The Biden administration has just launched two programs that aim to put rapid covid tests in the hands of all Americans. But the design of both efforts disadvantages people who already face the greatest barriers to obtaining them. From the cap on trial orders to the languages available on websites, programs can leave out many …
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Vaccines don’t affect whether or not you can conceive, but the coronavirus does. Photo: RAYNER PEÑA R. / EFE There are many myths and beliefs around vaccines against Covid, which make many people hesitate to apply them considering that they are not entirely safe despite all the scientific evidence that affirms that they are safe …
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Cannabis is the third most consumed psychoactive substance worldwide. Neither controls nor prohibitions have been able to prevent it. Seen in its day as a dangerous drug that opens the way to other addictions, there is currently a growing social acceptance of cannabis and more and more countries legalize its consumption. Better sex and less …
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Grapes are high in antioxidants, which are plant-derived compounds that can help protect against chronic diseases such as diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease. Concord and purple grapes are significantly high compared to red or green grapes. The antioxidants in purple and red grapes are found primarily in the skin, while in Concord and green …
These are the factors that could make the COVID test result not real. Photo: MICHAEL REYNOLDS / EFE Ómicron continues to advance throughout the world Well, according to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) 70% of the new cases of Covid on the planet are due to this variant that on paper seems to …
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The World Health Organization authorized the use of the drugs baricitinib and sotrovimab for the treatment of covid-19. According to the information provided by the WHO, the endorsement of the use of these drugs was given after several evaluations made mainly by international experts who work in a Guideline Development Group of the health agency …
A fast, non-invasive scan of the retina, the light-sensitive nerve tissue layers at the back of the eye, could one day help doctors identify people who are aging faster and are at higher risk of premature mortality, according to research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. biological age vs. chronological age The study, …
Have you ever thought about how you breathe? There are different types of breathing, and one of them, known as deep, slow or diaphragmatic, can be very beneficial for health. Find out why and how you can put it into practice here. What is deep breathing? Respiration is a process by which living beings exchange …
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The predisposition to vaccines is an effect to develop some secondary effect to them. Photo: Alberto Valdes / EFE Health experts worldwide agree that One of the great “weapons” to combat the Covid pandemic is vaccination, That is why they urge the population to get vaccinated in order to protect themselves and others, ensuring that …
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