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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Blood Type Could Impact Odds for Severe COVID-19

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A person's genes and blood type may help determine their odds for a nastier form of COVID-19, should they get infected with the new coronavirus, a new genetics study finds.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200618/blood-type-could-impact-odds-for-severe-covid-19?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Texas a COVID Hotspot as State Reopens

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Texas, one of the first states to ease social distancing rules, has become a new COVID hotspot as officials deal with rising cases.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200617/texas-a-covid-hotspot-as-state-reopens?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Masks and Summer Heat: Expert Tips

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COVID-19 continues to spread even in the humid heat of summer, so it's important to keep wearing masks and maintaining social distancing to prevent transmission.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200617/masks-and-summer-heat-expert-tips?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Antibodies Tested as Possible COVID Treatment

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Scientists are testing antiviral antibodies that aim to block the virus from infecting our cells, a treatment that could be ready before a vaccine.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200617/antibodies-tested-as-possible-treatment-for-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New Blood Test May Improve Liver Cancer Screening

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The test checks people for previous exposure to certain viruses that may interact with the immune system and increase the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to their new study.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20200616/new-blood-test-may-improve-liver-cancer-screening?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

When the Fight Against COVID-19 Is at Home

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If a loved one is dealing with COVID-19 at home, there are several steps you can take to aid in their recovery.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200617/when-the-fight-against-covid-19-is-at-home?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Pandemic 'Silver Lining:' Better Sleep for Some

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The COVID-19 pandemic may be stressing out most people, but it has had a surprising upside for college students: They're sleeping better.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200617/pandemic-silver-lining-better-sleep-for-some?src=RSS_PUBLIC