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Smile and keep emphatically blinking until they go away.

(Photo by Bridget BENNETT / AFP) The Sick New World festival is back for another exciting year, with an impressive lineup for 2025. In addition to the main acts, fans can expect performances from ...

Dr Ben Ewald revealed a common kitchen appliance can cause health issues Read more: Why you should never go to the toilet 'just in case' A doctor has warned against people using a common household ...

Americans are taking a lot more sick days — and Gen Z is leading the charge. Read in app The kids are calling in sick to work. Not actual kids, who (hopefully) are not working, but Gen Zers.

Calling in sick can be a nerve-racking experience for some employees. Workers should call in when they are potentially contagious or too sick to perform their work duties effectively. Depending on ...

The sick person answers "Amen." All who wish to do so receive Communion in the usual way. After a time of silence, the minister says the following or another prayer: ...

Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. With Sick New World revealing its lineup for 2025, the Las Vegas festival may have also just teased some major tours and album ...