Virus surge breaking infection records across the US
Texas on Wednesday became the first state with more than 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, and California closed in on that mark as a surge of coronavirus infections engulfs the country. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said all restaurants,…
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Researchers pioneer more effective way to block malaria transmission in mosquitoes
Employing a strategy known as “population modification,” which involves using a CRISPR-Cas9 gene drive system to introduce genes preventing parasite transmission into mosquito chromosomes, University of California researchers have made a major advance in the use of genetic technologies to…
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Veterans Health Administration to 3D print medical devices
The Veterans Health Administration has entered into a contract with South Carolina-based 3D Systems to establish manufacturing facilities within their hospitals for the production of medical devices. 3D Systems announced in a press release this week that the partnership…
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Seaweed extract found to have promising effects in brain cancer treatment
A compound found in brown seaweeds could help to treat one of the most common and aggressive forms of malignant brain tumor. The compound’s promising effects were discovered by researchers in the EU-funded project GENIALG (GENetic diversity exploitation for Innovative…
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Pregnant Christina Perri Shares Maternity Photos to 'Celebrate' Body After Previous Miscarriage
Christina Perri is moving into the next chapter of her life with immense gratitude. As the "A Thousand Years" singer prepares to welcome her second child with husband Paul Costabile, she is sharing a trio of gorgeous maternity photos taken…
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UK becomes 5th country to exceed 50,000 coronavirus deaths
The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the fifth country in the world to record more than 50,000 coronavirus-related deaths, a level that one of the nation’s leading doctors says “should never have been reached.” Figures from the British government showed…
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Maren Morris Says She Won't 'Filter' Her Language in Songs Because of Her Young Son Hayes
Maren Morris is keeping it real when it comes to her songwriting style following the birth of her young son, Hayes Andrew. While speaking to E! News after she picked up numerous awards at the 2020 CMA Awards on Wednesday…
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Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19
Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so to prevent transmission of the virus. For some people with skin allergies, wearing a mask can cause further problems. A…
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Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Reflects on His AS Diagnosis and Chronic Pain
Not backing down. For years, Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds has been suffering from chronic pain due to ankylosing spondylitis — but he hasn’t let the condition break his stride. The Grammy-nominated musician looked back at his journey to discovering…
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Cognitive Disorders More Common in People Admitted for COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 — Alzheimer disease and dementia are risk factors for hospital admission due to COVID-19, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. Jingqi Zhou, Ph.D., from the University of Georgia in…
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