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By studying a disease caused by a close cousin of the virus behind COVID-19, a team of scientists has identified a compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections. The team, from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, studied the virus that causes Middle East Respiratory […]
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Rice University researchers have introduced an online portal to help researchers screen COVID-19 drug candidates that might attack specific proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Lydia Kavraki, a computer scientist at the George R. Brown School of Engineering, and her colleagues at the University of Houston, the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Federal University of Ceará, Brazil, have posted a […]
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Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be more likely to develop psoriasis if they take certain B cell-depleting therapies, a new study finds. However, overall rates of reported disease are very low, and there’s no confirmation of a connection. “People with MS and comorbid psoriasis — or those at a known high-risk for developing psoriasis — may benefit from a […]
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Researchers at the Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine have devised a tool to examine how cells behave and interact in various environments of the body. They’ve used it to better understand how cancer develops and can be treated. “Now we can look at the building blocks of tissue—the way that the whole cellular ecosystem is structured—rather […]
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LED face masks are the latest device promoted on social media as a marriage of technology and beauty. A range of celebrities have endorsed portable versions of the product that was previously offered in beauty salons. Actress Olivia Munn carries hers with her at all times. Julia Roberts, Victoria Beckham and Chrissy Tiegen are also reportedly fans. The trend has […]
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Germany’s COVID-19 incidence rate surged to over 150 for the first time since May on Monday, prompting concerns of a rampant fourth wave as the country wrestles with a change of government. The number of new infections per 100,000 people over the past seven days reached 154.8, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) health agency—up from 110.1 a week […]
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Figuring out which method of contraception is right for you can be a minefield. It can be a process of trial and error, as some people find certain options leave them with damaging side effects, such as the contraceptive pill which has long been linked to poor mental health in some users. Meanwhile, Superdrug has been making their pharmacy services […]
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Roman and Martin Kemp join Specsavers campaign We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info At the height of his EastEnders career, Martin’s world was suddenly turned upside […]
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Penny Lancaster went to see a GP to help with the menopause We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Menopause is the consequence of a woman’s oestrogen […]
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This Morning's Dr Chris discusses the signs of high cholesterol We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by your liver that […]
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