Health
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Geographic differences in gut microbiota boost immunity
Researchers at Cornell University “humanize” mice in a microbial flora from three global populations and how they react when exposed…
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When family stress is high, teen depression can follow
Credit: CC0 public domain It can be difficult to grow. But it’s even more difficult for young African-Americans living below…
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Adolescents report increase in weight stigma on social media during COVID-19 pandemic
Credit: Unsplash / CC0 public domain During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50% of adolescents saw content blaming more weight…
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Research results on mix-and-match vaccinations published
Credit: Unsplash / CC0 public domain Significant international interest arose in early June when Martina Sester, a professor of immunology…
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Want to vaccinate more Americans? Get top Republicans to endorse vaccines
Credit: Agilent / CC0 public domain Top Republican leaders, including Senate leader Mitch McConnell, came out last week to help…
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Can eating hot chili peppers actually hurt you?
Credit: Shutterstock We all know the burning sensation we feel when eating chili peppers. Some can withstand the heat, while…
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Health apps track vital health stats for millions of people, but doctors aren’t using the data
Credit: CC0 public domain Health tracking devices and apps are becoming a part of everyday life.more Over 300,000 mobile phone…
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What Olympic gymnasts can teach us about improving our physical balance
Credit: Unsplash / CC0 public domain The acrobatic turns, somersaults, and twists performed by world-class gymnasts at the Tokyo Olympics…
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Growing evidence suggests Russia’s Sputnik V COVID vaccine is safe and very effective, but questions remain
Credit: Unsplash / CC0 public domain Russia was the first country to register the COVID vaccine, and its Ministry of…
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Using race to diagnose anemia during pregnancy may increase its risk at delivery
Credit: Agilent / CC0 public domain Clinicians should not take race into account when diagnosing anemia in pregnant patients and…
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