To stem the tide of COVID-19, the advice from all major health bodies is to wash your hands properly and…
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Regular visits from community health workers to monitor high blood pressure can dramatically reduce cardiovascular mortality and disability in low-…
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Researchers find that targeting specific regions of the brain with ultrasound may increase a person’s mood. A study recently published…
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So far, reports have maintained that children appear to be less susceptible to infection with the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, than…
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Researchers in the United Kingdom have confirmed that a stem cell transplant has cured a second person of HIV. Share…
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A study finds that infants from bilingual homes pay attention to new information faster than other children. Share on PinterestResearch…
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Researchers report that no hospital acquired infections occurred among healthcare workers at public hospitals in Hong Kong after the first…
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Bones heal slower in people with diabetes, but researchers are working on an affordable therapy using plants that could aid…
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New, preliminary research suggests that people who have a SARS-CoV-2 infection are more likely to pass the virus on during…
Read MoreWhat we know so far
The current outbreak of infections with a novel type of coronavirus has sparked global anxiety and concern that the virus…
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