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SALT LAKE CITY — When the new coronavirus began ravaging the world, most people had no idea just how much damage a viral outbreak could do to the world’s health, wealth and social fabric. But a 2004 book by John M. Barry titled “The Great Influenza” chronicles how the 1918-19 influenza outbreak became the deadliest…

Share on PinterestEating habits, constipation, stress, and other medical conditions may lead to bloating, nausea, and tiredness.When are a bloated stomach and feeling sick symptoms of overeating, and when are they a sign of an underlying health condition? That was the question that Medical News Today answered in the most popular new article over the…

Health 5 August 2020 By Luke Taylor Coronavirus in Bolivia and other South American countries is a cause for concernMarcelo Perez del Carpio/Bloombe While Europe is preparing hurriedly for a possible second wave of covid-19 infections, South America is yet to see the end of the first. Four months since governments began national lockdowns in…

Share on PinterestDeforestation increases points of contact between humans and animals that may carry zoonotic diseases.A new policy brief published in the journal Science has found that preventive measures that would significantly reduce the risk of a pandemic would cost roughly 500 times less than responding to a pandemic.The research makes clear that a worldwide…

Learn more here.2. What can people do to lower diastolic blood pressure?Share on PinterestMaking certain lifestyle changes, such as getting more exercise, can help a person manage their blood pressure.Our second most read article over the past week looked at some steps people can take to lower their blood pressure.In this article, we offer 17…