Wednesday 11 May 2022

Many Wrongly Think Tap Water Is Safe for At-Home Medical Use

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While most people who responded to a nationally representative survey correctly stated that tap water could contain bacteria or other living organisms, they also said that it could be safely used for nasal rinsing and washing contacts.



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1 in 4 Hospital Physicians 'Mistreated' by Patients, Visitors

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A new study also reveals female doctors are nearly two times more likely than male doctors to face abuse.



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Smell, Taste Loss Less Likely With Newer COVID Variants

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A new study finds loss of smell and taste are much less likely with the Omicron variant than the earlier Alpha and Delta versions of the coronavirus.



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Tuesday 10 May 2022

Arthritis Pain and Sleep

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Arthritis pain can make it difficult to sleep, and lack of sleep can aggravate joint pain. Try these tips from WebMD to break the vicious cycle.



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Gun deaths surged during the pandemic’s first year, the C.D.C. reports.


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