Wednesday 19 January 2022

Nearly Half of Americans Gained Weight in Pandemic's First Year

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A new study shows nearly half of U.S. adults piled on excess pounds during the first year of the pandemic, making a national obesity crisis even worse.



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Heart Function Rebounds for Kids With COVID-Linked MIS-C

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A new study has good news for parents: Children tend to recover completely from any heart injury within three months of falling ill.



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Tuesday 18 January 2022

Feds' Website for Free At-Home COVID Tests Launches Day Early

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Today, the Biden administration launched a website that allows users to order free COVID-19 rapid tests that will be shipped directly to their homes.



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Study Finds Genetic Factor for COVID Smell and Taste Loss

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A genetic risk factor could explain why some people lose their senses of smell and taste when they get infected with COVID-19, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Genetics.



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Electrocuted by 11,000 Volts, Now an Amputee … and an MD

Bruce "BJ" Miller was 19 when he lost both legs and one arm. After a grueling rehab, he went back to college and eventually medical school.



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