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New tool predicts risks of hospital admission and death from COVID-19

A new risk tool, developed by UK researchers to predict a person's risk of being admitted to hospital and dying from COVID-19 has been published by The BMJ today.

Oct 20, 2020

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Steroid inhalers / pills for asthma linked to heightened risk of brittle bones and fractures

Taking steroid inhalers or tablets to treat asthma or control flare-ups is linked to a heightened risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and increased vulnerability to broken bones (fragility fractures), finds research published ...

Oct 20, 2020

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Drinking green tea and coffee daily linked to lower death risk in people with diabetes

Drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee is linked to a lower risk of dying from any cause among people with type 2 diabetes, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.

Oct 20, 2020

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Pandemic putting Americans under great mental strain, poll finds

(HealthDay)—COVID-19, health care, the economy, systemic racism and the presidential election are a threat to the nation's mental health, according to an American Psychological Association (APA) poll.

Oct 20, 2020

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Iran breaks its record for most new virus cases in one day

Iran on Tuesday reported its highest single-day toll of new coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic with more than 5,000 new infections, as the country struggles to cope with a surge in transmission.

Oct 20, 2020

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Leaders in US, Europe divided on response to surging virus

Virus cases are surging across Europe and many U.S. states, but responses by leaders are miles apart, with officials in Ireland, France and elsewhere imposing curfews and restricting gatherings even as some U.S. governors ...

Oct 20, 2020

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Light pollution may increase biting behavior at night in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes

Artificial light abnormally increases mosquito biting behavior at night in a species that typically prefers to bite people during the day, according to research from the University of Notre Dame that was published in The ...

Oct 20, 2020

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The dangers of hypertension in young adults

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant risk factor for heart disease and other major health issues. A recent JAMA study shows a large number of Americans between the ages of 18 and 44 aren't even aware that ...

Oct 20, 2020

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One way to prevent cancer: Map the fundamentals of how cells go awry

Someday, scientists may be able to prevent cancer by controlling two proteins that operate deep inside the quagmire of epigenetic cell fate transitions, a new paper suggests.

Oct 20, 2020

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Most home health aides 'can't afford not to work'—even when lacking PPE

In March, Sue Williams-Ward took a new job, with a $1-an-hour raise.

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