(HealthDay)—People struggling with obesity fared poorly during the COVID-19 lockdowns earlier this year, with their weight-control plans flying off the
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Age gates on alcohol websites are ineffective, research shows
“Age gates” that aim to keep underage users off alcohol websites are mostly ineffective, a Texas A&M University alcohol researcher
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Study shows whole-fruit vitamin C boosts feelings of vitality
A University of Otago study has shown adults low in dietary vitamin C can improve their feelings of vitality by
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There’s a gene for detecting that fishy smell, olfactory GWAS shows
For many people, the smell of fish is rather strong and unpleasant. But some people carry a mutation in a
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COVID-19 ICU Patients Have High Risk of Clots, Research Shows
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 — Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face an increased risk of developing dangerous blood clots, a new review
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Study shows social media policies can curb HPV vaccine misinformation
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease and the primary cause of several cancers. Recent estimates indicate
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Behind Victoria’s decision to open primary schools to all students: report shows COVID transmission is rare
At the weekend, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews announced all the state’s primary school kids would return to school for Term
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Analysis shows high level of SARS-CoV-2 contamination in patient toilets, staff and public areas in hosptials
A systematic review of evidence being presented at this week’s ESCMID Conference on Coronavirus Disease shows that air around patients
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This video shows just how easily COVID-19 could spread when people sing together
Production of the reality TV show The Masked Singer was shut down last month after several crew members were infected
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Testing the deceased could provide additional surveillance methods during pandemic, study shows
Testing for the coronavirus on those who have died could supplement other forms of surveillance and serve as a possible
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