Possible blood-clotting mechanism in COVID-19 found
Why so many COVID-19 patients get blood clots (thrombosis) remains uncertain. But scientists at Uppsala University and the University Hospital have now identified a mechanism they believe to be implicated. A particular protein triggers a part of our immune system…
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Identifying emerging diseases focus of new international collaboration
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are establishing a new international collaboration that aims to help scientists prepare for the next pandemic and, perhaps, provide insight into the current one. The School of Medicine is one…
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You've been cleaning your Keurig wrong this whole time
Whether you like it light and sweet, strong and bold, or pumpkin spiced, coffee is an integral part of all our lives. It not only helps us wake up in the morning, but it’s also a catalyst for bringing people…
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Katy Perry Poses in Nursing Bra, Postpartum Underwear 4 Days After Birth
All dressed up for her new role! Katy Perry struck a pose in her nursing bra and postpartum underwear on Sunday, August 30. Celebs Who Debuted Their Postpartum Bodies Days After Giving Birth “Hair n makeup by @exhaustion,” the Grammy…
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Cancer radiation can safely proceed during COVID-19 pandemic
(HealthDay)—Cancer patients who need radiation therapy shouldn’t let fear of COVID-19 delay their treatment, one hospital study suggests. Over six days in May, during the height of the pandemic in New Jersey, surfaces in the radiation oncology department at Robert…
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After’s Inanna Sarkis and More Pregnant Stars in Bathing Suits: Bump Pics
Bathing suit bumps! Lindsay Arnold, Hilaria Baldwin and more pregnant celebrities have been baring their budding bellies in swimsuits all summer long. The Dancing With the Stars pro and her husband, Sam Cusick, announced in May that they are expecting…
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Theo Paphitis health: ‘I was floored’ Star discusses illness that knocked him out
Theo Paphitis, 60, is best known for being one of the dragons in the popular business programme Dragons’ Den. He is also the former chairman of Millwall Football Club and according to The Sunday Times Rich List is worth a cool…
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Researchers reveal how THC may treat acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), when caused by a bacterial toxin known as Staphylococcal enterotoxin, can be completely prevented by treatment with Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. This exciting finding, recently published in the highly cited…
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The body-shaming Chadwick Boseman experienced is a reminder to think twice before commenting on a celebrity’s weight loss
Business Insider Actor Chadwick Boseman died last week of colon cancer, a diagnosis he kept secret from the public for four years. During his illness, Boseman was mocked online for his noticeable weight loss. Weight or weight changes are usually…
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Doctors offer practical advice on reaching peak performance during surgical training
Studies show that athletes and musicians achieve peak performance not only by constant practice but also by setting specific goals, engaging with strong mentors and cultivating the attributes of perseverance, stoicism and grit. Could incorporating these principles into the training…
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