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An uncouth shopper let loose with two loud, uncovered sneezes. I walked out of the store. 3 John1956PA Jun 2022 Jun 2022 3 1349

Researchers say novel combined therapy shows promise in controlling breast cancer 10 TexasTowelie Jun 2022 Jun 2022 7 1848

Scripps Research scientists identify sensor underlying mechanical itch 0 sl8 Jun 2022 Jun 2022 3 885

Does Ocuprime work to restore eyesight? 5 bif Jun 2022 Jun 2022 0 1140

Employees returning to the office find shoes not fitting: Gainesville podiatrist responds 3 Demovictory9 Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 1443

The link between obesity and asthma 2 Maraya1969 Jun 2022 Jun 2022 8 1032

Silent Stroke Symptoms: What You Don't Know Could Kill You; Stroke Warning Signs, 'BE FAST!' Action 4 appalachiablue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 25 2597

Immune System Runs On 24 Hr Cycle- Vaccines May Work Better If Taken at Certain Times; 'Blue Light' 6 appalachiablue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 8 1771

'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water Linked to High Blood Pressure Risk, Study Middle Aged Women 1 appalachiablue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 8 1121

COVID reinfections set to spike in U.S. as new variants evade immunity 3 Eugene Jun 2022 Jun 2022 9 1157

If I told new business clients it was a four month wait until I could take their business ... 12 Auggie Jun 2022 Jun 2022 6 1660

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 ck4829 Jun 2022 Jun 2022 1 474

Optimism Lengthens Life, Harvard Study Finds. Women with Positive Outlook, Longevity 6 appalachiablue Jun 2022 Sep 2022 6 2218

Impressive Immunotherapy Cancer Drug Results, Researchers Ask, What's Next? Sloan Kettering Trial 1 appalachiablue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 7 1214

Went for my 6 month evaluation yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised. 3 Ferrets are Cool Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 1070

Moderna Says New Vaccine Booster Shows 'Superior' Response to Omicron; Yearly Booster? New Variants 4 appalachiablue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 7 2135

New York Let Residences for Kids With Serious Mental Health Problems Vanish. Desperate Families Call 0 Jilly_in_VA Jun 2022 Jun 2022 2 877

question about amputation 7 gopiscrap Jun 2022 Jun 2022 5 1263

curious if I may impose on the professional health folks on here: 12 gopiscrap Jun 2022 Jun 2022 8 1445

AstraZeneca Breast-Cancer Drug Shown to Slow Tumor Progression 0 question everything Jun 2022 Jun 2022 4 825

Women have to wait six weeks after covid vaccine before mammography 3 question everything Jun 2022 Jun 2022 5 1054

Novel Genetic Experiment Shrinks Tough-to-Treat Cancer: AP News 2 appalachiablue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 15 1129

Vaccines Reduce Risk of Long Covid by Just 15 Percent, Study Finds 5 appalachiablue Jun 2022 Jun 2022 14 1549

Covid reinfections are becoming more common..... 8 BigmanPigman Jun 2022 Jun 2022 8 1176

Pulse Oximeters Are Less Accurate Among Black, Hispanic and Asian Covid-19 Patients 2 question everything Jun 2022 Jun 2022 6 1394

New Covid cases in FL and GA are the highest in the US right now. 1 BigmanPigman Jun 2022 Jun 2022 5 1095

Young caregivers 'exist in the shadows,' offer crucial help 1 Jilly_in_VA May 2022 May 2022 2 787

Coriolus (Turkey tail)? 2 question everything May 2022 May 2022 0 795

*Who Else Feels Like One of The Only People Still Actively Avoiding Covid? (Poll) DKos *Cases, Masks 33 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 30 2742

Dominant Coronavirus Mutant Contains Ghost of Pandemic Past 0 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 14 1377

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A drug for HIV appears to reverse a type of memory loss in mice 1 Cattledog May 2022 May 2022 10 1084

Covid Can Cause Ongoing Damage to Heart, Lungs and Kidneys, Study Finds: Long Covid 2 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 16 1192

Teacher, 28, Started Slurring Her Words in Class. She Learned She Was Having a Stroke 26 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 30 2680

Couch Potatoes at Higher Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Study: Reduce TV Watching 2 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 3 1430

Is the virus that causes monkeypox related to the ones that cause smallpox 5 question everything May 2022 May 2022 0 1001

Alzheimer's Researchers Probe New Treatment Paths 5 question everything May 2022 May 2022 5 1121

Does Turmeric's Reputation Translate Into Real Health Benefits? 8 appalachiablue May 2022 Sep 2022 10 2167

Monkeypox: Israel and Switzerland Confirm Cases, Explainer 1 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 7 1033

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 0 604

Colorado Woman Expected to Pay $1,337 for Surgery. She Was Billed $303,709 0 appalachiablue May 2022 May 2022 3 1110

C.D.C. Urges Adults 50 and Older to Get Second Booster Shot 2 Eugene May 2022 May 2022 5 871

Depression after surgery 4 NQAS May 2022 May 2022 5 900

Fenugreek spice tea for increased lactation 2 Tetrachloride May 2022 May 2022 1 799

Study identifies potential biomarker for SIDS, but a test for it is a long way off 1 Eugene May 2022 May 2022 1 797

Hong SamWon Korean Red Ginseng Drink Got a deal on 4 multigraincracker May 2022 May 2022 0 751

Here's another reason to donate blood: it reduces 'forever chemicals' in your body 5 muriel_volestrangler May 2022 May 2022 10 1298

Question. Is there any place on the web to find out if a doctor has been sued? TIA.nt 2 mitch96 May 2022 May 2022 0 932

Does anyone here regularly consume apple cider vinegar 13 cilla4progress May 2022 May 2022 7 1853

Hearing Aid Company to Pay $34 Million to Resolve Federal False Claims Act Allegation 3 TexasTowelie May 2022 May 2022 2 1165

Omicron as severe as other COVID variants -large U.S. study 0 Eugene May 2022 May 2022 12 1174

I got my 2nd Covid booster April 20 7 Marthe48 May 2022 May 2022 0 865

Virus found in pig heart used in human transplant 0 Eugene May 2022 May 2022 7 1087

US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance 0 Eugene May 2022 May 2022 2 916

Does Putting The Lid Down When Flushing The Toilet Really Make A Difference? 4 sl8 May 2022 May 2022 9 1687

This biotech startup thinks it can delay menopause by 15 years. 18 sl8 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 0 1424

I am so 5 Rebl2 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 11 1098

My insurance company will only pay for one month of my pain killer so in order 7 Maraya1969 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 1559

A federal court has ordered the Federal Bureau of Prisons to secure the first gender-affirming 0 elleng Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 920

There is a tool in the works to detect cancer in its EARLIEST stages from a simple blood draw 10 70sEraVet Apr 2022 May 2022 15 1731

There is a tool in the works to detect cancer in its EARLIEST stages from a simple blood draw 1 70sEraVet Apr 2022 Apr 2022 10 965

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COVID claims record lives in Shanghai, partial restrictions begins in Beijing 2 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 1145

Covid death toll rises in China as authorities warn of 'grim' situation 2 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 7 1193

Baby given 1% chance of survival gets lifesaving surgery 1 Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 Apr 2022 13 1154

What Happened to Paxlovid? 5 TexasTowelie Apr 2022 May 2022 8 1397

Discovery of Bacteria Linked to Prostate Cancer Hailed As Potential Breakthrough 3 appalachiablue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 14 1550

Moderna Says Its New 'Bivalent' Vaccine Shows Promise Against COVID Variants (But...) 0 appalachiablue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 10 1367

COVID is here to stay, St. Louis officials say. Here's their plan to keep you safe 0 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 2 1151

The Risk of Ignoring Signs of Retinal Damage 0 question everything Apr 2022 Apr 2022 9 1493

Europe on alert as UK investigates mysterious cases of severe hepatitis in young children 1 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 6 985

Covid China: Elderly deaths contradict Shanghai figures 4 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 5 1046

Switzerland approves its first protein-based Covid vaccine 2 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 992

Killer T Cell: The Cancer Assassin 1 sl8 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 6 1027

Rare, severe liver damage reported in kids in U.S. and Europe 14 Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 Apr 2022 34 4028

It's Not Over: COVID Cases On The Rise Again, US: 2 New Omicron Variants 6 appalachiablue Apr 2022 Apr 2022 6 1147

Still a lot unknown about contagious BA.2 variant, health officials still urge caution 1 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 3 956

Does this info seem at all legit? 7 Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 1580

Engineering armour for good gut bacteria against all-conquering antibiotics 0 Mosby Apr 2022 Apr 2022 1 946

Simple Zika virus mutation could evade immunity and spark new dangerous outbreak, scientists warn 1 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 2 913

Japan detects first case of XE strain of Omicron 2 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 9 1168

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