Why have the COVID-19 vaccinations in Israel made the headlines?
Israel is a world leader in the race to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine. In this Special Feature, Medical News
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Many parents want to celebrate Thanksgiving with others despite risk
A new poll has found that parents are weighing up the potential risks and benefits of celebrating Thanksgiving with extended
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More air pollution leads to more plastic waste
A study links smoggy urban days to an increase in food deliveries and plastic waste. A new study from the
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Gunshot wounds needing surgery in US increase in frequency, severity
Between 2005 and 2016, there was an increase in both the number of surgical operations for gunshot wounds and the
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The effects of racism on health and mental health
Racism, or discrimination based on race or ethnicity, is a key contributing factor in the onset of disease. It is
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COVID-19 and face masks: 4 common myths
Many countries around the world recommend that people wear masks in public as part of their strategy to curb the
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Latinx people more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, US study finds
An analysis of COVID-19 testing in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area of the United States found that Latinx people were around
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Mouthwash may reduce spread of the new coronavirus
A recent scientific review speculates that mouthwash could inhibit the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. A new
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How better home hygiene could curb antibiotic resistance
Pharmacologists and infectious disease specialists say there is an urgent need to promote good hygiene in the home and in
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How does the COVID-19 pandemic affect older adults?
The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic are different for various socio-demographic groups, and Medical News Today has zoomed in on
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