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Read the original article on Best Life.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Most illnesses that manifest on the skin have distinct rashes, but COVID-related rashes can take on many different appearances. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), COVID rashes can manifest as “a patchy rash, itchy bumps, blisters that look like chickenpox, round, pinpoint spots on the skin, a large patch with several smaller ones, a lace-like pattern on the skin, or lat spots and raised bumps that join together....

RELATED: Never Use This One Card to Pay for Holiday Gifts, FBI Says. Around 21 percent of consumers reported that they have given or received a gift card with no money on it, according to the October AARP survey. “While this could be the result of a cashier error, it could also reflect the ease at which gift cards on store racks can be manipulated,” AARP said in its report....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Secrets for Growing Out Gray Hair, According to Stylists. Most hair stylists we surveyed noted baby lights as one of the easiest ways to blend grays. “Lighter-colored highlights will help break up the contrast between the light and dark hair because the highlight color is closer to the lighter gray hair color,” says Gregory Patterson, celebrity hairstylist and color and styling expert for Sally Beauty. “This way, the highlight almost serves as a mid-tone bridge between the darker base and the bright gray....

According to data out of the Gem State, all metrics of the disease are beginning to look dire. “Their case numbers are up 1,366 percent since June 15,” Jha tweeted. But those aren’t the only figures to skyrocket in Idaho in the past month: The state’s positive test rate, which was 3.4 percent just over 30 days ago, is now five times higher, jumping to 18.3 percent; hospitalizations are up 780 percent since June 15 (from 24 to 188); and the death rate has quadrupled from one death every other day to 2....

If you find yourself having trouble swallowing when trying to eat or drink, you could be facing a thyroid problem. Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia, may make it hard for food or fluid to go down, says David Beatty, MRCGP, a general practitioner with more than 30 years of experience. “If someone is having difficulty swallowing, they may find food or fluid is slow to go down, they may get regurgitation into the mouth, or they may get partial reflux with cough and choking if food or fluid begins to ‘go down the wrong way,’” Beatty explains....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Pick Up the Phone and Hear This, Hang Up, FBI Says in New Warning. You might have experienced a momentary lull in phone scams when the COVID pandemic first started, but sadly, the situation has gotten worse since then. “We saw the first major drop in robocalls [in 2020] because call centers were closed, but now robocalls are exploding,” Alex Quilici, CEO of robocall-block software developer YouMail, told AARP in May 2022....

RELATED: If You Take This Medication, Stop Now, FDA Says. On Aug. 11, the FDA announced that Houston, Texas-based eBay seller jongu 4308 had voluntarily recalled its Max Health Hydro Pineapple Burn supplements. The supplements, which were marketed as weight loss aids, were sold on eBay between May 29, 2021 and July 27, 2021.The recalled supplements were packaged in a box containing 20 sachets.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb For the latest recall news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter!...

On April 28, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of three lots of Ulta Beauty Collection Fresh Lemon Scented Hand Sanitizer in 3.4-oz. size. The recalled hand sanitizers, which were produced by Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc., were sold at Ulta Beauty locations in California, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Texas. The affected hand sanitizers can be identified by UPC number 717897092017 and lot numbers 20357A, 20358B, and 20363C....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Answer the Phone and Hear This, Hang Up and Call the Police. Billions are lost to phone scams every year. Phone scams are often successful because criminals know how to incite fear and tug on your heartstrings. In 2021 alone, nearly 60 million Americans lost a total of $29.8 billion to phone scams, CNBC reported, citing a report from Truecaller. Fraudsters have different tactics to trick you, including capitalizing on natural disasters....

A recent survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Essentia Water found that people tend to reach for OTC medication to treat symptoms that are commonly associated with dehydration rather than drink a glass of water. According to the survey, 63 percent of people tend to take a pain reliever when they experience discomfort. And that’s all many of them are doing for headaches—43 percent of people said they reach for an OTC medication, while only 16 percent said they have a glass of water....

A study published Jan. 12 in BMJ Open Respiratory Research found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for severe COVID. OSA is one of the most common forms of sleep apnea, affecting nearly 25 million Americans, according to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The study’s researchers observed data from 445 COVID patients. Out of these patients, 38 had been previously diagnosed with OSA. In the end, 91 coronavirus patients in this study were diagnosed with severe COVID, which meant they had to be hospitalized....

On April 7, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 6,850 Epicure Glass Prep Bowls sold in the U.S. and Canada due to concerns over the integrity of the glass they’re made from. As of the recall date, Epicure had received 41 reports of the bowls breaking or shattering, resulting in one person cutting their finger. The bowls, which were sold in sets of four by Epicure consultants between May 2020 and September 2020, can be identified by the name Epicure and product code 1004242 on the box....

RELATED: This Is the Worst Place to Sit on a Plane, Flight Experts Say. Apart from letting you know when you’ve reached cruising altitude or calling out points of interest below, pilots generally keep passengers up to date on their flight in order to explain any changes in arrival time. However, in the rare case something goes wrong with the plane, they’ve also adopted euphemisms and manners of speaking that won’t cause panic in the cabin....

RELATED: If You Notice This in Your Mouth, It Could Be the Sign of a Heart Attack. According to the World Health Association (WHO), high-level exposure to fluoride—an ionized form of fluorine, a naturally-occurring element, which is commonly added to municipal tap water—can lead to immediate side effects including seizures, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. However, what’s going on in your mouth may tip you off to a problem before a more dire outcome occurs....

All people’s bodies are different, which is exactly why Schafer says you need to establish a baseline for this particular test to work, just as you would during a polygraph lie detector test. Start by observing their characteristics under normal circumstances to help establish what the truth looks like, versus a deception. Drawing on a series of studies, Schafer explains that when people are lying, their pupils will frequently dilate because “lying causes an increase in cognitive demand” and “pupil dilation normally indicates an increase in cognitive demand....

RELATED: You Could First Develop These 2 COVID Symptoms a Year Later, New Study Says. A new September study published in the American Journal Otolaryngology has found that a loss of smell or taste is harder for adults over the age of 40 to regain after having COVID. The researchers talked to nearly 800 respondents who had tested positive for the virus and were part of an ongoing COVID-19 smell and taste loss survey that recorded symptoms 14 days, one month, three months, and six months after enrollment....

RELATED: This Is the Most Dangerous Place to Be on a Cruise, Experts Say. Consider Silversea the sexy and elegant older sibling to your traditional mega cruise. The company offers all-inclusive luxury accommodations, which encompass gourmet dining and alcoholic beverages. “The atmosphere is perfect for socializing, dining, and dancing,” says David Adler, founder and CEO of The Travel Secret. He notes that guests over 60 will particularly enjoy the stylish accommodations and personal butler service (there’s a staff-to-guest ratio of nearly one-to-one....

RELATED: If You Bought This at Aldi, Throw It Away Now, USDA Says. On Aug. 24, the FDA announced that Jimbo’s Kitchen, doing business as New England Cupboard, had recalled its Jimbo’s Bloody Mary Mix. The affected cocktail mix, which was manufactured between Aug. 23, 2019 and Aug. 23, 2021, comes in a 4"x6" resealable plastic pouch labeled “Jimbo’s Bloody Mary Mix” and is printed with UPC number 7 87562 00099 9....

RELATED: This Supplement Can Cause Cardiac Arrest If You Take Too Much, Doctors Say. A team of researchers at the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute in Salt Lake City analyzed 987 patients in their database who underwent their first angiographic study between 1994 and 2012. Blood samples from the patients allowed the scientists to monitor levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), both of which are often found in omega-3 supplements....

RELATED: Dr. Fauci Says You Need a Booster ASAP If You Got This Vaccine. If you have had COVID and are fully vaccinated, you may not need to be first in line for a booster shot. Roberto Colon, MD, the chief medical officer at Miami Valley Hospital, told Ohio ABC/Fox-affiliate WKEF that experts aren’t yet sure how beneficial getting an additional dose would be to someone who has already been infected with the virus....