A week after British-Swedish pharma company AstraZeneca withdrew its COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, the organisation announced on Thursday that its vaccine, made in collaboration with Oxford University, was found to increase the risk of a rare but deadly blood clotting disorder known as...
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Discrimination against women and girls remains widespread in family laws across Africa, finds new research by Equality Now (www.EqualityNow.org). Analysis of twenty African countries reveals gender inequality in marriage, divorce, custody, and property rights is being perpetuated by sex...
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Left out leftovers overnight? It may not be good in the morning. Experts say that most perishable foods left out overnight are a no-go to eat without possibly getting sick afterward. A nationwide survey of 2,000 Americans reveals that some 72% of us enjoy eating leftovers - though certain reheated...
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When you open a bag of nacho-flavored chips or cheese puffs, you probably know that you’re about to indulge in an unhealthy snack. The dead giveaway? It’s the yummy, spicy, cheesy, neon-orange dust that coats each morsel and gets all over your fingers. Ditto for a frozen pizza and chicken nuggets....
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Finding that clearance of fluid in mice brains is lower in sleep and anaesthesia runs counter to dominant view in neuroscience The restorative effect of a good night’s rest is widely recognised and the popular scientific explanation has been that the brain washes out toxins during sleep. However,...
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A dermatologist explains how collagen powder affects your body Triple-board dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano explains how collagen powder works and if it's a good option to include in your diet. Of Mediterranean origin, the pomegranate fruit is most known for its vibrant, edible seeds, and...
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Risk and fraudulent mutuality Thirty years ago, having just successfully completed a international congress on environmental consciousness and mass media which I had organized on behalf of the Deutsche Hygiene-Museum, Dresden, a legacy of an early German pharmaceutical magnate, the inventor of the...
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These fruits and vegetables contain the fewest toxins According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), .a whopping 70 percent of non-organic fruits and vegetables can be riddled with the residue of nearly 230 different pesticides. Cover Media - Shareable Grapefruit is a vibrant citrus fruit...
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