How much immunity do we get from a COVID infection? Large study offers new clues
SmartPhotoLab/ShutterstockAfter a COVID infection, whether it’s a first, second, or even a third, many of us wonder how long we...
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How vinyl chloride, the chemical in the Ohio train derailment and used to make PVC plastics, can damage your liver
An illustration of a human liver with cirrhosis. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo LibraryLire cet article en français Vinyl chloride – the...
Read moreHow vinyl chloride, chemical released in the Ohio train derailment, can damage the liver – it’s used to make PVC plastics
An illustration of a human liver with cirrhosis. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo LibraryVinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the...
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Turning 50? Here are 4 things you can do to improve your health and well-being
Turning 50 can be the time of your life – but it also means adapting to new challenges. monkeybusinessimages/iStock via...
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Many Americans wrongly assume they understand what normal blood pressure is – and that false confidence can be deadly
High blood pressure has no symptoms, so you could have it and not be aware. nortonsx/iStock via Getty Images PlusStunning...
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Norovirus: what to know about this bug as northern hemisphere countries face outbreaks
Vadym Pastukh/ShutterstockRecently there has been a sharp rise in cases of norovirus, sometimes called the winter vomiting bug, in the...
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Even if I fully agree with Kourtney Kardashian that vaginal health is an important, hence not sufficiently talked about part...
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At-home fertility tests: here’s what they can actually tell you
A large proportion of at-home fertility tests are aimed at women. fizkes/ ShutterstockA growing number of us are waiting longer...
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How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
Several cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment. U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyHeadaches and lingering chemical...
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Antibiotics are being inappropriately prescribed for COVID, increasing the threat of antimicrobial resistance – research
Antibiotics are for bacterial infections – they shouldn't be prescribed to treat viruses. PH888/ShutterstockAntibiotics are drugs designed to treat infections...
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