Wednesday 3 February 2021

Tense Times Mean More Tooth-Grinding

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Dentists say tooth-grinding and jaw-clenching are on the rise due to the many challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.



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New Campaign Fights COVID Vaccine Disinformation

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To help combat vaccine misinformation and address lingering concerns that people have, WebMD is joining a public service campaign called VaxFacts. Led by HealthGuard, the goal of the campaign is to provide facts and tools to help consumers make informed decisions about vaccines.



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Tuesday 2 February 2021

‘Escape Mutations’ May Drive New COVID Resurgence

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One of these changes, known as an escape mutation, allows the coronavirus variants to slip past some of the most effective weapons we have against it — including natural antibodies made in response to past infections and vaccines, as well as some lab-created antibody treatments.



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Can Marijuana Help With Your COPD?

Studies show marijuana can open up your airways. But can inhaling cannabis help or hurt a smoking-related lung condition like COPD?



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Black Vaccine Hesitancy Rooted in Mistrust, Doubts

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Mistrust of the medical system, doubts about the COVID vaccine, and lack of access are among reasons why Blacks have such low rates of getting the vaccine.



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