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Peru Suffering Worst Dengue Outbreak In Its History, Over 146K Cases
The dengue outbreak has already left at least 248 dead and led to the resignation of Rosa Gutiérrez, MD, from her post as Peru’s Minister of Health.
NCAA Committee Recommends Removing Marijuana From Banned Drug List
The NCAA could act to remove marijuana from its banned drug list and testing protocols for college athletes this Fall.
Deion Sanders Discusses Possible Left Foot Amputation Due To Circulation Problems
Sanders, the head football coach at the University of Colorado, may soon have toe realignment surgery to deal with ongoing issue with his left foot.
4 Marijuana Products Recalled Due To Salmonella, Aspergillus Contamination In Arizona
The recall encompasses certain batches of Cap’s Frozen Lemon, Twisted Lemonz, Ghost Train Haze, and Cherry Punch.
What Does CVS Stand For? Here’s What A TikToker Called The Company
It didn’t come from “Convenience, Value, and Service” or “ConVenience Store.” Instead, this is the history of CVS Health.
‘Ozempic Finger’ And ‘Wegovy Butt’: Two New Names For Weight Loss Effects
“Ozempic face” wasn’t going to be the only possible effect of rapid weight loss from taking semaglutide, the diabetes medication marketed as Ozempic by Novo Nordisk.
Eroxon, First Over-The-Counter Erectile Dysfunction Gel, Gets FDA Approval
Eroxon is a topical gel for the treatment of ED. Futura Medical indicates that this medication can help you get an erection within 10 minutes.
Claims That Ventilators Killed Nearly All With Covid-19 Are Unfounded
A widely-shared web site posting twisted the findings of a study that looked at the impact of treating ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) on mortality.
Study: Metformin Associated With 41% Decrease In Long Covid, Here Are The Caveats
6·3% of those who had taken metformin while infected with the SARS-CoV-2 ended up getting diagnosed with long Covid versus 10.4% of those who had received placebo only.
Yes, N95 Face Masks Can Help Protect You Against Wildfire Smoke
On Wednesday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced that approximately one million N95 face masks would be made available to the public.
