The CDC Could Shorten The Self-Quarantine Timeline: What You Need To Know
The CDC has announced that they are considering shortening COVID-19 self-quarantines from 14 days to seven to 10 days. Here's what you need to know.
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Even A Tiny Bit Of Exercise Can Impact Your Well-Being
A new study showed that not only does regular exercise lead to a better mood, simply adding a bit more movement to your day — doing things like opting for the stairs over an elevator — can also help make you happier.
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The Surprising Effect The Pill Could Have On Asthma Attacks
A new study that followed thousands of women with asthma for nearly two decades found that those who regularly used birth control pills experienced fewer asthma flare-ups.
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The Heartbreaking Death Of Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Pat Quinn
The co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge — the viral fundraiser that swept social media in 2014 — died Sunday, November 22, at the age of 37.
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What Dr. Fauci Says You Should Do With Your Mask When Eating
There's no question that Dr. Fauci is one of the strongest advocates of face masks. When dining out, many of us breathe a sigh of relief when we sit down at the table and remove the mask. But Fauci, speaking to Trevor Noah, said that's the wrong way to approach eating in public.
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Sleeping Well Could Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attacks
We've all heard how eating right and exercising is good for your heart, but if you struggle with those healthy habits from day to day, just hit the hay.
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The Truth About Amazon's New Pharmacy Service
As of today, the world's largest online retailer, Amazon, has announced its entry into the $300 billion pharmacy market with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy. Here's what you need to know.
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The Real Reason Coronavirus Numbers Keep Getting Worse
The grim COVID-19 infection count just keeps on soaring. Why is the virus roaring back with a vengeance, or did it ever actually go away?
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What You Didn't Know About Moderna
Moderna — the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotechnology company — has just shot to stardom with the news that early data shows that its new coronavirus vaccine shows a remarkable 94.5 percent rate of efficacy. This is all in spite of the fact that Moderna has yet to produce an FDA-approved drug.
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Emma Roberts Opens Up About How Endometriosis Really Affected Her
Like one of as many as 11 percent of American women between the ages of 15 and 44, Roberts was diagnosed with endometriosis in her late 20s, a condition that went unrecognized during her adolescence despite reporting symptoms to her doctor.
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What You Don't Know About Pfizer
With news of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech announcing positive early results from their COVID-19 vaccine trial, many ears pricked up upon hearing the name of the familiar drug maker behind brands such as Advil, Robitussin, Zoloft, and Viagra.
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The Truth About The Illness That Caused Alex Trebek's Death
The death of beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek on Sunday spotlights the aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer, a disease with a poor survival rate — about 10 percent over five years.
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A Timeline Of Al Roker's Health Problems Explained
Al Roker, the Today weatherman and co-host, has revealed a recent cancer diagnosis. The popular TV personality shared that he will undergo surgery next week. This will not be his first surgery, however — he's been in and out of operating room doors more than a few times over the course of his life.
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The Real Reason Influenza May Have A Lighter Season This Year
Social distancing and other safeguards to curtail the spread of the coronavirus could have the bonus benefit of clamping down on the spread of the flu, health experts say.
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The Best Way To Deal With Stress Caused By The Election
Like millions of other Americans, you likely woke up over these last few mornings feeling a certain level of stress as you checked for election results. While you wait, it's important to tame your stress and channel that energy into something more productive than doomscrolling.
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What Is Election Stress Disorder?
Do you feel stressed, tired, and overwhelmed when you think about the election? Do you feel the anxious urge to constantly check your news feed? You're not alone. Election-related angst is so prevalent that experts have given it a name: election stress disorder.
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How Video Games Can Benefit Kids In A Surprising Way During The Pandemic
Experts are suggesting we reconsider our notion of the 'lonely gamer,' and instead recognize that there is social value to video games — especially in the face of a pandemic, where social distancing is making it difficult for teens to hang out in the usual ways.
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Pregnancy-Related Heart Attacks Are On The Rise
More women ages 30 and older are experiencing pregnancy-related heart attacks, especially during the postpartum period, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Why Pessimists Aren't Getting Enough Sleep, According To New Study
'Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning!' We've all heard this before, or remarked it to a grumpy, cereal-bowl-slamming roommate, partner, or other cohabitant. As it turns out, there is an actual link between a sour disposition and lack of sleep.
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If You Have A Peloton Exercise Bike, You'll Want To Read This
If you were ahead of the curve on what The New York Times called the Peloton panic-buying trend, or if you bought one secondhand, it's time to take a good look at your clip-in pedals — they may be subject to a recall.
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Are The Risks Of Schools Staying Closed Higher Than Schools Opening Up?
As COVID rates spike in many parts of the nation, school systems continue transitioning from online back to in-person learning. While this action may, at first, seem pretty questionable, upon reflection, the issue is far more complicated.
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Face Masks Are Helping People Manage Their Anxiety. Here's Why
Take people who have social anxiety, which is the fear of being judged negatively by other people. A Polish study of how wearing face masks impacted individuals with this disorder revealed that the use of these simple cloth coverings reduced their anxiety levels.
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The Important Benefit Being Social Has On Older Adults
Science has shown, time and again, that what really benefits older adults (and younger ones, too) is maintaining some sort of social connection. As it turns out, staying social can have a benefit you never knew about.
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The Seasonal Fruit You're Not Eating But Should
Advice from the medical community has long told us that, for our best health, we should eat a colorful diet. There's one fruit that fits that bill and is packed full of nutritional goodness that you may be missing — and it's in season right now.
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This Is What You Need In Your Medicine Cabinet Before Winter
With cold and flu season approaching, it's a good time to restock your home medicine cabinet with pain relievers, cough medicines, and cold aids to avoid running low when you're not feeling well, medical experts say.
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The Percentage Of Americans Dealing With Anxiety Right Now Is Higher Than You Think
If the chaotic state of existence otherwise known as '2020' is stressing you out, you're certainly not alone. In fact, one in three Americans is experiencing anxiety, and a total of 40 percent of the U.S. population has suffered from mental health struggles.
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The FDA Just Changed Its Guidelines On NSAIDs And Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a real headache, all right — quite literally, since headaches, as well as other bodily aches and pains, are a symptom experienced by many expectant moms. Unfortunately, you can't always cure said headache just by reaching for your trusty bottle of ibuprofen.
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