Category: Life
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Think Your Child Might Have Asthma? Take These Steps
(Family Features) Does your child sometimes wheeze? Are they short of breath? If so, they may need to see a health care provider to determine if they have asthma. Asthma affects the airways, or tubes, that carry air in and out of the lungs. In people with asthma, inhaling an irritant causes the airways to…
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Durham-Based Nurse Practitioner Launches New IV Hydration Business
Anti-Anxiety and Recovery Drips being promoted in light of UNC vs. Duke in Final Four DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES Janze Taylor, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, and nursing doctoral student, launches her first business venture today with Embodi Hydration & Wellness at 3115 Academy Road, Suite B, Durham. Taylor opens her wellness center with a mission to empower Durham,…
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4 Ways to Save Money on Gas
NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 (Newswire.com) – iQuanti: If you drive daily, gas can become one of the biggest expenses in your budget. With rising gas prices at the pump, it may seem like this is just one utility you can’t save on. But there are ways to save money on gas that don’t involve buying…
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6 Popular Hotel Amenities for 2022
How travelers’ preferences changed over the years (Family Features) If you haven’t planned a trip in a while, you aren’t alone. Many Americans haven’t taken a proper vacation in almost three years. In that time, many travelers’ preferences have changed. “The pandemic impacted nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we search for our…
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Americans love football, but differ on whether kids should play
About 50% now think the sport is inappropriate for youth Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Football may be America’s most popular sport, but the nation is deeply divided about whether youth should play the tackle version of the game. In a new study, about 45% of Americans agreed that tackle football is appropriate for kids,…
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Simple Tips to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard
(Family Features) Throughout the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds. When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom and other migrating birds, like warblers, that’s nature’s way of letting you know it’s time to ready your yard for hummingbirds. It’s enchanting watching hummingbirds – named…
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New algorithm will improve bowel-cancer patient care
Newswise — An algorithm which can predict how long a patient might spend in hospital if they’re diagnosed with bowel cancer could save the NHS millions of pounds and help patients feel better prepared. Experts from the University of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have used artificial intelligence and data analytics to…
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3 Easy, Effective Ways to Boost Parents’ Confidence
(Family Features) As many parents can attest, raising healthy, happy, confident children is demanding, especially because their children’s well-being is impacted by almost every decision they make. Even the most confident person can have moments of doubt, and societal, economic and pandemic-related issues compound these challenges. In fact, 1 in 6 parents said “parenting during…
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FDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose of Two COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination series. This action will now make a second…