As of November, the exact date has not yet been specified, the United States will lift the ban on people from certain countries or regions (the European Union, China, Iran, South Africa, India and Brazil, among others) heavily affected by the pandemic. They will travel directly from their countries to the United States. For this, …
The CEO of Pfizer predicted this Sunday that “normal life” could return in a year thanks to vaccines against COVID-19. Photo: JOHN THYS / Getty Images The CEO of the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, Albert Bourla, predicted this Sunday that in a year the “normal life”After the COVID-19 pandemic, although he considered it likely that it …
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Overweight and obesity have tripled since the 70’s, its association with metabolic, cardiovascular, neoplastic and other diseases has made its prevention and treatment a major public health challenge. These diseases, which in previous decades were considered exclusive in adults, are now also present in children. In addition to reducing their health, obesity in children can …
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Mallow is a plant that can easily be found in the wild and is characterized by its purple flowers. For centuries, its flowers, leaves and mucilage (viscous plant substance) have been used medicinally. Find out here which ones, why they are due and how to take advantage of it. What is mallow? MallowMalva sylvestris) is …
The CDC indicated that there are already almost 30 states in which cases of salmonella are reported whose origin is still unknown. Photo: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images An outbreak of salmonella has spread through 29 states of the country, the origin of which has not been discovered, according to the Centers for Disease …
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The former president of the United States, Bill Clinton. Photo: TASOS KATOPODIS / AFP / Getty Images Former President Bill Clinton made headlines this week because he was hospitalized. And although his recovery prognosis is favorable, the infection you have can be very serious in some cases, so the experts ask to attend any signal. …
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According to the CDC, there are no more recorded cases of the amoeba that caused the child’s death in Texas. Photo: Sean Gallup / Getty Images A nIño from Texas died on September 11 from a brain-eating amoeba which he contracted on a surface where children slide into the water at the Don Misenheimer Public …
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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin (that is, a substance soluble in fats and oils) that is stored in the liver. It is very important for the body, as it is involved in stimulating the immune system, taking care of the skin and eyes, and in bone and muscle development. Vitamin A can be found …
Although it may not feel like this, inflammation is part of a healing process that occurs when we sustain some type of injury. Our immune system takes care of this task, however, in some cases it can trigger chronic inflammation, leading to pain, stiffness and joint damage. Here we will see why this happens, what …