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COVID Can Harm the Infant Heart

THURSDAY, Dec. 3, 2020 – An infant diagnosed with COVID-19 showed signs of reversible heart injury and heart failure, according to a new case report. Researchers found the 2-month-old baby experienced heart issues similar to those seen in adults. The infant later recovered and was released with no heart medications. The report was published Dec. […]

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Chinchona bark is not a ‘cure’ for COVID-19 and it could seriously harm those who take it

Posts touting the curative effects of cinchona, or fever tree, bark have recently been circulating on social networks such as Instagram and Facebook. These posts promise a “natural” source of the prescription-only drug chloroquine. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are currently being researched as potential treatments for COVID-19. The public has paid increased attention to these drugs […]

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The dirt on dirt: Why being squeaky clean can harm your health

Pity Pope Francis. When video footage emerged last month of him repeatedly pulling his right hand away as worshipper after worshipper moved forward from a long queue to kiss his ring, conservatives blasted him for disrespecting church tradition. The Pope later explained he was simply trying to reduce the risk of his flock picking up […]

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Teeth whitening products can harm protein-rich tooth layer

Americans spend more than a billion dollars on teeth whitening products each year. Although these products can make smiles brighter, new research shows that they might also be causing tooth damage. In three new studies, researchers found that hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, can damage the protein-rich dentin tissue found beneath […]

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FYI: White Wine Could Be Doing More Harm Than You Think

Let’s be honest – we’re always happy to rave about wine’s slated health benefits but a little less inclined to have a closer look at the drawbacks of our favourite drop. And unfortunately, white wine has been found to have a few of them. A recent study, published in the Journal of the American Academy […]