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Waking up the day after a heavy night of drinking is never fun. Looking in the mirror the morning after – both literally and metaphorically – can be a confronting experience, to say the least. Excessive drinking can leave your…

Microplastics—tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in length –– are everywhere, from bottled water to food to air. According to recent estimates, people consume tens of thousands of these particles each year, with unknown health consequences. Now, researchers…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. One thing we fantasize about after we see that first flurry is that the eggnog will undoubtedly be in…

New results from a long-term epidemiologic study reveal that one of the oldest racially based diagnostic formulas in medicine is no better than a race-neutral equation, which suggests the formula used to diagnose lung disease should be changed. The study,…

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, a team of researchers evaluated primary responses in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-naïve vaccinees, as well as secondary responses in the SARS-CoV-2-infected vaccinees and observed a clear set…

A new study from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found children's books may perpetuate gender stereotypes. Such information in early education books could play an integral role in solidifying gendered perceptions in young children. The results…

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization to Merck’s antiviral drug to treat adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at…

The study covered in this summary was published in medRxiv.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways Enrollment in a personalized, home-based multidisciplinary heart failure (HF) outreach program was associated with a significant reduction in…

High blood pressure: NHS doctor explains causes We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You…

People wear protective masks as they walk down Via del Corso, Rome’s main shopping street, as the city makes masks mandatory outdoors in busy areas amid a rise in coronavirus cases, ahead of Christmas, in Rome, Italy, December 4, 2021….