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Google and the Russian search engine Yandex are not necessarily reliable sources of health-related information. Often the small text snippets that appear as previews of search results contain inaccurate or insufficient information. Information on home remedies and so-called alternative treatments is particularly problematic, according to researchers from the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) in Germany […]
Looking to adopt a special, sweet and deserving kitty in the tri-state area? Meet Agatha! Agatha was found as a stray with eyes so damaged, you couldn’t even imagine! In order to prevent further complications and alleviate Agatha’s discomfort, our veterinarians made the choice to perform an enucleation and remove both of her eyes. Now […]
It IS safe to get Covid and flu vaccines at the same time: Scientists say people given two jabs in one-go still produce a strong immune response Study of 700 Britons revealed giving both injections in one visit was safe Jabs still produced strong immune response and only caused mild side effects Ministers already said […]
The day after my 80th birthday, which overflowed with good wishes, surprises and COVID-safe celebrations, I awoke feeling fulfilled and thinking that whatever happens going forward, I’m OK with it. My life has been rewarding, my bucket list is empty, my family is thriving, and if everything ends tomorrow, so be it. Not that I […]
The head of the World Health Organization acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak, and he said Thursday he is asking China to be more transparent as scientists search for the origins of the coronavirus. In a rare departure from his usual deference to […]
We all know that sitting around all day can be bad for your back and your general health, but did you know it can be bad for your butt, too? And not just bad for your butt because you’re sitting on it all day — bad for your butt because it falls asleep. By falling asleep, it […]
When two St. Louis Blues hockey players were sidelined because of covid-19 just days before this year’s NHL playoffs, the team said young defenseman Jake Walman had been vaccinated against the deadly illness. But it was mum about the vaccination status of a more well-known player: star forward David Perron. It wasn’t until 10 days […]
Autistic people’s ability to accurately identify facial expressions is affected by the speed at which the expression is produced and its intensity, according to new research at the University of Birmingham. In particular, autistic people tend to be less able to accurately identify anger from facial expressions produced at a normal ‘real world’ speed. The […]
The decision of whether to have a child can be hard even under the best of circumstances. For those with a family history of debilitating disease, it’s often gut-wrenching. If only there were some way to answer the all-important question: Will my child be healthy? To those potential parents, a San Francisco startup is offering […]
Do you ever find yourself waking up wondering what your dreams might be telling you about your waking life? Perhaps you’ve encountered a theme within your dreams that’s causing you to fear something you’re missing in your everyday life. Our dreams can often be more telling than our conscious thoughts in regards to what we […]