clinical medicine
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Proven Ways to Treat a Sore Throat (and the Internet Myths That Don’t Actually Work)
A sore throat isn’t exactly the end of the world, but when you have that scratchy, hurts-to-swallow feeling, you’re surely looking for relief beyond an endless stream of cough drops. What other scientifically-backed, at-home methods can you use to soothe the pain?
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Should You Swab Your Throat for a Rapid COVID Test?
At-home rapid tests for COVID-19 instruct you to stir a cotton swab inside each nostril before sliding the swab into its little testing tube or card. But some people have posted pictures on social media comparing a negative at-home nasal swab with a positive at-home throat swab, and even some experts are saying that the…
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How to Prevent Eczema Flare-Ups This Winter
If you get the dry, itchy patches of skin known as eczema, you’ve probably noticed that they’re more likely to flare up as the weather gets cool. Here are some tips for preventing those flare-ups, and for managing when they do happen.
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Is It Imposter Syndrome, or Does Your Company Suck?
Imposter syndrome — that is, when a person doubts their abilities, in spite of their accomplishments — can create a considerable amount of anxiety, fear, and depression, and it can lead to burnout in the workplace. But sometimes, what might be perceived as “imposter syndrome” is actually the result of a toxic or biased work…