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We have got some news, people! Adderall, the silver bullet in treating Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is in short supply and may remain so for the foreseeable future, says the higher-ups. Though shortages were first reported over the summer, and the news has been going around for quite some time
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As the COVID pandemic continues to surge, a new but fairly known villain is on the streets. Yes, you heard it right; RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases show an unusual summer uptick across the United States. RSV is a common infection that usually sets in from late December to mid-February
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The last few years have been difficult for all of us, particularly with the impact of COVID-19 and everything that comes with it, including vaccinations, isolation, working from home, thrown-off schedules, and the lack of social interaction. And one closely-related impact that keeps garnering media attention is the shifting focus
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Ebola virus- not an unfamiliar name, yet do we really know what we are dealing with? It is a rare and severe viral disorder (often fatal) that was first noted in 1976 in a village near the banks of the river Ebola from which it derives its name. For most
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In all the lands, wash your hands. The best maxim to live by is to put safety first. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, washing your hands the right way multiple times a day has become sort of a lifestyle. Also, it is important to have a handwashing ritual as we officially
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Foes invade the territories feeding the fire. While the territories have boundaries, castles, and mountains, they still fight. Similarly and bitterly, we are in a crisis of 3.5 million years old beasts looting, plundering, and seizing the human chassis. Is this for real? Damn straight! Infectious disease is the
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Among the several secrets you might have heard about leading a healthy life, maintaining a healthy body weight is definitely among the ones that top the list. Although weighing a certain way is not easy for everyone due to various factors that might influence their lives, never letting your weight
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An artist created iconic symbols that infected the present world with joy through his graffiti and emoticons. Smiley face was the first emoji he put out for the world to see, introducing the smile’s smiley creator- Harvey Ross Ball. This symbol was later the face behind World Smile Day,
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The first Monday of October gets the ball rolling for World Day of Bullying Prevention. The story goes that in 2007, a teenager started his first day of high school wearing a pink shirt for ‘luck.’ But then he ended up in front of a group of bullies who gave
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You have probably heard of it, maybe even dread it, or perhaps you have not given it much thought, but whatever your stance may be, it is time you are aware and vigilant of it. Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer and the commonest among
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International week of happiness at work is kept under lock and key from September 20th to 25th every year. This event is to give the employees a sense of quality happiness at the workplace. Having said that, this event also results in an optimistic effect on one’s mental health,
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Breathe in, breathe out! An essential part of our life, breathing pretty much equates to survival. Have you ever imagined how life would be if we could not breathe as smoothly as we do? Every moment would be stressful if you always needed a moment to catch your breath. Some
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Cancer at any age is deeply saddening. But for children who are yet to partake in the joys of life, to be sucked into the whirlpool of cancer can mean nothing less than heartbreak. Life-threatening disorders like cancer can have a physical, emotional, and financial toll on patients and their
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Pessimism hits all of us hard sometimes. Knowingly or unknowingly, we often let negativity take over our lives. It would be pretty hard to hash out our troubles with others though. A third person may not be able to relate to the thoughts and struggles populating your brain daily. To
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The World Confederation of Physical Therapy (World Physiotherapy, in short) proclaimed the eighth of September as World Physical Therapy Day in 1996, and this has been an annual event since. Harking back to the 1950s, the touch of care through physiotherapy has meant healthy mobile lives everywhere. This is a
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Every year’s September 13th, we celebrate national celiac disease awareness day. If you did not know this already, at least three million people are diagnosed with the condition, and the count keeps rising day after day. Why do we celebrate an illness, you may ask? It is a day