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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Two engineers design and donate a technique to make N95 masks reusable
In the spring of 2020, as the pandemic created a worldwide shortage of N95 masks, two Stanford engineers working out of their homes designed and demonstrated an effective yet inexpensive way to disinfect personal protective equipment (PPE). In two papers…
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Two drinks a week in early pregnancy could stunt a baby's brain
Two drinks a week in early pregnancy could stunt a baby’s brain, scientists warn Just two drinks a week in early pregnancy can stunt a baby’s brain development Alcohol raises the risk of children suffering with anxiety and depression later…
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What it feels like… to have two strokes
One night, when I was 12 years old, I woke to a burning sensation in my head so painful, it felt like something was trying to tunnel its way inside. I opened my mouth to call for my parents, but…
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Combining two precision medicines can treat drug-resistant cancers
Launching a dual-pronged attack on tumours using a combination of two innovative precision medicines could treat patients with multiple common cancers, a new clinical trial shows. It is the first trial to use the pioneering genetically targeted drug olaparib—already licensed…
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Supermarket in Denmark charges £4 for one big hand sanitser and £122 for two
Sick of seeing no more loo roll, hand sanitiser, hand wash and the like? Despite needing to be more hygienic than ever, it’s become very difficult to find the right resources during the coronavirus pandemic. So one supermarket in Denmark…
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Japan reports two virus-linked deaths, urges public events cancelled
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Japan reported two more deaths linked to the coronavirus Wednesday as the government called for organisers to reconsider holding major events in coming weeks to limit the outbreak. The news came as dozens of passengers allowed…
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Two former Japan cruise ship passengers die
Two elderly former passengers from the coronavirus-wracked Diamond Princess died Thursday, Japanese authorities said, as fears mount for those who have left the ship after testing negative for the virus. The man and woman, both Japanese and in their 80s,…
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Laughing gas 'can ease symptoms of depression in just two hours'
Laughing gas can ease symptoms of depression in just two hours by acting on a brain chemical with no side-effects, new research suggests Laughing gas can ease symptoms of depression in two hours, research suggests Ketamine and nitrous oxide act on…
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