With COVID-19 spreading as widely as it is right now, you run the risk of meeting an infected person every time you go into a public place. But every trip to the pharmacy or meal in a restaurant doesn’t lead to a case of COVID-19. So what makes some exposures more harmful than others? [time-brightcove … Read more
Hong Kong residents no longer have the world’s longest life expectancies, with the city relinquishing its crown to Japan as Covid and overall stress weighs on local lifespans. Women in Hong Kong were expected to live until 86.8 years old on average in 2022, compared with 87.1 for their Japanese counterparts, according to the latest … Read more
Emma Lembke joined Instagram when she was 12. The last of her friend group to sign up, she had sensed the appeal of the app in the gazes of friends; people who used to look at her now looked at their phones. “I thought to myself, ‘There has to be something incredibly magnetic and magical … Read more
NEW YORK — Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America. Today, some public health experts say a similar report could help clear the air about vaping. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Many U.S. adults believe nicotine … Read more
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As we step into a new year, plastic surgery is witnessing groundbreaking advancements and allowing patients to redefine themselves both aesthetically and functionally. This evolving landscape includes new procedures and … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Q. I am a 20-year-old competitive basketball player who developed a groin pull playing last week. This is the third time I sustained a groin pull within the past year … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
The country had made great progress against H.I.V. Now terrified patients have fled clinics, and experts fear a resurgence. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli and Esther Ruth Mbabazi
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A preliminary review of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity shows no link with suicidal thoughts or actions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. But the agency also said officials cannot definitively rule out that “a small risk may exist” and that they’ll continue to look into reports regarding more … Read more