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EPA: Two Lysol Sprays Effective Against Covid-19
Test results of two disinfectant sprays show they kill Covid-19 at two minutes of use.
FDA Approves At-Home Treatment For HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Some breast cancer patients may qualify for a newly-approved at-home treatment.
FDA Sounds An Alarm About 9 Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizers
Hand sanitizer products pose a potential toxic risk if they contain methanol (wood alcohol).
Nursing Home Dilemma: Should You Consider Bringing Your Loved One Home Due to Covid-19?
Bringing a loved one home from a nursing home in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic raises many questions that require thoughtful consideration.
The Red Cross Begins Testing Blood Donations For Covid-19 Antibodies
The Red Cross puts out an urgent call for blood donations and hopes free Covid-19 antibody testing will serve as extra incentive to roll up your sleeve.
Johnson & Johnson Announces New Band-Aids, But That Can’t Fix Racial Inequality
As one company attempts to put a Band-Aid on racial inequality, a medical anthropologist explains why a deeper, more sincere response is needed.
American Cancer Society Updates Guidelines For Cancer Prevention
New guidelines for cancer prevention include skipping all alcoholic beverages and increasing exercise time.
Wearing Face Masks During Sex Encouraged To Help Reduce Coronavirus Transmission
Worried about coronavirus exposure during sex? Researchers say, “Wear a mask.”
CDC Urges Caution After Survey Reveals About 1 in 3 Adults Misused Bleach Or Disinfectant In Attempts To Protect Themselves From Coronavirus
Avoid gargling with bleach or using it on fruits, vegetables and bare skin, among other advice from the CDC.
Fragmented Sleep Linked To Chronic Inflammation And Hardened Arteries
Fitful sleep should not be ignored. It may be a sign of a more serious problem.
