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Mice carry a teeming community of bacteria in their guts, and these gut bugs influence how the rodents’ brains work, according to a new study. Specifically, researchers wanted to find out how gut bacteria influence the activity of brain networks involved in mouse social behavior. Normally, when a mouse encounters a mouse it’s never met, the two rodents will sniff […]
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Under pressure to rein in skyrocketing prescription drug costs, states are targeting companies that serve as conduits for drug manufacturers, health insurers and pharmacies. More than 100 separate bills regulating those companies, known as pharmacy benefit managers, have been introduced in 42 states this year, according to the National Academy for State Health Policy, which crafts model legislation on the […]
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We are mere days away from the Fourth of July, and it does not seem like the country is going to make President Joe Biden’s goal of getting 70% of Americans at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19. The problem isn’t just about availability — some of it is political, too. All the states with the highest vaccination rates voted for […]
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Cyprus is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination rollout to include teenagers aged 16 and 17, as one third of recent cases were minors, health authorities said Monday. The health ministry said the youngsters would receive an mRNA vaccine—Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna—if their parents consent. The ministry said the decision was taken “after taking into account the recommendations of the Cyprus paediatric society”. […]
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Runner and YouTuber Zach Levet has previously set himself physical challenges that push him to his limits, like the time he decided to run 1,000 miles over the course of three months. His most recent video is a different kind of fitness test, with some serious added novelty value. Accompanied by his friend Drew Carter, Zach hits the streets of […]
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Tired of working from 9 am to 5 pm every day? Want to experience the convenience of working within the comforts of your home? Want to escape the hassle of commuting during peak hours? You may want to start asking for a flexible working arrangement. In fact, 70% of the millennials today believe that with the flexible working arrangement, they […]
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If there’s one thing that we immediately noticed when we gaze at someone, it would be their hair. As the adage says, our hair serves as our crowning glory. That’s why most people spend more time and money to maintain their hair’s natural glow and growth. But with our hair constantly gets exposed with dust, dirt, and sun’s glaring light […]
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Understanding work participation is important, but the way in which this is defined and measured in clinical trials is not always the same, which has made it hard to compare data. EULAR set up a taskforce to draft points to consider when designing studies that use work participation as a measure. The taskforce included doctors, experts and patients from 11 […]
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Whenever we wear a bathing suit, there’s about a 99.9% chance we’re going to get wet. Whether it’s at the pool, on the beach, or even sweating while we lay in the sun, we’re usually getting some sort of moisture on our swimsuits. When we’re finished wearing out suit and we’re stripping down to get clean, we often times neglect washing […]
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is creating a new accelerator aimed at the digital health space that will give 10 startups operating in the U.S. a four-week crash course in technical training and business development, and includes a mentorship component. AWS Healthcare Accelerator’s first cohort will be done in partnership with KidsX, a pediatric-focused digital health incubator that launched in September of […]
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