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Pregnant mom recovers from coronavirus after induced coma, gives birth to healthy twins
A mother in Ireland who was diagnosed with coronavirus just nine weeks into her pregnancy and then placed in a two-week induced coma as she battled the illness gave birth to healthy twin girls last week. Danielle Martin and her family are calling the safe arrival of the twins “a miracle” after doctors reportedly said it would be “highly…
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Healthy young people may wait for coronavirus vaccine until 2022, WHO official says
Healthy, young people may need to wait until 2022 for a coronavirus vaccine, a World Health Organization official warned on Wednesday, as countries look to prioritize those most at risk for infection. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, WHO chief scientist, said COVID-19 vaccines will hopefully come in 2021, however, quantities will be limited. She said there are about 11 vaccines worldwide in late-stage testing,…
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Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away (degenerate) and die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia — a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that disrupts a person’s ability to function independently. The exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not yet fully understood, although…
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Being overweight now potential coronavirus risk factor,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its coronavirus risk warning to include people who are considered overweight, meaning over 70% of U.S. adults may be at an increased risk for severe illness related to COVID-19. According to CDC statistics, over 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese.…
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Illinois reports first West Nile virus death of the year in Chicago resident
A Chicago resident died of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus. The death marks the first West Nile virus-related fatality in the state this year, Illinois health officials announced this week. The resident, who was not identified, first fell ill in mid-September and subsequently tested positive for the disease, officials with the Illinois Department of Public…
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterial called Chlamydia trachomatis. It can infect both men and women. Women can get chlamydia in the cervix, rectum, or throat. Men can get chlamydia in the urethra (inside the penis), rectum, or throat. People with chlamydia usually don’t have symptoms, so most people don’t know…
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sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia, or sickle cell disease (SCD), is a genetic disease of the red blood cells (RBCs).If you have SCD, there is a problem with your hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. A normal red blood cell are shaped like discs, which gives them the…
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Asthma
Asthma is an inflammation of the bronchi, which causes swelling and narrowing of the airways and the production of extra mucous.this can make breathing difficult. Asthma is thought to be caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factor Asthma Symptoms Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. You may have infrequent asthma attacks, have…
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PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung tissue caused by various bacterial , viruses or fungi. It happens when an infection causes the air sacs in your lungs (your doctor will call them alveoli) to fill with fluid or pus. That can make it hard for you to breathe in enough oxygen to reach your bloodstream…
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Video games help children improve literacy, communication and mental well-being, survey finds
Parents have long debated the impact of video games on children’s minds. Now, a new survey suggests that playing may actually improve their literacy, communication skills and overall mental well-being.National Literacy Trust interviewed 4,626 people between the ages of 11 and 16 from across the UK for the video games survey. The interviews were conducted between…
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