Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Countries with confirmed cases of coronavirus
A SARS-like virus has claimed 17 lives since emerging on December 31 in a market in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Jan 23, 2020
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Can schools really reopen safely?
(HealthDay)—As parts of the United States begin to reopen, two big questions loom for parents—how quickly can kids get back to school and can it be done safely?
May 11, 2020
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Clinical trial acupuncture proves effectiveness for weight control
The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong Kong Baptist University recently completed a clinical trial on the use of acupuncture for weight control. After an eight-week treatment, the participants' average body weight decreased ...
Jul 3, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The mysterious disappearance of the first SARS virus, and why we need a vaccine for the current one
Some people question why the current coronavirus has brought the world to standstill while a previous deadly coronavirus, SARS, did not.
May 5, 2020
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Are you wearing gloves or a mask to the shops? You might be doing it wrong
Many people in the community are wearing face masks and gloves in an attempt to protect themselves against the coronavirus.
May 12, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reveals three or four doses of mRNA vaccines remain effective in preventing omicron infection
An international research team has provided one of the first real-world estimates of vaccine effectiveness against omicron infections, irrespective of symptoms or severity. From a serological survey of 5,310 blood donors ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The science is in: Masks save lives and can help us safely reopen our communities
Despite all the political controversy about whether masks should be required or not, the science is clear: Face coverings tamp down the spread of COVID-19.
Jul 28, 2020
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Almost half in virus-hit Austria ski resort have antibodies: study
Almost half of the population of an Austrian alpine resort hit by a coronavirus outbreak have antibodies, indicating they had been infected in the pandemic, researchers said on Thursday.
Jun 25, 2020
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Diabetes
Death rates among people with type 2 diabetes have declined in many countries including Australia, Canada and the US
People with type 2 diabetes are living longer, with a new study suggesting that health management strategies developed in recent decades may be working.
Jan 10, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How emotions may result in hiring, workplace bias
Job applicants who want to appear calm and collected might be at a disadvantage. According to a new Stanford study, American employers are more likely to favor excited over relaxed candidates.
Jul 6, 2018
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