlights: Aug. 17, 2020
Coronavirus Pandemic's Impact on Homeless People in U.S. Not As Bad as Feared 1st Post-Lockdown Cruise Departs From Italy Neck Gaiters "Worse Than Nothing" in Preventing Coronavirus Spread Cyclospora Outbreak Source Still Unknown: FDA President Trump's Brother Dies Following Serious Illness
- Posted August 17, 2020
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Most Knee Cracking Is Normal, Expert Says
If your knees crack when you walk or run, don’t be too worried, an expert says. “Knee cracking could mean lots of things,” said Harshvardhan Singh, assistant professor in the department of physical therapy at the University...
- Posted August 16, 2020
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Health Highlights: Aug. 16, 2020
President Trump's Brother Dies Following Serious Illness Zoom Meetings Driving Surge in Face-Lifts Biden Calls for U.S. Mask Mandate Brazilian Chicken Wings Sent to China Infected With COVID-19 Don't Use Hand Sanitizers Tainted With 1-Propanol: FDA
- Posted August 16, 2020
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Rugby Injuries Last Long After Pros, Amateurs Stop Playing: Study
Injuries can continue to plague rugby players long after they retire, a new study finds. Researchers examined injuries suffered by 254 retired elite and amateur rugby players and competitors in non-contact sports, such as cricket. The athletes...
- Posted August 15, 2020
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Coronavirus Deaths in Nursing Homes Climbing Again
FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) The novel coronavirus is surging once more in U.S. nursing homes, where it killed tens of thousands at the start of the pandemic. Federal data cited by two long-term care associations...
- Posted August 14, 2020
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Get Dizzy When Standing Up? It Could Be Risk Factor for Dementia
Feeling woozy when you stand up may be a sign of an increased risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. Doctors call this feeling “orthostatic hypotension,” and it occurs when there’s a sudden drop in blood...
- Posted August 14, 2020
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Help Your Kids Navigate School Amid a Pandemic
This school year comes with special challenges for kids as the United States grapples with a coronavirus pandemic, but experts say parents can help their children navigate the tough emotional terrain. Whether returning to a school building,...
- Posted August 14, 2020
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Health Highlights: Aug. 14, 2020
Zoom Meetings Driving Surge in Face-Lifts Biden Calls for U.S. Mask Mandate Brazilian Chicken Wings Sent to China Infected With COVID-19 Don't Use Hand Sanitizers Tainted With 1-Propanol: FDA
- Posted August 14, 2020
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Sweden’s No-Lockdown Policy Didn’t Achieve ‘Herd Immunity’
Diverging from much of the world, Sweden let COVID-19 spread in hopes the population would develop “herd immunity.” But the risky strategy failed, a new report finds. Rather than imposing a hard lockdown in March as other...
- Posted August 13, 2020