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PETS AND COVID-19
There have been some cases reported of cats, dogs and minks being infected with the novel coronavirus. Animals in the Netherlands were also infected with...5 December 2020
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PEOPLE WITH CO-MORBIDITIES 12 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DIE OF COVID: US STUDY
People with underlying health conditions like heart disease and diabetes are 12 times more likely to die and six times more likely to be hospitalised...5 December 2020
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CAN TAKING A VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENT PREVENT INFECTION WITH THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)?
Answer From William F. Marshall, III M.D.There isn't enough data to recommend use of vitamin D to prevent infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 or to...5 December 2020
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BRITISH STUDY'S CLAIM 10 MILLION PEOPLE A YEAR COULD DIE BECAUSE OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE DISMISSED AS 'UNRELIABLE'
An official estimate of deaths expected to be caused annually by antimicrobial resistance – cited by the United Nations and world leaders – is “unreliable”...5 December 2020
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A LATER BEDTIME LINKED WITH OBESITY FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6, STUDY SAYS
The study also indicates that later bedtimes may place children at increased risk of obesity -- even if they are getting 'enough' sleep over the...5 December 2020
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LIVING WITH THE PANDEMIC IF YOU ALREADY HAVE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
The COVID-19 epidemic may be especially challenging for those of us with mental health problems – wherever we are on that journey.5 December 2020
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FLU VACCINE LESS EFFECTIVE IN OBESE INDIVIDUALS
Not only is obesity a risk factor for flu complications, but it might actually make the flu vaccine less effective, says a study published online...5 December 2020
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FDA APPROVES NEW LIPID-LOWERING DRUG, BEMPEDOIC ACID
The oral, once-daily, non-statin drug was cleared for adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or established ASCVD.5 December 2020
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HUNT FOR CAUSE OF VAPING ILLNESS SUGGESTS MULTIPLE MECHANISMS OF DAMAGE
The leading hypothesis for the appearance of deadly lung problems does not fit with all presentations of the illnessExperts remain perplexed about what is causing...5 December 2020
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TOWARDS A UNIVERSAL FLU VACCINE
A better understanding of the immune response to influenza is driving development of vaccines that protect against many strains of the virus.5 December 2020
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SWEDISH RESEARCHERS DEVELOP NANO-RUBBER THAT COULD REPLACE HUMAN TISSUE
Introducing foreign objects and materials into the body is fraught with difficulties – from rejection to serious infections which can sometimes be life-threatening. But what...5 December 2020
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FDA APPROVES NEW MASK-CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AMID PRESSURE
(TNS) — In a quick about-face, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, responding to criticism from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, has granted expanded approval for...5 December 2020
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SHANGHAI SCIENTISTS' DISEASE BREAKTHROUGH
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s happen when neurons die. So far, there is no cure but Shanghai scientists have found a way to...5 December 2020
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DUTCH COURT APPROVES EUTHANASIA IN CASES OF ADVANCED DEMENTIA
Doctors in the Netherlands can no longer be prosecuted for carrying out euthanasia on dementia patients who have previously given written consent.5 December 2020
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CORONAVIRUS ALERT: RARE SYNDROME SEEN IN UK CHILDREN
NHS doctors have been warned to look out for a rare but dangerous reaction in children that may be linked to coronavirus infection.5 December 2020
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