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South Africa’s new coronavirus cases surge to record levels
South Africa’s resurgence of COVID-19 is setting record numbers of new daily cases, centered in Johannesburg…
Prenatal exposure to THC, CBD affects offspring’s responsiveness to Prozac
Scientists at Indiana University have found that significant amounts of the two main components of cannabis,…
Cannabis intoxication and rates of accidental ingestion in young children rise after legalization, new study finds
Significantly higher rates of child intensive care admissions for unintentional cannabis poisonings have been seen following…
Edible Cholera vaccine made of powdered rice proves safe in phase 1 human trials
A new vaccine to protect against deadly cholera has been made by grinding up genetically modified…
Minority groups in the US experience cognitive issues earlier in life
Minority groups in the US are more vulnerable to memory loss, confusion and their consequences earlier…
Personality traits relate to being a morning or evening person at both the phenotypic and genetic level
The link between the different hierarchies of personality, sleep patterns and even genetics has been discovered…
Third pandemic wave hits as Brazil surpasses half million COVID deaths
Brazil on Saturday became the second country after the United States to surpass 500,000 COVID-19 deaths…
Researchers find biological links between red meat and colorectal cancer
Eating less red meat is standard medical advice for preventing colorectal cancer, but the way it…
Disadvantaged neighborhoods see more COVID-19 infections and deaths
New York City neighborhoods that had higher levels of socioeconomic disadvantage experienced more COVID-19 infections and…
A fifth of asymptomatic COVID patients develop long COVID: study
Almost a fifth of COVID patients without symptoms went on to experience conditions consistent with long…
EMA official suggests ditching AstraZeneca jab
A top official in the European Medicines Agency said it might be worth abandoning AstraZeneca’s coronavirus…
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids and ultraviolet rays
Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk…
WTO inches forward in COVID vaccine patent waiver talks
After months of debate, WTO members on Wednesday took a first, small step towards a deal…
Decision expected on U.S. approval of Alzheimer’s drug
(HealthDay)—The first drug ever shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease could be approved by…
President says Argentina to produce Russian COVID vaccine
Argentina President Alberto Fernandez on Friday announced the South American country would begin producing the Russian…
Make COVID jab free for everyone in India to boost uptake and curb death toll
The COVID-19 jab should be made free for everyone in India to boost uptake and curb…
Study suggests tai chi can mirror healthy benefits of conventional exercise
A new study shows that tai chi mirrors the beneficial effects of conventional exercise by reducing…
Canada extends shelf life of AstraZeneca jab by 1 month
Canadian health authorities announced Saturday they were pushing back the expiration date on nearly 50,000 doses…
Germany to vaccinate children over 12 from June 7
Germany will start offering coronavirus jabs to children over the age of 12 from June 7,…
Identifying new, non-opioid based target for treating chronic pain
A non-opioid based target has been found to alleviate chronic touch pain and spontaneous pain in…
Q and A: 21st century stroke prevention strategies
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member had a stroke a month ago. I’m 45 years old,…
The brain learns faces fastest in person
The neural representation of a familiar face strengthens faster when you see someone in person, according…
Countries urge broader patent waivers than just COVID vaccines
Dozens of countries have revised a proposal at the WTO for patent waivers for medical tools…
Slow vaccine rollout hits LatAm as COVID-19 claims million lives
COVID-19 has caused the death of more than one million people in Latin America and the…
Why do we get shots in the arm? It’s all about the muscle
Millions have rolled up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine, but why haven’t they rolled up…
When colon cancer spreads to the liver
Colorectal cancer is a leading cancer among men and women around the world. Many colorectal cancers…
Psychosocial support interventions in medical settings can improve survival
Psychosocial support interventions that promote the health behaviors of patients in medical settings improve survival, according…
Survey shows 3 in 4 Kiwis adopted COVID-19 protective behaviors
Research from Massey University shows an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support regional (94 percent) or…
After one year of research accounts, finally the CDC updates recommendations on COVID-19 airborne transmission
On Friday May 7, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new…