Researchers may well develop a safe, effective vaccine for COVID-19 before too long, but all that fantastic work could count for nothing unless we also invest in manufacturing and delivery—to make sure that there is enough of the vaccine available to everyone who needs it. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of funding for vaccine […]
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Gesture is an integral part of language development. Recent studies carried out by the same authors in collaboration with other members of the Prosodic Studies Group (GrEP) coordinated by Pilar Prieto, ICREA research professor Department of Translation and Language Sciences at UPF, have shown that when the speaker accompanies oral communication with rhythmic gesture, preschool children are observed to better […]
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People with severe vision loss can less accurately judge the distance of nearby sounds, potentially putting them more at risk of injury, according to new research published in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University’s Vision and Eye Research Institute (VERI) tested participants with different levels of vision loss, presenting them with speech, music and noise stimuli, and […]
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Vitamin B12 is a crucial ingredient for the healthy running of the body, as it’s needed to make red blood cells. But, you could be at risk of a vitamin B12 deficiency if you develop any of these nine warning signs. Signs of a B12 deficiency can develop very slowly, so it may be difficult to diagnose the condition. That’s […]
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Social distancing and wearing a mask do make a difference against the new coronavirus, a new study confirmed. As businesses and offices begin to reopen while COVID-19 remains in the U.S., continuing to wear masks and stay around six feet apart from other people will help to reduce the virus’ spread. Researchers in Canada and Lebanon reviewed 172 studies from […]
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Patient and provider telehealth use has skyrocketed since the novel coronavirus began spreading across the United States – and analysts point to a “tsunami of growth” as virtual care, after years of frustrated promise, becomes the new normal. The challenge now, says Dr. Joe Kvedar, president-elect of the American Telemedicine Association, will be integrating in-person care back into these reshaped […]
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The sacred oath taken by physicians during graduation from medical school to “First do no harm,” the first words of the Hippocratic Oath, provides a strong impetus for a commentary just published in The American Journal of Medicine. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health […]
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If you experience frequent heartburn, you’re not alone. Acid reflux, which causes the painful sensation in your upper stomach and esophagus, is a common condition in the U.S. A study published the journal Gastroenterology found one-third of participants suffered from symptoms once a week, so this can definitely impact your life greatly. While certain foods and beverages can trigger acid reflux, there’s another […]
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Just as Americans are emerging from COVID-19 quarantines, hoping to resume normal life but still fearful of infection, protests against police violence are raging in cities across the country. And millions remain unemployed, as a shaky economy attempts to restart. How are folks expected to cope with all of this? “For a lot of people, we might be reaching the […]
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Insulin sensitivity in the brain controls the distribution of fat Unhealthy belly fat is often stubborn, and in many cases, also through Sport and healthy diet difficult to reduce. A German research team has now shown that the Insulin sensitivity of the brain, so the way the brain responds to Insulin, also depends significantly on where fat in the body […]
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