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In this post, we focus on how long it takes to develop and manufacture vaccines—particularly those designed to protect against COVID-19. To address those questions, we spoke with Jennifer Pancorbo, director of industry programs and research at NC State’s Biomanufacturing…
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Denmark on Thursday extended virus restrictions already in place in 38 municipalities to a further 30 areas as new cases continue to rise, the country’s health minister said. With the extension, nearly 60 percent of Danes are now affected by…
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Surprise, surprise! Jennifer Lopez is baring it all as she gears up to release her next big hit. Jennifer Lopez’s Ageless Moments Through the Years The two-time Grammy nominee, 51, unveiled the cover art for her new single, “In the…
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COVID-19 turned 2020 on its head for all healthcare workers, particularly those at the front line of the pandemic response. Unexpectedly, the need to control the spread of the coronavirus has consumed healthcare systems. The healthcare workforce’s pivotal role in…
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New coronavirus restrictions implemented across US ahead of holiday Fox News correspondent Laura Ingle joins ‘Special Report’ with the latest from Malverne, N.Y. China has increased the testing of frozen foods after the country said it has repeatedly discovered the coronavirus…
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Sometimes, too much of a good thing can turn out to be bad. This is certainly the case for the excessive cell growth found in cancer. But when cancers try to grow too fast, this excessive speed can cause a…
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MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2020 — Does high-strength fish oil help the heart or doesn’t it? Prior research into a prescription medicine derived from fish called Vascepa, announced earlier this year, suggested it might be of real value for heart patients….
Read MoreJoe Biden Said He’s Proud of His Son For Overcoming His Drug Problem—And the Internet Is Loving It
During Tuesday night’s presidential debate, President Trump said that Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was dishonorably discharged from the military for cocaine use. Though The Washington Post reports that his discharge was administrative, not dishonorable, Hunter Biden’s struggle with alcohol…
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