Monday 25 October 2021

The No. 1 Cause of Halloween Injuries: Carving the Pumpkin

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says pumpkin carving is the leading cause of injuries associated with Halloween.



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COVID Pandemic May Have Driven a Flu Strain Into Extinction

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One of the four flu strains -- B/Yamagata -- included in annual flu shots appears to have fallen off the radar.



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Lung Cancer in Women Who Never Smoked

Why is lung cancer among people who’ve never smoked more common among women than men? And why are there no lung cancer screening guidelines for people who have never smoked? Get the facts.



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Moderna’s Covid vaccine produces a strong immune response in younger children, the company said.


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Some federal advisers have misgivings over whether boosters are widely needed.


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