With covid vaccines expected to remain scarce into early spring, Connecticut has scrapped its complicated plans to prioritize immunizations for people under 65 with certain…
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A Woman Got Hepatitis B From Her Nose Piercing—And Needed an Emergency Liver Transplant to Save Her Life
Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. And research shows that people who have body piercings have an…
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3 People in Moderna’s Vaccine Trial Experienced Side Effects Due to Facial Fillers
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which was given emergency use authorization in the US on December 18, may cause some side effects in people who have…
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What January's Cancer Horoscope Predictions Mean for You
Read what your sign's 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Cancer personality profile. Welcome to January and a shiny new year, Cancer….
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Gemini Horoscope 2021: What the Stars Predict for You This Year
Read your sign's monthly horoscope to see what the universe has in store for you, or check out the Gemini personality profile. Welcome to 2021,…
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The History of the Big, Bright American Smile
It happens every day and usually more than once: When a person wishes to signify greetings, gratitude, admiration, or otherwise good or chill vibes, they…
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Why I Didn’t Tell My Doctor I’m a Trans Man Before My Abortion
El Sanchez was crying as the nurse held their hand. "I'm sorry," the nurse said. "This is always really hard for women." But at that…
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Aesthetic Trauma: How Beauty Standards Are Passed Between Generations
I attend a biweekly memoir writing group, my “Woo Woo” meetup, which includes women from all backgrounds. At 32, I am the second-youngest member; the…
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People Swear These Moisturizing Melts Will Make Your Vagina Taste Better—But Are They Even Safe?
Here's the deal: Vaginal suppositories aren't anything new—they're typically solid medications that melt inside your body to treat infections, reduce dryness, and help with lubrication….
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I Tried 19 Medications and 5 Years of Therapy to Treat My Suicidal Thoughts Until I Finally Found Something That Helped
When I was 10 years old, my mother, who had never touched a cigarette, died of lung cancer. That was in 2008—the same year the…
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