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Should You Use UV Light to Fight COVID at Home? Ultraviolet technology has been used for years to zap viruses and bacteria, and there's new interest in using it in offices, schools, and restaurants to reduce coronavirus transmission. You also can buy UV products for home use. But are they effective? Read More   Fever: What You Should Know Fever is the most common symptom reported by people who test positive for COVID-19. Find out what causes a fever and when treatment may be necessary. Read More   How Long Before COVID Symptoms Appear? The average time before COVID-19 symptoms appear is 5 days after infection. But for some people, it could take much longer. Read More   Try Our COVID-19 Symptom Checker See if you may have been infected with the new coronavirus, and get possible next steps. Get Started   The Physical Toll of Grief Grief is more than just sadness. It can also take a physical toll on your body, including a condition known as "broken heart syndrome." Watch Video   Obesity Increases Odds for COVID Lung Clots Obese patients with COVID-19 may have nearly three times the risk of developing a deadly blood clot in the lungs, a new study finds. Read More   Ways to Combat Cabin Fever One idea is to practice gratitude. Every time you wash your hands, think of three things you're grateful for. Watch Video   In the News Pandemic Has Cut Global Carbon Emissions Asthma Increases Need for Ventilator in Young COVID Patients Summer Camp Groups Release COVID Guidance Healthy at Home A Fitness Expert Demonstrates 5 Exercises You Can Do at Home How to Stop Emotional Eating Natural Sleep Aids and Supplements

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