New evidence suggests that U.S. One of the most widely used medications in the world – and the most widely used analgesic in the world – can do much more than just relieve your headaches, new evidence suggests. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and widely sold under brand names Tylenol …
Read More »Do you miss the Fyre festival? You can buy the US government t-shirt – NBC New York
If you missed the infamous international fiasco that was the Fyre Festival in 2017, now is your chance to grab commemorative loot, from the US government. The U.S. Marshals Service is auctioning off festival merchandise seized from founder Billy McFarland in an effort to return his victims. The 126 items …
Read More »This promising new COVID-19 treatment could reduce patient deaths
Aerosol-based treatment could dramatically reduce the number of new coronavirus patients dying from the disease or requiring intensive care, according to preliminary results published Monday by a British biotech firm. In a randomized trial of 100 hospitalized patients with COVID-19, those who received an inhaled formula of the protein interferon …
Read More »Your blood type may affect the risk of COVID-19, but it is not any type of protection, experts say.
A handful of initial studies have found that people with O blood type may have a slight advantage during this pandemic. Research published over the weekend found that patients with type O were less likely to test positive for COVID-19 than patients with type A, B, or AB blood. An …
Read More »More risky, less risky activities for COVID capture
With COVID-19 cases re-emerging in some areas, many people are reconsidering their external activities. So when you’re heading to the July outings and vacations, experts say you should know the riskiest things you can do. You’ve probably seen the photos of crowded beaches and crowded bars. But only one of …
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