Medical
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Portugal sets records in one of world's worst virus surges
Portugal's new daily COVID-19 cases jumped to more than 14,600 to set a new national record Wednesday, as the country weathers one of the worst...
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As virus surges, states reporting shortages of vaccine
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine,...
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America sees COVID-19 deaths top 400,000, while new variants worry scientists
(HealthDay)—The tragic milestone was reached before a COVID-19 memorial service began in the nation's capital Tuesday evening: More than 400,000...
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Study reveals immune driver of brain aging
Suppose Smokey the Bear were to go on a tear and start setting forest fires instead of putting them out. That roughly describes the behavior of...
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Methamphetamine overdose deaths rise sharply nationwide
Methamphetamine overdose deaths surged in an eight-year period in the United States, according to a study published today in JAMA Psychiatry. The...
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Diabetes powerfully associated with premature coronary heart disease in women
While deaths related to heart disease have declined among older people, studies suggest that death rates among younger patients have remained...
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Designer DNA therapeutic wipes out cancer stem cells, treats multiple myeloma in mice
Many patients with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, eventually develop resistance to one treatment after another. That's in part because...
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Pfizer vaccine likely works against UK variant
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine appears to be effective against the new more infectious coronavirus variant that was first detected in Britain and has...
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China latest of 60 nations with UK virus strain as US to rejoin WHO
China confirmed Wednesday that it had detected the UK variant of the coronavirus, joining at least 60 other countries, as US President-elect Joe...
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School closures still 'last resort' despite variants: WHO
Schools should only close as a last resort while research is under way into whether the new coronavirus variants affect children differently, the...
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UK virus surge leads to record daily deaths and hospitals like 'war zones'
Some British hospitals resemble a "war zone" due to the influx of coronavirus patients in the country's latest wave of the disease, the...
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Russia files for Sputnik vaccine registration in EU
Russian authorities have applied for registration of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in the European Union, the country's sovereign wealth fund...
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Dutch propose curfew to rein in virus; will ban more flights
The Dutch government wants to impose a curfew as part of beefed-up restrictions to rein in the spread of a new more contagious virus variant that...
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New CDC director takes over beleaguered agency amid crisis
As the coronavirus swept across the globe last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sank into the shadows, undermined by some of...
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Age provides a buffer to pandemic's mental health impact, researchers say
Older adults are managing the stress of the coronavirus pandemic better than younger adults, reporting less depression and anxiety despite also...
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Better Breathing With a Harmonica
COPD is a lifelong condition that can make breathing difficult and interrupt daily activities. Playing the harmonica might hold the key to ease and...
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COVID-19 Ups Complication Risks During Childbirth
Relative risks for problems -- such as clotting and early labor -- are significant, the new study found.
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For Biden, 100 Million Vaccinations in 100 Days Not Easy
But keeping campaign promises regarding the nation’s covid response will go beyond stepping up the rollout of the vaccines.
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Biden Vows Healing and Action on COVID Pandemic
In the days leading up to his inauguration, Biden announced a $1.9 trillion plan to alter the course of the pandemic, and he announced the experts,...
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Fried Food Raises Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
Eating even a little fried food can make a big difference in your heart health.
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Healthier 2021: Bill Is Staying on Track, Even While Traveling
This weekend was a big boost for my confidence. I not only ate healthy and stayed under my calorie goal, but I exercised both days!
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Get a Good Night's Sleep Before Your COVID Vaccine
That's because adequate sleep is an important factor in a strong immune system.
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Nearly 45,000 Floridians Overdue for Second Vaccine
More than 44,500 people in Florida are overdue for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Meru New Standards for Mental Health: Exclusive with CEO Kristian Ranta
2020 has been a challenging year in many ways, including for everyone’s mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a spike in...
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CorNeat Synthetic Cornea Implanted in First Patient
Eye surgeons at the Rabin Medical Center in Israel have successfully implanted the first artificial cornea into a bilaterally blind human...