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In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader with a question about using ivermectin to treat scabies.

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One of the most important characters of MAFS UK 2024 hasn’t been one of the brides of grooms, but Kieran’s cold sore. How long do cold sores actually last? Why has the cold sore stopped him ...

Cold wallets are the safest way to store cryptocurrencies, with private keys encrypted onto a physical device. Cold wallets are never connected to the internet, meaning online hacks can be avoided.

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Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the cause of the common cold sore, can spread into the central nervous system and preferences for certain parts of the brain. Study results published today in the ...

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