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Brazil surpasses 120,000 COVID deaths
Just over six months after registering its first case of the new coronavirus, Brazil crossed the…
Following ‘Eatwell Guide’ diet could reduce your risk of dying early and lower your environmental footprint
Adhering to Public Health England’s ‘Eatwell Guide’ of a balanced diet could reduce your chance of…
South Korea to ramp up virus curbs over fears of second wave
South Korea has announced it will ramp up coronavirus restrictions across the country starting Sunday to…
UK secures 90 mn more doses of potential virus vaccine
Britain has secured access to 90 million doses of two “promising” coronavirus vaccines, the government said…
COVID-19 vaccine will be free for Americans: officials
If a COVID-19 vaccine is proven effective, the US will ensure it’s distributed for free to…
Despite large numbers tested, kids in England made up just 1% of COVID-19+ cases during first wave
Children made up a very small proportion—just 1%—of all confirmed COVID-19 cases in England during the…
Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that authorities have found four cases of the…
Masks in class? Many questions as Germans go back to school
Masks during class, masks only in the halls, no masks at all. Distance when possible, no…
Cuomo clears New York schools statewide to open, carefully
New York schools can bring children back to classrooms for the start of the school year,…
Virus surges in India, Philippines; Australia imposes curfew
Surges of new coronavirus cases continued Sunday in India and the Philippines, which recorded another daily…
ADHD services map reveals major gaps in care, failing the vulnerable
New research has called for urgent action after creating a map that identifies gaps in services…
Viral hepatitis treatment and policy must place affected communities at centre
An annual trends report says addressing the impact of COVID-19, stigma and the distrust of public…
I Tried Jennifer Aniston’s Favorite Leggings, and I’m Officially Obsessed
My obsession with Friends started at the ripe age of 8 years old, when it was…
COVID-19 crisis: Herd immunity still long way away, says WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan
She was responding to a series of questions relating to the coronavirus in a social media…
Plant-based diets shown to lower blood pressure even with limited meat and dairy
Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy…
Many U.S. homes too cramped to stop COVID-19’s spread
(HealthDay)—People with COVID-19 are told to keep their distance from family members to protect them from…