(Reuters) – The average number of global deaths from COVID-19 were 6% higher on weekends compared to weekdays throughout the pandemic, according to statistics reported to the World Health Organization between March 2020 and March 2022. The research, scheduled for presentation this month at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, found that worldwide there were on average […]
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The pancreas is a key metabolic regulator. When pancreatic beta cells cease producing enough insulin, blood sugar levels rise dangerously—a phenomenon known as hyperglycemia—thus triggering diabetes. After discovering that other mature pancreatic cells can adapt and partly compensate for the lack of insulin, a team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) demonstrates that the stem cells from which beta cells […]
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Womb cancer charity founder outlines the main symptoms 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 Womb cancer is cancer that affects the womb. The womb (uterus) is […]
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Man, 60, gets dental drill bit lodged in lungs for FOUR DAYS after swallowing it while getting a filling – before medics remove it using device normally reserved for detecting lung cancer Tom Jozsi, 60, had the 0.8-inch drill piece stuck in his lungs for four days Doctors first considered surgery to remove part of the lung and extract the […]
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You’re bloated? Us too. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a supplement for that? Well, some experts think there is, as Strong Women editor Miranda Larbi explains. At 4pm almost every day, I’m bloated. I eat tons of fibre (I’m a vegan), exercise daily and try to get a decent amount of sleep… but the bloat still comes. All […]
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In the world of electric toothbrushes, Oral B is one of the biggest brands alongside Philips Sonicare. The Oral B-io Series 9 is one of the brand’s most high-tech models, with plenty of smart features and an incredible AI-powered app. But is this electric toothbrush worth its very high price? We’ve analyzed its design, specs and performance to give you […]
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Practical tips to help maximize children's enjoyment and participation in Junior Rugby League (JRL) will soon be available for Queensland parents via an online program. Delivered in partnership between The University of Queensland, National Rugby League (NRL), Queensland Rugby League (QRL), Triple P – Positive Parenting Program and Central Queensland University, the Play-Well Program is ready for the next phase […]
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A new study finds that a history of infertility is associated with increased risk of heart failure. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) revealed that women who had experienced infertility had a 16% increased risk of heart failure compared with women who did not have an infertility history. We are […]
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Why eating STALE bread is better for you than you might think! We ask the experts whether freezing it or eating a fresh loaf is better for your health Whether you prefer your toast golden or dark, your loaf frozen or fresh, it changes the structure of the bread — and the impact it can have on your health. Frozen […]
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Recognizing excellence and dedication in medical education during a time of unprecedented challenges, students at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently honored faculty, como usar provera 10mg residents and staff with Distinguished Service Teaching Awards for the 2020-21 academic year. Every year since 1991, students completing their first, second and third year of studies select the course […]
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