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Paul, who is no stranger to controversy, previously made other headlines back in May after he participated in the protests erupting across the United States over the killing of George Floyd. Paul documented the demonstration on his Instagram Story, claiming that he had been tear-gassed and that his eyes were "bleeding," but he was later identified in a separate video watching […]
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We might be face masked up and ready for some socially distant activities, but attempts to stay away from Bad Germs while outside could be threatened once you reach a public door. How to open this germ-riddled slab of metal that gets touched by passersby aplenty? You could opt for the kick and shuffle (works best for push doors), but […]
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An editorial in a leading medical journal criticizes governments, academic institutions, and the media for failing to communicate the limitations of research into potential treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Writing in JAMA, a doctor at Boston University (BU) School of Public Health, MA, and a medical journalist warn of the dangers of spreading “hurried, incomplete, biased misinformation” about possible treatments […]
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 11% of people worldwide. It is characterized by recurring episodes of abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits. IBS patients with mucosal inflammation and changes in the gut’s microbial composition are considered pre-IBD. Antibiotic usage with high-fat diet is a risk factor The study included 43 healthy adults and 49 adult patients diagnosed […]
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Centenarians dotted around the world seemingly follow one rule: it’s helped them to surpass 100 years old. What is it? The Blue Zone was identified by researcher Dan Buettner, who investigated the common threads found in those who made it to the third digit. Clusters of centenarians live in: Icaria, Greece; Ogliastra, Sardinia Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; […]
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new orders for hospitals to send COVID-19 data straight to the agency, rather than to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which typically compiles the information. The orders, posted to the HHS website, direct hospitals to send daily reports about their total number of COVID-19 patients, admissions and […]
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AThe cells, dubbed “PRIME cells,” accumulate in the blood during the week prior to disease flare-ups, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator Robert Darnell’s team reports July 15, 2020, in the New England Journal of Medicine. The findings could lead to better prediction of when severe pain and swelling, called “flares” will occur, as well as provide new avenues for treatment. […]
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In a pandemic where we’re all encouraged to stay home and stay safe and our health is at the forefront of our minds, it only makes sense that at-home self-care has become more of a priority. Our brains, bodies and spirits are bone tired at best and wracked with anxiety at worst — so any little bit of TLC you […]
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A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified genetic factors that may influence susceptibility to COVID-19. Published today in BMC Medicine, the study findings could guide personalized treatment for COVID-19. While the majority of confirmed COVID-19 cases result in mild symptoms, the virus does pose a serious threat to certain individuals. Morbidity and mortality rates rise dramatically with age and co-existing […]
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The development of the mammalian placenta depends upon an unusual twist that separates DNA’s classic double helix into a single-stranded form, Yale researchers report July 15 in the journal Nature. The Yale team also identified the molecular regulator that acts upon this single strand to accelerate or stop placental development, a discovery with implications not only for diseases of pregnancy […]
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