Medications
I think I have the flu. Should I ask my GP for antivirals?
If you test positive for COVID and you're eligible for antivirals, you'll likely ask your GP for a script to protect you from severe disease.
Aug 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Masks can block coronavirus-carrying droplets
If you are exposed to the new coronavirus, how likely are you to become infected?
Sep 29, 2020
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Health
Burning candles and fumes from cooking found to be harmful for people with mild asthma
A cozy set table, a nice steak in the pan, and romantic candlelight may sound like the start of a lovely evening. However, a new study from the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University suggests that you should be ...
Aug 31, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
As the BA.2 variant circulates, will you need a second COVID-19 booster?
As the BA.2 variant of the coronavirus gains traction around the world, you may be wondering whether you'll need a second COVID-19 booster shot.
Mar 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EU regulator evaluating if COVID vaccine booster is needed
The European Union's drug regulator said Monday that it has started an expedited evaluation on whether to recommend a booster dose of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech.
Sep 6, 2021
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Health
Do men really take longer to poo?
There's a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so on Twitter, in memes, and elsewhere online. But is that right? What could explain it? And if some people are really taking longer, is that a problem?
Jan 27, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA approves vaccine for prevention of smallpox, monkeypox
Jynneos Smallpox and Monkeypox Vaccine, Live, Non-Replicating, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for prevention of smallpox and monkeypox disease in adults 18 years or older who are considered at high ...
Sep 26, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Experts say now is the time to get your flu shot
With a small number of influenza cases already circulating in Houston, experts at Baylor College of Medicine are saying now is the time to get vaccinated against the flu. Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular virology ...
Sep 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Healthy young adults who had COVID-19 may have long-term impact on blood vessels and heart health
New research published in Experimental Physiology highlight the possible long term health impacts of COVID-19 on young, relatively healthy adults who were not hospitalized and who only had minor symptoms due to the virus.
May 6, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study advances efforts to harness psilocybin's mind-altering power to treat mental illness
People who consume psilocybin-containing mushrooms—otherwise known as magic mushrooms—typically undergo a surreal experience in which their sense of space, time and self is distorted. Advocates have long argued that, ...
Jul 17, 2024
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