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Trump Was Much Sicker With COVID-19 Than Was Revealed
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021,Former President Donald Trump was much more ill than was let on when he came down with COVID-19 in early October, sources close to Trump have told The New York Times. At one point,...
- Posted February 12, 2021
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Tips to Making a Highly Effective COVID Mask at Home
When choosing a face mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, it seems like the choices are endless. To make the decision a little easier, researchers at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, tested...
- Posted February 12, 2021
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Two Simple Steps Can Help Keep Your Cat From Killing Wildlife
Lisa George’s tabby cat, Minnie, has always hunted to a fault. “Minnie loves to hunt,” said George, who lives in Cornwall, England. “More often than not, she will bring her prey home and let it go in...
- Posted February 12, 2021
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Dating on V-Day? Why Some Are Better at a Good First Impression
Valentine’s Day is Sunday and even amid a pandemic the search for love continues. When dating, will potential suitors think you’re a prince or a frog? That may depend on how genuinely happy you are with yourself...
- Posted February 12, 2021
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Give Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Blood Thinners to Help Save Lives: Study
Giving blood thinners to COVID-19 patients soon after they’re hospitalized could reduce their risk of dying. That’s the conclusion of a new study that analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on nearly 4,300 patients,...
- Posted February 12, 2021
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COVID Vaccines Safe for Organ Transplant Recipients: Study
Here’s some good news for people who’ve had solid organ transplants and have weakened immune systems: mRNA coronavirus vaccines are safe for these vulnerable folks, new research shows. The study included 187 transplant recipients who received an...
- Posted February 12, 2021
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Many Babies Acquire Oral HPV, Probably From Mom
Cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) is considered a sexually transmitted infection, but a new study shows that many babies are born carrying the virus in their mouths. “In brief, HPV infection can be acquired at early age or...
- Posted February 11, 2021
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COVID Vaccine Reaction Can Mimic Breast Cancer Symptoms, But Doctors Say ‘Don’t Panic’
One side effect of COVID-19 vaccination is creating undue fear among women, causing them to worry that they might have breast cancer. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can cause lymph nodes to swell, particularly those in...
- Posted February 11, 2021
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Antibiotics in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for Asthma in Kids
Children whose mothers used antibiotics in pregnancy may have a slightly heightened risk of asthma, a new study suggests. Experts were quick to point out the finding does not prove cause and effect, and the reasons for...
- Posted February 11, 2021
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AHA News: Here’s What Heart Patients Need to Know About COVID-19 in 2021
THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — When COVID-19 was first seen in the United States, now more than a year ago, doctors considered it a respiratory ailment. But that didn’t last long. Researchers have...
- Posted February 11, 2021