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The Latest on Remdesivir as a Coronavirus Treatment

Could an antiviral drug originally developed to fight Ebola turn out to be an effective therapy in the fight against coronavirus?  Two days after the release of promising clinical trials data on remdesivir, the US Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use of the drug for the treatment of adults and children who are hospitalized with severe COVID-19.   The speedy authorization gives doctors an option for helping patients who have […]

todayJuly 14, 2020

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How Long After Having Coronavirus Are You Contagious? Here’s What Doctors Say

If you've tested positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms of the virus, the advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is clear: Don’t leave your home unless you need medical care, and wear a cloth face covering over your nose and mouth if you must be around others, even at home. But how long should you keep taking these precautions after you’ve recovered from the coronavirus? In […]

todayJuly 13, 2020

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Best Fitness Apps for When You’re Stuck Indoors

One of the nice things about fall and winter is the excuse to hunker down, get cozy and eat seasonal comfort foods. One of the disadvantages is that cooler temperatures make it difficult to keep up with fitness goals. Fortunately, technology allows fitness freaks and newbies alike to get in shape without leaving the warmth of their homes. There are plenty of free workout apps just a few clicks away […]

todayNovember 6, 2019

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How Effective is the Flu Shot? Here’s What Doctors Want You to Know About This Year’s Vaccine

Throughout your life, you've probably heard two main things about the flu shot: That you should get it every single year, and that, even if you do get it, it might not completely protect you from the flu. Turns out, both of those things are right. That's because, while the flu shot is proven to help protect you against the flu, flu vaccines aren't made with 100% certainty (they are made before flu season […]

todayNovember 5, 2019

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Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick

Why is maintaining New Year’s resolutions so damn hard? Researchers have ID'd several culprits, such as setting a goal that's too vague (I’m going to get healthy –what does that even mean?) or unrealistic (I’m going to lose 10 pounds a month – really?). But perhaps the biggest challenge is turning your wishes into immediate action, and sticking to it.   Try using some of these tips from Health Magazine, […]

todayJanuary 3, 2019

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