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The True Story of the Blue People of Kentucky
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The Fugates and the Combses lost the genetic lottery, as both shared a rare trait that made their skin blue. What happened to the blue people of Kentucky?
Self-navigating Cane Could Better Lives for Visually Impaired
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Stanford researchers have developed a new cane, incorporating sensing and wayfinding approaches from robotics and self-driving vehicles. Could this new white cane reshape life for the visually impaired?
Trypanophobia: When the Fear of Needles Has You Stuck
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Most people don't like getting shots, but they can do it without much hesitation. But what if you have a debilitating fear of needles? How do you get critical medical care like the COVID-19 vaccine?
1 in 3 Who Had COVID-19 Have Long COVID Symptoms, Says Oxford Study
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Who gets long COVID and why still remains a mystery, but several new studies are showing it's much more widespread than we initially thought. So what is long COVID and how can it be treated?
Honey Can Help If Your Child Swallows a Button Battery
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If your child swallows a button battery, you need to take them to hospital immediately. But on the way, grab your honey bear. Here's why.
Prehab Could Make Your Recovery From Surgery a Bit Easier
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Recovering from any surgery is never as easy as you hope. But putting in some time to get fit before it could make healing a lot easier. Here's how.
7,000 Steps Is the New 10,000 Steps
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If you're always falling short of that arbitrary 10,000-step daily goal, we have good news. Your health can benefit just as much if you hit fewer steps, too.
Is Your Hospital Diverting Ambulances Because of COVID-19?
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In the latest COVID-19 surge, many hospitals across the country are on diversion, meaning they're asking ambulances to take patients elsewhere. Here's how that could affect you.
A Simple Salt Swap Could Save Thousands of Lives, Maybe Yours
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A landmark study showed that switching from salt to a salt substitute could lower the risk of strokes, heart disease and premature death.
20 Amazingly Practical Uses for Petroleum Jelly
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The recipe for petroleum jelly hasn't really changed in more than 150 years. This wonder product can do lots more than just soothe chapped lips and skin.