Archive: 10/02/2021

Can strep throat make tics worse in kids?

Exposure to the bacteria that causes strep throat does not appear to make Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders worse in children and teens, according to a study published in the February 10, 2021, online issue ...

Feb 10, 2021

Study finds fewer older people are having strokes

A new study has found that people age 70 and older are having fewer strokes, and fewer people of all ages are dying from the disease. The study, which examined the population of Denmark, is published in the February 10, 2021, ...

Feb 10, 2021

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Brain tumor study reveals surprising gene deletion and method to overcome drug resistance

In far too many cases over the years, scientists have discovered promising new cancer treatments, only to report later that the tumor cells found ways to become resistant. These disappointing results have made overcoming ...

Feb 10, 2021

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Mobile game that uses implicit learning improved children's short-term food choices

Rates of overweight and obesity in children are rising around the world, with serious long-term consequences for health and health care costs. In prior research, video and mobile games have helped children eat healthier and ...

Feb 10, 2021

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EU regulator wants vaccine data on mutation protection

Europe's medicines regulator said Wednesday it has asked all developers to probe whether their vaccines offer protection against new coronavirus mutations, with a view to issuing new guidelines for manufacturers.

Feb 10, 2021

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Germany to reopen schools, hairdressers as virus cases drop

German officials agreed Wednesday to reopen schools and hairdressers in the coming weeks, while extending much of the country's coronavirus lockdown until March 7 amid concern that new virus variants could reverse the decline ...

Feb 10, 2021

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NY allows stadiums to reopen for sports, entertainment

Large arenas and stadiums in New York can soon reopen for sports and entertainment at 10% of their normal capacity under a plan announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday, despite concern from public health experts about ...

Feb 10, 2021

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COVID containment measures in Philly associated with rise in gun violence

While the COVID-19 pandemic brought most of the country to a standstill in March 2020, Philadelphia trauma surgeons noticed an alarming trend in the incidence of firearm violence. Instead of decreasing with containment measures, ...

Feb 10, 2021

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Risk of death from COVID-19 3.5 times higher than from flu

A new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) found that the risk of death from COVID-19 was 3.5 times higher than from influenza.

Feb 10, 2021

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Researchers discover energy drinks' harmful effects on heart

A team of researchers, led by a Texas A&M University professor, has found that some energy drinks have adverse effects on the muscle cells of the heart.

Feb 10, 2021

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