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Health Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug Shigellosis: Should You Really Worry? People who travel internationally can also get exposed to Shigella if they’re staying… SafeHomeDIYMarch 2, 2023
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Health What to Know About Interferon Lambda for Potential COVID-19 Treatment When the COVID-19 pandemic was first recognized in 2020, scientists rushed to… SafeHomeDIYFebruary 28, 2023
Health 3 Things to Do When You Get Sick With COVID…Again Unless you are one of the lucky few who has dodged COVID… SafeHomeDIYFebruary 14, 2023
Health Who Has Access to Paxlovid and Why Is It So Limited? Paxlovid, a treatment given to certain people who test positive for COVID-19, isn’t… SafeHomeDIYFebruary 9, 2023
Health Long COVID Is Keeping So Many Young People Out of Work All that is to say: Many COVID symptoms can impact a person’s… SafeHomeDIYFebruary 8, 2023
Health 3 Potential Consequences of Ending the COVID Public Health Emergency Status On May 11, the public health emergency (PHE) status for the COVID-19 pandemic… SafeHomeDIYFebruary 7, 2023
Health Do You Really Need to Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them? Research suggests that the biggest culprits are synthetic fabrics like polyester and… SafeHomeDIYFebruary 7, 2023
Health How to Have a ‘Sick Day’ When You Can’t Actually Call Off Work Dr. Van Groningen says that you can also alternate taking acetaminophen and… SafeHomeDIYFebruary 6, 2023
Health CDC Warns Against EzriCare Eye Drops Linked to 50 Infections in 11 States The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people to… SafeHomeDIYFebruary 1, 2023
Health 52,000+ Pounds of Charcuterie Meats Recalled Due to Listeria Risk If you’ve crafted a charcuterie board recently, you should check your refrigerator… SafeHomeDIYJanuary 31, 2023
Health The Health Risks of Sharing a Razor With Your Partner (or Anyone Else) Stop me if this sounds familiar: You’re in the shower and ready… SafeHomeDIYJanuary 30, 2023
Health The COVID Vaccine Strategy in the US Could Look Very Different Next Year Getting one annual shot could potentially be more palatable to pandemic-weary people, Dr.… SafeHomeDIYJanuary 27, 2023