The placenta forms the interface between the maternal and fetal circulatory systems. As well as ensuring essential nutrients, endocrine and immunological signals get through to the fetus to support its development and growth, the placenta must also protect it from…
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Spike in severe pediatric type 2 diabetes complication during COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children generally appear to be less severely impacted by COVID-19 than adults. But a new study from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shows that the pandemic could be affecting children’s health…
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The Secret Code In Walmart’s Price Tags
When you shop at Walmart, you’ve probably noticed that not every item ends in .99 (think $14.99 or $2.99). In fact, you might find some items that have odd numbers at the end of the price tag, like $9.97 or…
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Too little sleep in middle age linked to raised dementia risk
Sleeping six hours or less per night in your 50s and 60s is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study of nearly 8,000 British adults followed for more than 25 years. Scientists said that while…
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What To Plant In Your Garden To Attract Butterflies
As the days continue to get longer and warmer, that marks the start of the garden season. And if you want your backyard or patio to be a haven for butterflies, it’s not just planting any type of flower to…
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Researchers investigate inhibitory mechanism in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a form of progressive dementia interfering with daily living. It is caused by the decline in the number of brain cells resulting in the deterioration of our mental abilities. One of the main reasons for the…
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Lala Kent Breast-Feeds Daughter Ocean in New Photo: I'm 'Digging' This
Nursing her newborn! Lala Kent shared a sweet shot breast-feeding her baby girl, Ocean, on Sunday, April 18. BiP’s Krystal Nielson and More Celeb Moms Share Breast-Feeding Pictures “I’m digging it all,” the Vanderpump Rules star, 30, captioned the Instagram…
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Hold In A Yawn
There are times in life, either at work or during a conversation, when letting out a huge yawn can be deemed inappropriate. Because of this, it’s pretty common that people will hold in their yawns to not offend others or appear…
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Fatal police violence may be linked to preterm births in neighborhoods nearby
Building on generations of work by activists and organizers, there is currently a national reckoning with the impacts of police violence on Black communities underway in the United States. It’s well established that killings, injuries and intense surveillance by police…
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Trained dogs can smell coronavirus in your pee
Dogs can sniff out SARS-CoV-2 in urine samples with 96% accuracy, according to a proof-of-concept study. No more swabs being jammed up your nose? Not quite, as the “dog test” is a long way off from practical applications. That’s because…
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