Grief is a common, if not universal, human experience. But that doesn’t make it simple. It’s psychological, but it affects people physically. It’s a matter of science, but scientists who discuss it can sound poetic. Dr. Katherine Shear, professor of…
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Store fat or burn it? Targeting a single protein flips the switch
As obesity becomes a growing issue worldwide—nearly tripling over the last-half century—scientists are trying to gain a better understanding of the condition at the molecular level. Now, new research led by UC San Francisco scientists suggests that a single protein…
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Incentivizing vaccine adherence: Could it be the key to achieving herd immunity?
As the United States struggles to control record-breaking increases in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, the roll-out of two approved vaccines offers tremendous hope for saving lives and curbing the pandemic. To achieve success, however, experts estimate that at least 70…
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Does aspirin lower colorectal cancer risk in older adults? It depends on when they start.
Regular aspirin use has clear benefits in reducing colorectal cancer incidence among middle-aged adults, but also comes with some risk, such as gastrointestinal bleeding. And when should adults start taking regular aspirin and for how long? There is substantial evidence…
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5G doesn’t cause COVID-19, but the rumor it does spread like a virus
People’s fear of 5G technology is rational. Such technology does emit radiation, even if it’s at low levels. But 5G isn’t all that different from 4G, and it certainly doesn’t cause COVID-19 despite such rumors having spread rapidly across the…
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What is surgical smoke and what can be done about it?
If you’ve ever been in an operating room where tools are used to simultaneously cut and cauterize human flesh, you know what surgical smoke is. The heat generated by these surgical tools produces vapors made up of aerosolized chemicals and…
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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Overdone it this year? Help's around the corner
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Overdone it this year? Help’s just around the corner with Mail’s 30-day Health Kick How was Christmas for you? With 2020 having been such a difficult year, it would be completely understandable if you’ve really gone to…
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How long does it take to make vaccines?
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 extends virus measures as it passes 100,000 cases
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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Nailed It! Jennifer Lopez Goes Nude for New Single’s Steamy Cover
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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