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All Potential COVID-19 Vaccines Must Pass These FDA Requirements
A COVID-19 vaccine is big news right now. Politicians like President Donald Trump are pushing for a vaccine to be approved by November 3rd. This has caused worries about whether these vaccines will be tested thoroughly enough. Even an expedited vaccine or one given an emergency approval will still have to meet certain FDA requirements before they...
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New Procedure Could Eliminate the Need for Insulin In Majority of Type 2 Diabetics
Diabetes is a serious metabolic disease in which the body's blood sugar levels are not correctly controlled. There are two types of this condition, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is also known as juvenile diabetes. It typically appears in childhood, often well before the age of 10. It's possible for adults to get Type 1 diabetes, too, but this...
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1 in 5 Coronavirus Infections Are Asymptomatic But Still Contagious
Unless you’re experiencing a cough, trouble breathing, fever or chills, you may think you’re in the clear as far as coronavirus for the time being. Think again– did you know that as many as one in five coronavirus infections are asymptomatic, but still contagious? This means that you can have coronavirus without feeling sick at...
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Why You Need To Drink More Water As You Get Older
The body, if not well taken care of, can be a host to various health problems. That is why hydration is vital as you get older to help regulate body temperature. It also helps prevent you from contracting or suffering from diseases easily.Clean water is a very efficient source of energy for your body. One key to aging gracefully is having a healthy...
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What We Can Learn From The Southern Hemisphere’s Flu Season
The 2020-21 flu season begins in October for nations in the Northern Hemisphere following the conclusion of the influenza season in the South. The question on the lips of many experts as the flu season in the north begins is, how will COVID-19 and the lockdown measures that have been put in place work out? Many medical experts have been discussing...
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Research on Division of Rheumatoid Arthritis into Two Types
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that remains a challenge to manage for both doctors and their patients for years. They have faced the challenge as more research on ways to manage its symptoms and progression is underway. However, recent studies in treatment and medications have brought about positive results and quality of...
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Heart Disease: Top Cause of Death in Women. Do You Know the Warning Signs?
Heart disease kills more women in the United States than any other ailment. Although it is the top killer of women, many American women are unaware of the statistics. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC, around one in five women’s death are directly related to heart disease.According to a national survey that...
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Will More People Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder this Winter?
No spring-time egg hunts. No summer pool parties. No fall fairs. Less income to splurge on extras anyway. Covid-19 has been making everyone feel sad this year. Whether or not that sadness will devolve into full-blown depression is different for everyone, but there is growing concern that, come this winter, our nation may experience a widespread...
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COVID-19: Is It Really A Second Wave If The First Never Ended?
It goes without saying that the United States has been utterly battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps worse than any other western country. At the moment, the United States has more than 5.8 million infections and 180,000 deaths*. That says nothing about the tens of millions of unemployed Americans or the hundreds of thousands of businesses who...
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Is It Too Soon for the Flu Vaccine?
The flu is a very dangerous illness. Each year, millions of people get infected. While many survive without any ill results, many more die as a result. Others get the flu and suffer severe side effects. A case of the flu can leave people with debilitating symptoms such as exhaustion, reduced energy and even a low grade fever for weeks. Even after...