Luggage, headphones and neck pillows are all commonly brought on trips, but some unwelcome invisible viruses may also be tagging along on your next flight. Dr. Mike Ren, primary care physician at Baylor College of Medicine, ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Telemedicine visits for cancer care may not only be more convenient and easier to schedule than in-person appointments, they're also better for the planet, new research by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists shows.
Jun 3, 2024
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The "stomach bug" is unfortunately making the rounds these days. Norovirus rates in the Northeast are now at their highest levels since April, according to the CDC. The positive "stomach flu" rates in the Northeast are currently ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Every year, respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV) cause countless respiratory infections worldwide. For infants, young children and people with preexisting conditions, the virus can be life-threatening.
Sep 4, 2023
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This spring, many people may be getting sick because of COVID-19 or with something else for the first time since the pandemic began. Dr. Prathit Kulkarni, assistant professor of medicine in infectious diseases at Baylor College ...
May 13, 2022
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With face masks remaining a regular feature for people throughout the country, there may be a temptation to get more bang for your buck by giving your mask a spray with sanitizer, or trying to extend its life by sanitizing ...
Feb 23, 2022
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In recent years, scientists like the University of Delaware's Melissa Melby have been sounding the alarm about what is sometimes called "the hygiene hypothesis"—the effect of intensive sanitizing and increased use of antibiotics ...
Nov 4, 2021
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Is it OK to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic?
Oct 28, 2021
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Q: My family has been using a lot of hand sanitizer during the pandemic. Is there anything harmful in it?
Sep 27, 2021
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(HealthDay)—COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.
Sep 27, 2021
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