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As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are changing tack regarding their recommendation to the public about wearing…
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New research has shone further light on the different rates of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, suggesting app-based contact tracing may significantly…
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People taking a type of corticosteroid may be more likely to contract the virus that is causing COVID-19 and may…
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Social distancing measures require citizens around the globe to stay at home. In this situation, how can people stay active…
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Eating more than the recommended amount of salt disrupts the antibacterial function of a type of immune cell, research in…
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A recent study in which rats could self-administer cannabis vapor may provide a useful research model for humans. With the…
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New research has revealed greater detail about the brain’s structure, suggesting avenues for future research into Alzheimer’s disease and related…
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Predicting how future climate change will influence the spread of viral infections is fraught with difficulty. This is due to…
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