Britons will be enjoying a return to a ‘normal’ Christmas after last year’s festive season was dominated by fears around coronavirus, including restrictions that meant some people missed spending the festive 2021 with their families. The run-up to Christmas Day last year saw fears across the UK that restrictions would be re-imposed due to the […]
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Faint Line on a COVID Test
Does a Faint Line on a COVID Test Mean You Have COVID or Are Still Positive? At this point, you’ve probably taken a COVID test at least once and have some idea of how it all works. Most tests keep it simple: one line means it’s negative; two lines means it’s positive. But what […]
Continue ReadingWhy China Can’t Stop Talking About Canned Peaches
Why China can’t stop talking about canned peaches on the internet right now. Chinese state media is warning people not to eat canned peaches as a COVID remedy. An unfounded belief that the snack can fight the coronavirus has seen sales of canned peaches surge, per SCMP. As the COVID-vulnerable country reopens, the stakes are […]
Continue ReadingHospitalizations Signal Rising COVID-19 Risk for Seniors
Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for seniors Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States, with older adults a growing share of U.S. deaths and less than half of nursing home residents up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations. These alarming signs portend a difficult winter for seniors, which worries 81-year-old nursing home resident […]
Continue ReadingFirst Treatment for Resistant Leukemia
First treatment for resistant leukemia launched Doctors in Britain have hailed a pioneering treatment for an aggressive form of leukemia, after a teenager became the first patient to be given a new therapy and went into remission. The 13-year-old girl, identified only as Alyssa, was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2021. But her […]
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What is Stiff Person Syndrome? Signs and symptoms after Celine Dion diagnosis Celine Dion has revealed that she has been diagnosed with an incurable neurological condition, Stiff Person Syndrome. On Thursday (8 December), the “My Heart Will Go On” singer posted an emotional video to her Instagram page explaining that she had been diagnosed with […]
Continue ReadingQuestions to Ask When You Need Help Finding Your Purpose
If you’re feeling stuck, these questions can help. Mark Twain once said the two greatest days in a person’s life are the day they’re born and the day they discover why. Deep? Definitely. But let’s be honest: the first day is a somewhat passive experience. The second day, however, can feel like a lot of […]
Continue ReadingDrinking Eight Glasses of Water a Day ‘May Be Too Much’
New research has found that the recommended eight glasses of water a day may be too much. Scientists from the University of Aberdeen discovered the recommended intake of two liters of water a day was often more than people needed. Given around half of the daily intake of water comes from food, scientists estimate people […]
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Oxford scientists crack case of why ketchup splatters from near-empty bottle Squeezing more slowly and doubling diameter of the nozzle can help prevent splatter Ketchup is one of the most popular condiments in the US, along with mayonnaise, but getting those few last dollops out of the bottle often results in a sudden splattering. “It’s […]
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Picture this. You’re in a restaurant, getting breakfast or brunch with a friend. The server asks you how you’d like your eggs, and proceeds to reel off the options. Scrambled, over-easy, poached, soft-boiled and so, so many more. By the time the server finishes the list, you’ve forgotten what was at the beginning of it. […]
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