During pregnancy, women are more susceptible to severe respiratory infections from multiple viruses, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). ...
Apr 20, 2023
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Most of us know how good it feels to receive a hug from a loved one or hold hands with a partner. But what many of us may not realize is that touch is far more than just a simple physical sensation—it's an essential element ...
Apr 18, 2023
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Experiencing discrimination may increase the chance of dying, especially from cardiovascular-related causes, according to a new study that followed participants for nearly two decades.
Apr 5, 2023
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New research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst zeroes in on the root cause of adverse health effects from disruption of the body's circadian rhythms, which typically occurs from jet lag and rotating work shifts.
Apr 3, 2023
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Mental health disorders affect nearly one billion people worldwide and are a leading cause of suicide. In Switzerland, it is estimated that about 1.4 million people are affected by mental health issues and that approximately ...
Mar 29, 2023
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In a new study, University of California, Irvine researchers found that exposure to the compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, a component of cannabis) at a young age could lead to depleted ovarian follicles and matured eggs ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Videos appearing to show people experiencing severe side effects after allegedly receiving COVID-19 vaccines are making the rounds on social media as part of a renewed push from anti-vaccine movements to cast doubt on safety.
Jan 27, 2023
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As a growing number of older adults are experimenting with cannabis to help alleviate chronic symptoms, a new University of California San Diego School of Medicine study has identified a sharp increase in cannabis-related ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Major weather events such as last month's 6.4 magnitude California earthquake, tornados in Louisiana, and a "once-in-a-generation" multi-state winter storm caused major damage to homes across the US and disrupted daily lives. ...
Jan 4, 2023
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In August President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant measure ever adopted by the U.S. Congress to combat climate change. While the Act's measures to mitigate climate change have ...
Dec 21, 2022
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