Novel face mask can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes
Engineers at MIT and Harvard University have designed a novel face mask that can diagnose the wearer with Covid-19 within about 90 minutes. The masks are embedded with tiny, disposable sensors that can be fitted into other face masks and…
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Arizona Med Student Allegedly Threatens to Bomb Campus
A 29-year-old medical student at Midwestern University, in Glendale, Arizona, was arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb the campus and for making death threats to other students, according to the Glendale Police Department. Mona Asadi, 29, was arrested June 16…
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Sunflower peptide as template for potential analgesic
A naturally occurring peptide in sunflower seeds was synthetically optimized and has now been identified as a potential drug for treating abdominal pain or inflammation (in the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal area and/or internal organs). That is the finding of an…
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Protection from Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may last for years, study finds
COVID vaccines and heart inflammation in young adults a ‘likely’ link: CDC panel Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat argues the condition is extremely rare and says vaccine benefits outweigh any potential side effects. A recent study suggests protection…
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What have been the main drivers of COVID-19's rapid spread in Brazil?
Since the early phases of the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), national and regional lockdowns have been instrumental in controlling the spread of the virus in many parts of the…
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Link between obesity and COVID-19 may not be what it seems
Obesity is frequently cited as a risk factor for severe COVID-19, but the role of weight bias and discrimination in that risk demands further investigation, according to Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an associate professor of family medicine at the University of…
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Smart Bed May Detect, Track COVID-19 Symptoms
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Smart-bed technology may help predict and track symptoms of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections, new research suggests. Real-world biometric data obtained from a consumer smart-bed platform…
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What July's Aries Horoscope Predictions Mean for You
Read what your sign's 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Aries personality profile. Welcome to July, Aries! Last month, Jupiter retrograde revealed secrets, including your own. If you were dragging out a relationship that didn't really interest…
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Sleep a Biological Necessity, Essential for Health, AASM Says
Sleep is a “biological necessity” that is “essential to health” ― and inadequate sleep and untreated sleep disorders are detrimental for health, well-being, and public safety, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) says in new position statement. Dr Kannan…
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Previous infection with COVID-19 does not affect the chance of success in IVF
Only now, more than a year after COVID-19 infection rates first hit peak levels and in the knowledge that receptors for SARS-CoV-2 are present in the ovary, are we able to assess the effect of the virus on reproductive function….
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