There are implications of the health crisis about which little is known yet. The spread of COVID has put the Italian national health system under serious stress and caused the postponement of less urgent hospital operations but has also led…
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Asia Pacific promotes health at reopened schools
Asia Pacific countries, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia, have resolved to turn schools, now reopening after COVID-19 restrictions, into “health-promoting schools.” Concerned that closure of schools owing to COVID-19 negatively impacted children and adolescents’ health, education,…
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On the trail of a medical mystery: Scientists zero in on elevated MRSA susceptibility after liver transplants
For decades, recipients of liver transplants have been inexplicably vulnerable to MRSA infection after their lifesaving surgeries, but the molecular mechanisms underlying that risk had remained stubbornly mystifying, at least until now. In the hunt for a culprit at the…
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A novel method to block HIV in mice
Researchers at City of Hope, a world-renowned research and treatment organization for cancer and diabetes, and Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University have developed a novel anti-HIV protein that suppressed HIV levels in the bone marrow, spleen and brain…
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What to eat before a run
On the surface, exercise can seem pretty straightforward. If you run, you simply choose a route, pull on your sneakers and go. But when it comes to choosing what to eat before a run, it’s easy to get distracted reading…
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You’ll Need More Than a Covid ‘Risk Calculator’ to Avoid Getting Covid
With vaccine and masking mandates constantly changing, how do you know just how risky the average social situation is when it comes to getting Covid-19? Enter Covid risk calculators, research-inspired tools meant to help the average person determine their Covid…
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Can a history of migraines lead to more severe hot flashes for postmenopausal women?
Migraines affect more women than men. Hormones appear to be a key reason why. Fluctuating hormone levels can also cause hot flashes. A new study links a history of migraines and hot flashes and highlights the fact that both could…
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A Top Trainer Shared a Simple Gym Hack to Help Grow Your Calf Muscles
Forget those tired jokes about skipping leg day; there are plenty of good arguments against neglecting your calf muscles in your workouts that go beyond the aesthetics. Training calves can help improve lower-body power and boost the body’s overall athletic…
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A fast and inexpensive way to test SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels in human patients
A team of researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed what they describe as a fast and inexpensive way to test for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in human patients. The results are published in the journal Science Advances. When a…
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Heart disease: ‘Common’ condition found in 40 percent of patients, warns new study
Heart disease: Doctor explains how to reduce risk 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….
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