#Over the counter drugs could dim COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness

#Over the counter drugs could dim COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness

“#Over the counter drugs could dim COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness” Experts are warning that over-the-counter pain relievers such as Aspirin, Tylenol or ibuprofen could dull the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines. As the US continues to roll out vaccines from both Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna to the general public, recipients have reported minor side-effects like temporary pain that…

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#Skipping dinner could cause weight gain, study suggests

#Skipping dinner could cause weight gain, study suggests

“#Skipping dinner could cause weight gain, study suggests” Avoiding your nighttime meal could potentially mean extra pounds in the long run, a new study published in the peer-reviewed Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute suggests. Multiple researchers at Osaka University observed health records from 17,573 male and 8,860 female students (age 18 and older) over the course…

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#Hawaii is a ‘fast food capital,’ new study says

#Hawaii is a ‘fast food capital,’ new study says

“#Hawaii is a ‘fast food capital,’ new study says” If you’re in need of an easy and convenient quick bite, Hawaii might be the state for you. The Aloha State is said to have the highest concentration of fast food restaurants in relation to its population, according to data compiled by NiceRx.com – a prescription assistance platform and resource. Hawaii reportedly has…

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#UK COVID-19 variant identified in Utah for first time

#UK COVID-19 variant identified in Utah for first time

“#UK COVID-19 variant identified in Utah for first time” A more contagious strain of the novel coronavirus has been identified in Utah, marking the first time the variant — which was initially discovered in the United Kingdom late last year and is known as B.1.1.7 — has been found in the state.  Officials with the Utah Department…

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#‘Almost complete’ ancient shark fossil sheds new light on Earth’s past

#‘Almost complete’ ancient shark fossil sheds new light on Earth’s past

“#‘Almost complete’ ancient shark fossil sheds new light on Earth’s past” Experts have discovered an “almost-complete” fossil of a 150-million-year-old shark in Germany, giving them a nearly unprecedented look into Earth’s distant past. The study, published in the scientific journal Papers in Palaeontology, describes a fossilized Asteracanthus, which lived between 361 million years and 66 million years ago. The fossil was…

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#Workaholics at a greater risk of depression, study finds

#Workaholics at a greater risk of depression, study finds

“#Workaholics at a greater risk of depression, study finds” If you are a workaholic, depression or a lack of sleep could be in the offing, according to a new study.  The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health reports that workaholics — described as people with “a compulsion or an uncontrollable need to work incessantly” — are…

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#Neanderthals and humans had cave sex — but did they kiss?

#Neanderthals and humans had cave sex — but did they kiss?

“#Neanderthals and humans had cave sex — but did they kiss?” Did they use a cro magnum? It is well-known that early humans hooked up with Neanderthals. However, this week researchers revealed the delicious details of these interspecies sex sessions, which reportedly included kissing, philandering and even transmitting STDs. Prehistoric smooching “When you kiss someone,…

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#Hospitalized coronavirus patients still suffer symptoms 6 months post-infection: study

#Hospitalized coronavirus patients still suffer symptoms 6 months post-infection: study

“#Hospitalized coronavirus patients still suffer symptoms 6 months post-infection: study” A study published over the weekend has furthered existing evidence that so-called “long-COVID” is very much a reality for many who have contracted the novel coronavirus, with researchers finding in what is said to be the largest cohort study on the topic to date that for…

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