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The Promise of Messenger RNA

Messenger RNA has been used most recently to create the COVID vaccines, but researchers have been working with it in the lab in cancer research as well as treatments for other types of viruses because of its ability to target and change the immune system...
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The Importance of Self-Care

The Importance of Self-Care

Self-care — like eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep — took a hit during the pandemic. Experts say it’s important for long-term health...
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Antibody Treatment for Those Who Can’t Take Vaccines

There are millions of people who are not able to take the COVID-19 vaccines for medical reasons. Now the FDA has given Emergency Use Authorization to an injection that offers these patients antibodies that protect against COVID infection...
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What is Causing Weight Gain in Children?

Many children gained a very significant amount of weight during the pandemic due to stress, poor sleep and a lack of exercise -- among other reasons. Parents can help their children lose weight by helping kids to reduce stress, get more sleep and increase their physical activity...
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Getting Back to Regular Exercise

Physical activity plans along with so many other routines have been disrupted by the pandemic. While reestablishing that routine is vital to a healthy life, there are important safety steps to take to avoid injury...
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Help for Male Pattern Baldness

Male Pattern Baldness is a very common condition and can affect both men and women. But there are both over-the-counter and prescription treatments that can help slow this hair loss...
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COVID & Flu at Home Treatment

COVID & Flu at Home Treatment

With the Omicron variant leading to an increase in COVID-19 cases at the same time as the peak of flu season, many people with mild cases of both are treating their symptoms at home...
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