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The CDC released data on Friday from a survey commissioned to understand why more people have been calling poison control centers during the coronavirus pandemic. What they found: Roughly 200 adults who responded to the survey in May said they intentionally inhaled disinfectants, washed food with bleach, or applied household cleaning products to bare skin…

Alcohol will be sold again from 1 June - here is all you need to knowThis week in King William's Town, a 52-year-old wife and 63-year-old husband died on Monday and Tuesday respectively. The husband's brother died on Wednesday, while a fourth man later died at home on the same day, said Kupelo.They were all…

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By Alice Klein We’re finding clues that could explain the health effects of coffeeDescription:Albert Shakirov / Alamy Drinking coffee may change how some of our genes are expressed, which could help explain its numerous health benefits. Studies suggest that people who drink coffee are less likely to get certain illnesses, such as heart disease, but we…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.It turns out, booze might not be a miracle cure.While the current coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdowns may leave some people looking for an excuse to drink, curing the virus or preventing infection probably should not be one of…