Vietnam is speeding up its vaccination program in an effort to loosen coronavirus lockdown restrictions in major cities by the end of the month, the government said Monday. Health workers administered vaccines throughout the night in the capital, Hanoi, which…
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Speeding up clinical trials by making drug production local
The Boston area has long been home to innovation that leads to impactful new drugs. But manufacturing those drugs for clinical trials often involves international partners and supply chains. The vulnerabilities of that system have become all too apparent during…
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‘Love thy neighbor, mask up’ resonates among white evangelicals
White evangelicals are best persuaded to mask up through messages that stress the Christian doctrine of “love thy neighbor,” according to a UCR-authored study published Tuesday. The study yielded a second effective way to persuade white evangelicals—but only if they…
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Virtual reality to help patients speak up
Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology could help speech pathologists treat communication disorders, according to University of Queensland research. Dr. Atiyeh Vaezipour, from the RECOVER Injury Research Center, said the results provided a foundation to inform the design, development and implementation…
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Growing up in a rough neighborhood can shape kids’ brains
Growing up in a poor or disadvantaged neighborhood can affect the way adolescents’ brains function, according to our new research. It can alter the communication between brain regions involved in planning, goal-setting and self-reflection. These brain changes can have consequences…
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Eight fitness and wellbeing products to help you with your lockdown glow up
Linwoods Crunchy Seed Clusters Train Wright Dash Water Soda Water Goodmist refillable hand sanitisers Ellesse SS21 collection Smile Direct Club CBD Sandalwood scented candle Urbanears Alby in New Blue Moab Speed walking shoes How to get your Metro newspaper fix…
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‘Jacked Chef’ Andre Rush Eats Up to 10,000 Calories a Day
The old (and irrelevant) adage goes: you should never trust a skinny chef. But what about a chef with 24-inch biceps and the shredded physique of a Marvel superhero? For the latest installment of Eat Like, we met up with…
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Fitness Journalist Reveals The Health Benefits of Giving Up Sugary Drinks
Most health experts recommend limiting your sugar intake by giving up on sugary beverages. However, most people have difficulty in giving up their beloved soda drinks due to its delicious, addicting taste. If you’re one of these challenged people, this…
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Politics and the brain: Attention perks up when politicians break with party lines
In a time of extreme political polarization, hearing that a political candidate has taken a stance inconsistent with their party might raise some questions for their constituents. Why don’t they agree with the party’s position? Do we know for sure…
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Jab that perks up a man's love life and may ward off type 2 diabetes
Jab that perks up a man’s love life… and his health: Sex hormone injection may help ward off type 2 diabetes Researchers found testosterone therapy reduced risk of type 2 diabetes 40% The theory is that testosterone can actually turn…
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