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What is herd immunity? A public health expert and a medical laboratory scientist explain

The term herd immunity means that enough of a population has gained immunity to stifle a pathogen's spread. You can think of herd immunity as being similar to fire starting in a field: If the field is dry and filled with ...

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Men less likely than women to connect individual or societal factors to cancer, chronic disease

Men are less likely than women to connect personal behavior such as tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy diet or lack of exercise with increased risk of cancer or chronic disease, according to a recent study by University of ...

Nov 3, 2021

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Which older adults are getting their flu shots and COVID boosters?

With two viruses threatening to make older adults sick this winter, a new poll shows most people over 50 have gotten vaccines to protect them against both influenza and coronavirus, or plan to. And a majority of those who ...

Nov 3, 2021

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Researchers have succeeded in identifying the proteins in the coronavirus that can damage blood vessels

Nearly two years since becoming a global pandemic that has killed millions of people, the mystery of which proteins in the SARS-CoV-2 virus are responsible for severe vascular damage that could even lead to heart attack or ...

Nov 3, 2021

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Q&A: Is the common cold really much worse this year?

Many people are reporting the "worst cold ever". But are colds really much worse this year? And, if so, what is causing it? We asked consultant microbiologist Fidelma Fitzpatrick to explain.

Nov 3, 2021

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Study highlights challenges, strategies for students recovering from alcoholism

A qualitative study of college students who are in recovery for alcoholism identifies areas of uncertainty that the students struggle with related to their sobriety. The study also outlines some of the strategies students ...

Nov 3, 2021

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A quick, high-yield synthesis of molnupiravir, an investigational COVID antiviral pill

As SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread and mutate, it's important to identify new treatment options. Molnupiravir is an investigational oral antiviral being developed for the treatment of COVID-19, and has been submitted for review ...

Nov 3, 2021

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Clinical trial gives hope of new treatment for aggressive eye cancer

A potentially game-changing trial involving University of Liverpool researchers has shown how an immunotherapy drug can prolong the life of patients with an aggressive form of eye cancer.

Nov 3, 2021

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Daylight saving time is doing far more harm than good, according to sleep scientists

Twice a year, every year, Americans dutifully change the clocks throughout their homes, cars and offices in service of daylight saving time. But if losing an hour of sleep or suddenly being expected to stay up an hour after ...

Nov 3, 2021

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New research aims to make prescribing of medication safer for people in prison

Manchester-based researchers have taken an important step towards making it safer for people in prison who are prescribed medication.

Nov 3, 2021

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