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Autoimmune Disease And COVID-19: Are You At High Risk?

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Coronavirus has caused a great deal of panic in many countries around the world. It stoked more fears when health experts said that those with existing health conditions are at high risk if they catch the infection. Recently, government and health officials released a list of those deemed to be particularly vulnerable if they get infected with COVID-19. The list included the elderly and people suffering from autoimmune diseases. Are you among them?

Persons With High Blood Pressure Advised To Be Vigilant Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

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High blood pressure or hypertension is oftentimes called the silent killer because you may not know that you have it until it is too late. Having high blood pressure consistently can put a person at risk of many life-threatening conditions. Today, health experts reveal that hypertension could increase the risk of dying from COVID-19.
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Human Trials Of Coronavirus Drug To Be Conducted By Scientists

Scientists are in a mad scramble to develop new treatments and testing methods in the battle against the killer COVID-19. Research teams have shown signs of progress, allowing the world to have a glimpse of the first signs of light in a darkened and troubled world.
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Hand Sanitizers: Do They Go Out Of Date?

As the confirmed cases of coronavirus infections continue to increase around the world with each passing day, people are being asked to go on self-isolation or observe social distancing. The government is also urging everyone to frequently wash their hands with soap and water, or if this is not possible, use hand sanitizers instead. The question is whether hand sanitizers have expiry dates?
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Latest Advisory From NHS Warn Coronavirus Victims Not To Take Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory drug used to alleviate pain brought about by certain conditions like muscle aches, headache, and dental pain. It is also used to help bring down a fever, a symptom that has been linked to coronavirus infection. A new advisory from the NHS, however, advises people against taking ibuprofen when infected with COVID-19.
Solar Storms Expected to Disrupt Earth for Next Decade

Solar Winds To Hit Earth This Week On First Day Of Spring

Earth is about to get hit by solar winds on the first day of spring according to a site that reports space weather forecasts. The effects of the approaching solar winds are expected to be prominent due to cracks currently forming on Earth’s magnetosphere.
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NASA Warns 3 Asteroids Currently Headed For Earth

NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has detected three asteroids that are expected to approach the planet tomorrow. According to the data collected by the agency, all three asteroids have Earth-intersecting orbits.
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Get To Know The Full List Of Coronavirus Underlying Conditions

The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has revealed the next steps in the government’s plan to prevent COVID-19 from further spreading. Along with the plan, Mr. Johnson disclosed the underlying health conditions that may adversely impact the health of those infected with the virus.
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Scientists Simulate Betelgeuse Star’s Powerful Supernova Event

A group of researchers simulated what would happen if the red supergiant star Betelgeuse dies and explode in a powerful supernova. The researchers carried out their study based on the notion that the massive star is already nearing the end of its life cycle.

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