Tuesday 8 June 2021

Obesity Increases Risk of Long-COVID, Study Finds

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Although it is well-known that obesity is a risk factor for COVID-19 severity, it now appears to be more likely to be associated with so-called ‘long-COVID’ too.



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Psoriasis: Tips for Wearing Makeup

Some people with psoriasis choose to use makeup. Since this condition can cause skin flakiness and sensitivity, it’s important to be careful when applying makeup. Find out which products to use, what to avoid, and how to use and remove makeup with psoriasis.



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Vaccine Hesitancy in Communities of Color Eases -- A Bit

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While hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccines among people of color remains a problem, there are signs that it's getting better. The question then is if it's improving quickly enough.



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In the U.S., vaccines for the youngest are expected this fall.


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A U.N. Declaration on Ending AIDS Should Have Been Easy. It Wasn’t.


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