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Research: These 8 Body Parts Are the Biggest Entry Points for Germs and Infection
Researchers found we touch a certain body part an average of 23 times per hour! You'll want hand sanitizer close after you read this.
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New COVID Variant, HV.1, Is Now Dominating the Country—Expert Doctors Share Facts and Data
Scientists are calling the new COVID variant a "great-grandchild" of Omicron. Here's how fast HV.1 is projected to spread and...
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New Study: An Old-School Remedy Shows Impressive Promise at Preventing Serious COVID Infection
Science shows Grandma was right! The researchers even specify a recommended salt-to-water ratio to prepare your formula right at home.
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5 Worst Foods for Your Immune System, Say Experts
Research says these treats can dampen your body's defenses at the exact time of year you need your immunity to...
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Do Simultaneous Flu & COVID Shots Increase Your Stroke Risk? Here’s the Verdict, Says Res...
A specific audience needs this information the most—and here's why the vast majority of Americans shouldn't be dissuaded.
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Research: Long COVID Could Be Caused by Low Levels of a Key Hormone
A University of Pennsylvania study identified three main factors that may be leading to ongoing symptoms for patients...
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New Study: Germs Flock to 3 Major Spots on the Body
Microbial research from George Washington University identifies the regions where your skin microbiome could use a little extra scrub-a-dub-dub.
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Here’s How Many Germs Are Lurking on Your Smartwatch, According to New Research
A new study cautions that your smartwatch could be more than just a connectivity tool—it might also be a bacterial...
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Flu or COVID Quiz: Which Is It? Expert Doctors List 7 Simple Questions To Help You Spot the Difference
Infectious disease and epidemiology doctors help you break down flu and COVID symptoms if you're looking for clues before you...
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Can You Use an Expired COVID Test? Expert Doctors Answer
At-home COVID tests have a specific shelf-life. Experts explain how to tell when an expired COVID test is useless,...
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Research: Wash Your Hands Immediately After Touching These 10 Things
Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid infection—but it's especially important after touching...
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New Study: If You Test for COVID on This Day of Symptoms, You May Be Testing Too Early
Just-released research suggests that along with evolving variants comes a change in how quickly COVID tests are picking...
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Magic Johnson Exclusive: ‘I Needed to Become the Face’ of HIV
Still impressively active, basketball legend Magic Johnson reflects on 32 years of health advocacy and says he's particularly passionate to...
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New Data: Long COVID Is Most Prevalent in This Age Group
Long COVID is hitting one population the hardest—and it's not the demographic you might guess, according to a...
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COVID Memory Loss: Here Are the Facts, According to Neurology Experts
One neurology doctor confirms COVID sometimes affects the brain's "biochemical environment." Here's how to tell if COVID memory loss...
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If You Have This Symptom, It Could Be the New COVID Variant, Says an Expert Doctor
"It's going to be very important this fall and winter for people with upper respiratory symptoms to wear masks," says a...
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Over 60 or Pregnant? Then You’ve Got To Know About This New Vaccine, Say Doctors
"This is very exciting," says one infectious disease doctor. The new RSV vaccines are here—and it's not just babies who...
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4 Just-Revealed Facts as the New COVID-19 Vaccines Are Released
Is your COVID-19 vaccine still packing a punch? Here's what the latest study reveals. The Public Health Emergency (PHE) waived or modified many health regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, but on May 11,... If you recently purchased COVID tests at either CVS or Amazon, double-check to see if it's a recalled batch before... Antibacterial wipes are a time-crunched cleaner's best friend—but not when it comes to these cleaning jobs.
Here’s How Long the COVID-19 Vaccine Really Works, Says New Study
Doctors Share 6 Ways the May 11 Public Health Emergency’s Ending Will Affect You
Thousands of COVID Tests Have Just Been Recalled by the FDA
10 Times You Shouldn’t Use Antibacterial Wipes
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5 Fast Facts About the New COVID Variant, Arcturus
The new Arcturus COVID variant is spreading quickly and is causing a particular symptom. Here's what you need to...
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Now You Can Test for Long COVID at Home
"Long COVID doesn't discriminate," says one infectious disease doctor—in fact, 20% of COVID-infected people experience long COVID. Now, long
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5 Long COVID Symptoms That’ll Help Explain the Way You’re Feeling
Researchers say long COVID symptoms can linger weeks, months or even years after you've been infected. Plus, the signs...
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What Is Avian Influenza and Can People Get It?
The short answer is that humans are very unlikely to contract the bird flu. Here's what you need to know.
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7 Secret Ways Doctors Boost Their Immune Systems
Doctors swear by these daily habits to give your immune system a boost and help prevent what can become serious conditions.
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The 6 Worst Germ-Swapping Habits to Officially Stop Doing
Are you still shaking hands? An epidemiologist and etiquette experts offer new rules on the seemingly polite pleasantries you...