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Only 5% of Spain’s Population Has Antibodies to New Coronavirus

MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Only 5% of Spain’s population has developed antibodies to the new coronavirus, which experts say adds to proof that herd immunity to the virus is “unachievable.” Herd

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Follow These Guidelines and You’ll Live Longer

Latest Exercise & Fitness News MONDAY, July 6, 2020 Getting the recommended amount of exercise could cut your risk of early death, a new study indicates. U.S. government guidelines

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Keep Your Kids Safe in the Water. Here’s How

SUNDAY, July 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) Trips to the beach or a pool add to summer’s fun, but parents need to ensure that children are safe in and around the water. Masks and social distancing are

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COVID-19 Claims Life of Broadway Actor Nick Cordero, 41

MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Broadway musical theater actor Nick Cordero — who’d been hospitalized for three months after contracting the new coronavirus — died Sunday

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Multiple Surgeries for Cleft Lip, Palate Won’t Cause Major Psychological Damage

FRIDAY, July 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) Having multiple surgeries for cleft lip and palate doesn’t appear to have a major impact on children’s mental health, a new study shows. But there may

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Fight Against Coronavirus Threatens Progress Against Other Diseases

MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Decades of progress against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases worldwide are threatened by the diversion of resources on the coronavirus pandemic,

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With Pandemic-Related Stress, Abuse Against Kids Can Surge

MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) Stress from social distancing and isolation to stop the spread of COVID-19 can lead to increased family violence at home, Tulane University experts say. These changes

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COVID-19 Pandemic Brings New Concerns About Excessive Drinking

Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (American Heart Association News) Unwinding with a glass of wine or a “quarantini” might seem like

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Pandemic Means More Backyard Fireworks This Year — And More Danger

Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Serena McNiffHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) With communities across the United States canceling

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An HIV Drug You Only Take Twice a Year?

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) Scientists are reporting an early step toward an HIV drug that could potentially be taken only a couple

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