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Feeding bread to a donkey to treat whooping cough, rubbing a black snail on a wart and impaling it on a thorn are two of the hundreds of remarkable rural Irish remedies once believed to cure ailments.
Dec 1, 2025
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For people living in metro areas, a broken hot water system or washing machine is a nuisance. But it can usually be sorted by a phone call for a same-day repair or a quick trip to the hardware store.
Nov 11, 2025
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Imagine you're away from home but forgot to pack your towel, razor or toothbrush.
Oct 9, 2025
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Autumn brings a chill in the air—and the start of another season of respiratory illnesses, which can be especially hard for older adults.
Sep 18, 2025
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The Australian government announced last week there's a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease on the National Immunization Program for all children.
Sep 9, 2025
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Beards have long attracted suspicion, sometimes seen as stylish, sometimes as unsanitary. But how dirty are they, really?
Jun 10, 2025
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A unique study purposely giving participants Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) to learn how much penicillin it takes to prevent infection has found the amount needed is much lower than previously thought—a discovery that will ...
Jun 9, 2025
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Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect.
May 20, 2025
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Val Kilmer, the actor behind iconic characters from "Batman Forever," "Top Gun," "Tombstone" and more, has died. The 65-year-old film star died April 1 from a battle with pneumonia, an infection that raises increased risks ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And the findings are already contributing to efforts to accelerate the development ...
Mar 6, 2025
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