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Online Collective Brings Sex Education to Women in the Arab World 12/20/2021 07:00pm • In 2018, Egyptian researcher and activist Fatma Ibrahim decided that sex education could be the difference between life and death, and there was no time to wait for someone else to bring it to Egypt. Seeking to build a safe space for Arab women to talk about their health and sexual needs without fea See the 10 Most Innovative National Universities 12/20/2021 07:00pm • Academics ranked these schools as the most innovative.Higher education often seems slow to change, but some colleges are more willing to take risks and try new approaches. To recognize colleges on the cutting edge, U.S. News ranks the Most Innovative Schools based on the results of peer assessment s Autoimmune Skin Disease Treatments 12/20/2021 07:00pm • In autoimmune skin diseases, your body's immune system mistakenly attacks your own healthy cells. The overzealous immune response may show up as rashes, plaques, blisters, scaly patches or skin tightening. Some conditions go beyond skin-deep. They can affect the bones and joints and in some cases ca 4 Skills Every Premed Student Should Develop Before Medical School 12/20/2021 07:00pm • Medical school is a time of growth and professional development. It is also highly structured and regimented. Particularly in the clinical years and during residency, trainees are expected to follow predefined and often rigorous schedules. There is a lot to learn and a great amount of stamina needed 'Rapid increase' in demand for COVID testing 12/20/2021 01:37pm • If you need a COVID-19 test immediately, don't be surprised if you have to wait in longer lines or have a more difficult time finding a testing kit at a pharmacy. Demand is through the roof across the board for PCR testing, rapid tests and at-home kits. "We're seeing more and more folks wantin Best exercises to burn fat 12/20/2021 06:00am • Many Americans are carrying around a bit more fat than they should be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 73% of Americans have obesity or overweight, and this can increase risk for a vast number of health issues from diabetes and heart disease to cancer. So wh Is Shingles Contagious? 12/19/2021 07:00pm • Most people of a certain age can recall having had a bout of chickenpox as a kid. The illness, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, can spread like wildfire through elementary schools and causes an itchy rash and flu-like symptoms. Most kids who contract chickenpox don't have serious comp Stafford Co. police searching for $100 'Hamburglar' 12/19/2021 07:35am • Police in Stafford County, Virginia, announced that a fraud call revealed a hungry "Hamburglar" made five identical orders for seven Big Macs on someone else's credit card Friday. The department said they responded at 7:04 p.m. to the McDonald's on Garrisonville Road. The purchases totaled $107.9 Md. COVID-19 hospitalizations trigger 1st in series of changes to add bed capacity 12/17/2021 05:10pm • Maryland's hospitals are now reducing non-emergency surgeries that would require overnight stays. The move comes as the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland has more than doubled in the past month, surpassing the 1,200 mark. On Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced the plans to make Data Docs: What you need to do about the Log4j threat 12/17/2021 02:56pm • Q: What should I be doing about the Log4j vulnerability? A: In what is considered one of the most widespread and dangerous vulnerabilities to be discovered in a very long time, the Log4j problem is going to be a threat that will likely linger for a long time. The reason this discovery is consi How to Cope With Common Sex Problems 12/16/2021 07:00pm • Sexual function is important for good health. It promotes better mood and sleep, as well as a healthy heart and immune system. And it deserves the same priority as any essential body function. So don't be shy if sex isn't working the way you want it to. Talk to your doctor, who's there's to help you Best Foods for People With Diabetes 12/14/2021 07:00pm • First, aim for a well-balanced diet.Diet plays a pivotal role in controlling diabetes. But experts stress that when it comes to managing this chronic disease, it's not about fixating on a few foods but having a balanced plate. "There's really no specific food that I would say either to consume or re Keep pets safe from the cold 12/14/2021 04:01pm • This content is written by Dr. Katie Falk, Veterinarian, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. Winter is the favorite season of many of our beloved pets. Long gone are the days of endless panting, relentless humidity and dissatisfying quests for the lowest, coldest tile floors. 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