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Up to 204,691 extra deaths in the US so far in this pandemic year
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Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity, worldwide. There are plenty of reasons people switch to a plant-based diet, including ethical and environmental reasons. However,...
COVID-19 lockdowns may escalate the obesity epidemic
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This heart disease less deadly than it used to be, but still cause for...
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COVID-19: what will happen if we can’t produce a vaccine?
There are over 175 COVID-19 vaccines in development. Almost all government strategies for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic are based on the idea that one...
Scientists find a new method to help reverse vision loss
In a new study, researchers have developed a new method of injecting healthy cells into damaged eyes. The technique could point the way toward new...
This new test can diagnose COVID-19 in 20 minutes
In a new study, researchers have developed a new test that can diagnose COVID-19 in just 20 minutes. The findings show the rapid molecular test...
Sugar can cause obesity even without sweet taste
In a new study, researchers found sugar causes obesity even in the absence of its sweet taste. The finding also uncovered an increased risk of...
Scientists find the order of COVID-19’s symptoms
In a new study, researchers have found the likely order in which COVID-19 symptoms first appear: fever, cough, muscle pain, and then nausea, and/or...
Right under your nose: An easier way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease by analyzing the levels of specific proteins in nasal discharge. This...
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In a new study, researchers found an important biomarker that predicts a crisis in COVID-19 patients that could lead to death. The research was conducted...
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In a new study, researchers found that people who have type O blood are slightly less likely to get COVID-19. The research was conducted by...
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