COVID-19 was spreading in the US by December 2019, mounting evidence suggests
The novel coronavirus may have already arrived in the U.S. by late December 2019, adding to the evidence that the virus was already lurking here at least a month before the country’s first reported case, according to a new study….
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Candace Cameron Bure Says Her and Valeri Bure's PDA 'Grosses' Kids Out
Behind closed doors! Candace Cameron Bure keeps her three kids away from her and Valeri Bure’s PDA. From ‘Full House’ to Hallmark! Candace Cameron Bure Through the Years “I actually censor myself a lot more because I do understand that…
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New studies identify how tuberculosis processes destroy the lungs and how to protect them
Two new studies have cast unprecedented light on disease processes in tuberculosis, identifying key genetic changes that cause damage in the lungs and a drug treatment that could speed up recovery. Tuberculosis (TB) is a lung infection that has killed…
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Research provides insights into why COVID-19 patients develop severe blood clots
Scientists have identified how and why some Covid-19 patients can develop life-threatening clots, which could lead to targeted therapies that prevent this from happening. The work, led by researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, is published in…
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Naya Rivera's Dad George Explains How 'Strong' Grandson Josey Is Coping
Nearly one year after Naya Rivera’s death, her dad, George Rivera, is giving an update on how the late actress’ 5-year-old son, Josey, is coping. Silly Selfie! Ryan Dorsey’s Photos With His and Naya Rivera’s Son Josey “[Her sister], Nickayla…
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Common cold combats COVID-19
Exposure to the rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, can protect against infection by the virus which causes COVID-19, Yale researchers have found. In a new study, the researchers found that the common respiratory virus jump-starts the…
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ACC 2021 Highlights: Drugs and Alcohol
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Low-fiber, high-fat diets adversely impact the gut
Changes to the gut microbiome are known to affect metabolic health. Physiologists at Laval University in Canada have discovered that diets containing low fiber and high fat cause significant shifts in the composition of the gut microbiome—the collection of bacteria,…
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Delta variant could cause significant third wave in the U.K.
Imperial’s latest modeling suggests the Delta variant could lead to a significant third wave of hospitalisations and deaths. The Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team says that cases are growing rapidly and could lead to a wave of hospitalizations and deaths…
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COVID-19 lab-leak hypothesis: Plausible, but doesn’t imply purposeful genetic modification
At the conclusion of the G7 summit yesterday, leaders called for a fresh and transparent investigation to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic began. I welcome the renewed interest in the potential “lab-leak” origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19….
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