Phase 2 trials in 1,200 adults, young children, and infants suggest new poliovirus vaccine may have the potential to overcome outbreaks caused by a mutated polio strain linked to the oral vaccine that typically circulates in areas of low immunisation…
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Why Two Doctors Believe Misinformation Is the Biggest Threat in 2020
This article originally appeared in the December 2020 issue of Men’s Health. DR. HOWARD MARKEL is a historian of epidemics at the University of Michigan. Dr. Mike Varshavski is a New Jersey-based physician and popular online content creator. Despite their…
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Meghan Markle Is 'Overwhelmed' With Support She Received After Miscarriage
Not alone. Meghan Markle has been flooded with support after opening up about her and Prince Harry’s July miscarriage. Celebs Share Support for Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Following Miscarriage “Meghan has no regrets whatsoever about sharing her grief,” a source…
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AI-based ‘OxyGAN’ is a robust, effective method to measure tissue oxygen levels
Tissue oxygenation is a measure of the oxygen level in biological tissue and is a useful clinical biomarker for tissue viability. Abnormal levels may indicate the presence of conditions such as sepsis, diabetes, viral infection, or pulmonary disease, and effective…
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Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research shows
Amusement and pleasant surprises—and the laughter they can trigger—add texture to the fabric of daily life. Those giggles and guffaws can seem like just silly throwaways. But laughter, in response to funny events, actually takes a lot of work, because…
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This fruit is your secret weapon to having a clean home
If you’re sick of using cleaning products that leave your home smelling like a science lab and your head pounding, you’ve likely thought about natural alternatives that you can use. But, it’s not just classics like lemon and baking soda…
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Underinsurance is growing, but HSAs aren’t keeping up: study
High deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become much more common among all racial/ethnic and income groups, but the health savings accounts (HSAs) that make these plans potentially workable are far less common among Black, Hispanic, and lower-income enrollees—and the gap…
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New research confirms obesity is a cause of kidney disease
Scientists at the University of Oxford have discovered that obesity can increase the chances of someone developing kidney disease. Funded by Kidney Research UK and the Medical Research Council, this new study has found that fat all over the body…
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There He Is! DWTS' Karina Smirnoff Shares 1st Photo of Son Theo's Face
Sweet smile! Karina Smirnoff debuted her son Theo’s face for the first time seven months after his birth. ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Babies: See Which Pros Gave Birth “My everything. #wevoted #firstelection,” the Dancing With the Stars pro, 42, captioned…
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Menstrual dysfunction is more common among young athletes than among non-athletes
Menstrual dysfunction is more prevalent in young Finnish athletes than it is among non-athletes of a similar age, but athletes experience less body weight dissatisfaction than non-athletes do. These findings are from a recent study at the Faculty of Sport…
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