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COVID-Headache May Last Longer Than The Virus

COVID-Headache May Last Longer Than The Virus

One of the first signs of infection with COVID-19 is a headache, but now this is also being recognized as one of the symptoms that can linger long after a person has successfully fought off the virus in a small subset of people.  The persistent headaches can take on several forms, but they are typical …

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By 2030 Half Of American Adults Will Be Obese

Obesity: A Growing Public Health Crisis In America

America is being slathered in a tidal wave of bad choices leading to fat accumulation, obesity and all of the ailments that come along with it. Obesity is an epidemic that unfortunately appears to be the inevitable future for America unless changes are made according to recent statistics. Research and recent predictions are that by …

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Possible New Treatment For Dry Eye Disease

Possible New Treatment For Dry Eye Disease

An enzyme based formulation to treat severe dry eye disease is showing promising results for improving signs of disease and discomfort in patients with severe dry eye disease, as published in Translational Vision Science and Technology. The randomized placebo controlled phase I/II clinical trial compares eye drops containing a biosynthetic form of the enzyme DNase …

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