Health
Is sparkling water bad for you?
For many people, the start of a year is a time for new health resolutions—be it eat more vegetables, consume less sugar or drink more water.
Jan 7, 2020
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News tagged with safety
Vaccination
Moderna says tainted COVID vaccines sent to Japan contained steel
Moderna said Wednesday that tainted batches of its COVID-19 vaccine sent to Japan were contaminated with stainless steel particles, but the company did not expect it posed "an undue risk to patient safety."
Sep 1, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Italy study shows mosquitoes cannot transmit coronavirus
A new scientific study by Italy's national health institute ISS shows that mosquitoes are unable to transmit coronavirus to humans, the institute said Thursday.
Jun 25, 2020
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Pediatrics
COVID-19 shots unlikely to prompt rare inflammation in kids: study
COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to trigger a rare inflammatory condition linked to coronavirus infection in children, according to an analysis of U.S. government data published Tuesday.
Feb 23, 2022
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Vaccination
Common questions about COVID-19 vaccinations answered
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool, along with wearing a cloth mask, socially distancing and good hand hygiene, to help stop the ongoing pandemic. As wide-scale vaccination efforts continue, many people have ...
Feb 10, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Avian flu safety advice
Although avian flu currently presents a very low risk to public health, given the recent increase in cases it is useful to be aware of some simple safety tips related to this disease. You can find out more below:
Jan 19, 2022
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Vaccination
Covid vaccines may cause period problems, experts warn
Some COVID vaccines may cause heavy menstrual bleeding, specialists at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) warned Friday, recommending that this be added to the list of potential side-effects.
Oct 28, 2022
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Surgery
Surgery risks go up depending upon the anesthesiologist's workload
Most major surgeries would not be possible without anesthesia to render a patient unconscious and pain free and to ensure that their vital functions—including blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate and rhythm—remain ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Health
WHO warns against using artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects, according to the World Health Organization.
May 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Most with coronavirus not sure how they caught it
(HealthDay)—A majority of Americans who are diagnosed with COVID-19 don't know who passed the virus to them, two new government reports show.
Jun 30, 2020
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