The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to reevaluate a lot about our hygiene habits ― including how we dry our hands in public. Experts we spoke to recently said drying your hands is almost as important as washing them, and the method you use has an impact. Are paper towels […]
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Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, eating the meat of wild animals has been getting a bad press. Last month, more than 300 conservation groups signed an open letter asking the World Health Organization (WHO) to take measures to prevent new diseases emerging from wild animals. This included banning […]
The World Health Organization has recommended that patients delay routine oral care due to COVID-19. As a dental specialist at Associated Dental Specialists and professor at Northwestern University, I strongly disagree, and I want to tell you why. First, oral care is essential. Poor oral health can lead to systemic […]
UNLV is closing its curbside COVID-19 testing site because of intense summertime heat and because the Nevada National Guard will no longer be deployed to assist with the operation. The last patients were tested Friday morning, said Dr. Michael Gardner, vice dean of clinical affairs for the UNLV School of […]
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Photo credit: kieferpix – Getty Images From Prevention For some people with depression or anxiety, treatment with antidepressants can be a literal lifesaver. But others, depending on any number of reasons—like insurance coverage, unpleasant side effects, or personal preference—may decide to stop taking the drugs. Teri Biebel, 48, decided to […]