A new review has found that probiotics, or a combination of prebiotics and probiotics, may help reduce the symptoms of depression. A new review of the current research on the effects of prebiotics and probiotics on depression and anxiety symptoms…
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New, more infectious SARS-CoV-2 variant does not cause worse symptoms
Research shows that a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, which is now the dominant form of the virus, is more infectious in cell cultures. However, clinical data suggest that the variant does not cause more severe illness. All viruses mutate, and…
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Do gut bacteria contribute to ethnic health disparities?
The bacteria living in our guts play a major role in health, and some studies have found an association between ethnicity and the makeup of these microbial communities. So will doctors of the future prescribe ethnicity-specific probiotics? We share our…
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The new coronavirus may spread more easily in crowded homes
A study in New York City revealed a threefold higher risk of infection among pregnant women living in neighborhoods with the most crowded households. Poverty and unemployment also appeared to increase the likelihood of infection. SARS-CoV-2, which is the coronavirus…
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DNA of virus spread across hospital ward in 10 hours
A new study has demonstrated how quickly virus DNA can spread throughout a hospital. A new study has demonstrated that virus DNA can spread across a hospital ward in 10 hours. The study, published as a letter to the editor…
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‘A no-win situation’ — Expert weighs in on COVID-19 racial disparities
The current pandemic is exposing — and exacerbating — already existing social inequalities. In this interview, Medical News Today spoke to Tiffany Green, assistant professor in the Departments of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of…
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COVID-19: Surgical masks may help, but not as first line of defense
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are changing tack regarding their recommendation to the public about wearing face masks, some experts explain how certain masks could help keep the coronavirus at bay. However, these should be our…
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