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A toxin from an ancient bacteria helps ticks survive and transmit Lyme disease to the humans they feed on, a new study finds. Eons of competition between bacteria have led many to develop antibacterial substances to survive; and through a process known as “horizontal gene transfer,” some of these genes that carry instructions for creating […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made us all germaphobes, but it’s worth noting that even without a global health crisis, there are still plenty of other “regular” afflictions to worry about. Thankfully, there are things you can do to combat the spread of germs, particularly during cold and flu season. First and foremost, it’s time to face […]
Made forever-famous by the 2000 earworm “The Thong Song” by rapper Sisqo, the thong underwear is a favorite of many women for a variety of reasons. Some find them more comfortable, others love never having to worry about panty lines, and some just think they’re fun and sexy. But as with anything we put near […]
Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial volunteer shares experience Moderna COVID-19 vaccine volunteer, Jack Morningstar, shares trial experience, urges others to take on ‘Fox & Friends.’ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to advise against large gatherings as coronavirus cases rise throughout the country, and it recently highlighted a notorious superspreader wedding reception in Maine as one example. The reception, […]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many have felt anxious about going to the GP and other health facilities, believing these places have had a greater risk of transmission. A lot of us have also had to juggle work, childcare and home-based education. So it’s not surprising the number of women attending for preventive health checks dropped […]
Parents and children need to be able to discuss sex—but often they avoid these conversations. As part of our sex education research, we spoke to UK teenagers about why they don’t talk to their parents about sex. Visions of excruciating embarrassment topped the list. We also spoke to parents who didn’t know how or when […]
Reaching for endless cups of tea and coffee to keep your energy levels up? If you’re pregnant, stop right there. While previous advice states that people should limit the amount of caffeine they drink to 200mg (around two cups of instant coffee) a day while pregnant, a new study says that those who are pregnant […]
Fox News Flash top headlines for August 7 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Certain medical conditions raise the risk for more severe COVID-19 disease, and one doctor is raising awareness of a widespread liver condition that may be unfamiliar to some. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a […]
There’s nothing like curling up in bed under soft blankets after a long day and blissfully falling asleep. However, not everyone goes to bed easily and that can cause issues. According to the National Institute of Health, sleep is vital when it comes to maintaining normal brain and body function. So if you’re having trouble […]
Muslims will begin the holy month of Ramadan from today, meaning they’ll be fasting from sunrise to sunset every day. This is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when fasting is mandatory for all adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically ill, travelling, elderly, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, or menstruating. This is also the first Ramadan unde the lockdown conditions brought on […]