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Scientists Try, Fail to Find a DIY Hangover Cure That Actually Works

A new research review found little good evidence for any particular hangover cure, such as probiotics or pear juice.

Ed Cara

12/31/21 7:01PM

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Texas Scientists Are Sharing the Design for Their New, Cheap Covid-19 Vaccine

A low-cost, effective vaccine authorized for use in India this week could soon be shared around the world.

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Deadly Superbug Yeast Sickens Patients at Oregon Hospital

Three people at the hospital have contracted the hardy fungus known as Candida auris, which is often resistant to…

Ed Cara

12/29/21 5:52PM

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Rapid Tests May Be Less Accurate for Omicron, FDA Warns

These tests may provide more false negatives than before, according to a recent analysis by the FDA, but people…

Ed Cara

12/29/21 12:20PM

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U.S. Averaging 267,000 New Covid-19 Cases Per Day, Highest of Pandemic

The U.S. also reported 2,623 new deaths on Tuesday.

Matt Novak

12/29/21 5:00AM

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The Coronavirus Can Persist for Months in Brain, Heart, and Intestines, Major Study Finds

NIH-led research finds that the virus can infect tissues all over the body and can stick around for at least six…

Ed Cara

12/28/21 4:37PM

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'Reckless and Dangerous': CDC's New, Shorter Covid-19 Isolation Guidelines Disturb Some Health Experts

“It is a clear case of prioritizing corporate profit over public health," one epidemiologist said.

Ed Cara

12/28/21 12:15PM

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CDC Updates Guidance, Says People With Covid-19 Only Need to Isolate for 5 Days if Asymptomatic

The agency also issued new recommendations for individuals who have been exposed to covid-19, though those are a bit…

Jody Serrano

12/27/21 9:47PM

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10 Antivax Lies to Watch Out for This Holiday

Satanic ingredients, mass death, and other debunked talking points from the anti-vaccination movement.

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FDA Approves a New RNA-Based Treatment to Lower Cholesterol

Leqvio uses RNA to help keep levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood low and requires only two doses per year.

Ed Cara

12/23/21 2:45PM

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FDA Authorizes the First Pill Meant to Prevent Severe Covid-19

In clinical trials, Pfizer's Paxlovid reduced the likelihood of severe illness from covid-19 by 88% in high-risk…

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Scientists Find Link Between Microplastics and IBD Symptoms

People with IBD had greater levels of microplastics in their feces than healthy controls, but it's not clear yet…

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A New, Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug Just Got FDA Approval

Apretude will be the first injectable PrEP drug that doesn't need to be taken daily.

Ed Cara

12/21/21 4:28PM

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First Omicron Death in U.S. Reported in Texas

The man was in his 50s and had been previously infected, but he was unvaccinated and had underlying health conditions

Ed Cara

12/21/21 11:15AM

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10 Photos of Covid Testing Lines Surging Across the World

With the holidays looming and the Omicron variant spreading widely, people are facing long wait-times to get tested.

Ed Cara

12/21/21 10:25AM

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White House to Mail Out 500 Million Free Covid-19 Tests After Mocking Idea

Americans can request the free tests from a government website starting in January.

Matt Novak

12/21/21 6:00AM

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Omicron: Most Common Symptoms, When to Get Tested, and Latest Booster Data

The fast-spreading Omicron variant appears to behave slightly differently than earlier strains.

Ed Cara

12/20/21 2:50PM

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Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker Test Positive for Covid-19

Both Senators have been vaccinated and had booster shots.

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Nuclear Experts: Hey, So, Those Anti-5G Radiation Necklaces Are Actually Radioactive

While the levels of radiation detected are low, they could potentially pose health dangers if worn continuously.

Tom McKay

12/17/21 5:30PM

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Pfizer's Low-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Fails in Kids Under 5, Trial Data Shows

The setback will delay any potential authorization of the vaccine for younger children until next year, as the…

Ed Cara

12/17/21 3:50PM

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