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The COVID-19 Virus Can Remain Undetected in Lungs for 18 Months: Study

The study indicates that the virus can live in the lungs for up to 18 months after infection in what scientists call ‘viral reservoirs.’

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Police Warn Christmas Shoppers About Widespread Gift Card Scam

Officials across the United States have warned about a new gift card scam known as “card draining.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Border Patrol Agents Blame Policy Reversals for Historic Surge in Illegal Crossings

Allowing foreigners to enter the US and be quickly released into the country is encouraging record numbers of illegal immigrants, officials contend.

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8 Texas Chemical Plant Workers Treated for Toxic Gas Exposure

Eight people were taken to a hospital for treatment on Monday after a toxic gas leak at Altivia Chemicals’ plant in La Porte, Texas, local officials said. An update on their condition was not immediately available. The city canceled a shelter-in-place order in the afternoon that had affected several nearby industrial plants, officials said. The […]

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New Treatments Extend Lives of Advanced Bladder Cancer Patients

Patients who received a combination of immunotherapy drugs lived longer than those who received standard chemotherapy treatment.

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Doctors Could Face Criminal Charges for Online Euthanasia Consultations

The judge ruled that euthanasia was the same a suicide under the natural meaning of the law.

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US Navy Warship Shoots Down ‘Iranian-Made’ Drone Launched from Yemen: Pentagon

There were no injuries to U.S. personnel and no damage to U.S. vessels reported following the incident.

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New York Drivers Could Face License Suspensions Over Vision Tests

ALBANY, N.Y.—New York drivers who renewed their licenses during part of the coronavirus pandemic face license suspensions on Friday if they don’t submit vision tests, the state Department of Motor Vehicles warned.

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Thick Fog Likely Caused a Roughly 30-vehicle Collision on an Idaho Interstate, Police Say

POCATELLO, Idaho—A thick layer of fog is believed to have caused a roughly 30-vehicle collision on an Idaho interstate, state police said.

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Addressing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The Potential of Korean Herbal Medicine in Cleansing the Lung

In traditional Chinese and Korean medicine natural substances are considered to be like food—they harness the power of the immune system.

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‘Dirty Jobs’ Host Mike Rowe: It’s Time to Rethink Society’s Definition of a ‘Good Job’

The “Dirty Jobs” host says society must rethink its perceptions of higher education and skilled trades to address the current labor shortage.

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What Body Temperature Really Says About Your Health

Have we gotten it wrong for all these years? The notion of a single “normal” number appears to be a myth.

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COVID Accelerates ‘Zombie’ Cells in Brain, Study Says

Australian researchers have found that COVID-19 is contributing to the premature ageing of the brain.

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US Mortgage Interest Rates Fall to 2-Month Low

The average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan fell last week to its lowest level in two months as Treasury market yields, which act as a benchmark for mortgage rates, continued to move lower on the back of cooling inflation and a softening economy. The average contract rate on a 30-year fixed-rate […]

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Rewiring Depression: 80-85 Percent of Depressives Improve Significantly on Adv. Nutrient Therapy | Feat. Dr. William J. Walsh

Dr. William J. Walsh, on Vital Signs with Brendon Fallon, reveals how targeted nutrient therapy can effectively treat depression by addressing specific neurotra

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Amazon Launches Free AI Courses for Millions Amid Growing Demand for AI-Savvy Workforce

Amazon plans to train and educate millions of people across the globe on artificial intelligence (AI) for free, the company announced on Nov. 20. The tech giant plans to offer the free training amid what it says is a growing need for an AI-savvy workforce, according to a press release. The company cited a recent study […]