All posts by LadyLively

  • COVID Death Toll Tops 5 Million Worldwide

    MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 5 million on Monday, and the more than 740,000 lives lost in the United States is the most of any nation, Johns Hopkins University data show. “This...

    • Posted November 1, 2021
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  • White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Has COVID-19

    White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms. Psaki said she was last in contact with President Joe Biden on Tuesday at the White House, where...

    • Posted November 1, 2021
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  • Could a Quick Breathalyzer Test for COVID-19 Be on the Way?

    An experimental Breathalyzer-type test can detect COVID-19 within seconds and could become a noninvasive, faster alternative to nasal swab tests, researchers report. COVID-19 infection produces a distinct breath print from the interaction of oxygen, nitric oxide and...

    • Posted November 1, 2021
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  • Brazil Study Shows Climate Change’s Deadly Impact on Kidneys

    Global warming may pose a threat to your kidneys, new research suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed data from hospitals in more than 1,800 cities in Brazil between 2000 and 2015, and found that just over 7%...

    • Posted November 1, 2021
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  • Liar, Liar:  Chronic Fibbers Are Rare, Study Reveals

    Very few people are chronic liars, according to a study that may draw eyerolls from Americans swamped by “fake news” and misinformation. Prior research has found that people tell an average of one or two lies a...

    • Posted November 1, 2021
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  • Few Dental Patients Regret Having a Root Canal: Study

    Most people who’ve had a root canal say they don’t regret it, even though many still have pain and discomfort in the affected tooth, a new Swedish study finds. Root canals are commonly done when the soft...

    • Posted November 1, 2021
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  • Caring for a New Baby’s Skin, Hair and Nails

    Caring for a baby’s delicate skin, hair and nails can be intimidating, but five simple steps can make it easier, according to an expert from the American Academy of Dermatology. “With their tiny hands and feet, babies...

    • Posted October 31, 2021
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  • Hidden Poisons Can Make Trick-or-Treating Truly Scary

    Accidental poisonings on Halloween can turn a night of fun into one that’s truly scary. The following poison prevention tips — from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center — can help your little ones stay safe: The liquid...

    • Posted October 30, 2021
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  • FDA Approves Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Kids 5-11

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the emergency use of a smaller dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, paving the way for 28 million kids across the country to...

    • Posted October 29, 2021
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  • COVID Vaccination Provides Better Protection Than Prior Infection: Study

    Think you don’t need to get a COVID-19 vaccination because you’ve been infected by SARS-CoV-2 in the past? Think again. A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that “those who were...

    • Posted October 29, 2021
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