Not all pregnant women are universally screened for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Ontario, even though this screening is recommended,
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Neuropilin-1 drives SARS-CoV-2 infectivity, finds breakthrough study
In a major breakthrough an international team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, has potentially identified what makes
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Media’s reporting on gun violence does not reflect reality, study finds
A new study, led by the doctors who regularly treat gunshot victims, examined the way the media covers shootings and
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Study linking 28 genes to developmental disorders to mean diagnoses for about 500 families
Research into the causes of developmental disorders has identified 285 genes linked to these conditions, including 28 newly-associated genes. Published
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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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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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Studies show: High prevalence of infection among children who were in contact with their own age group
A latest study on the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of Covid-19 in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu has found a
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Feeding C-section newborns their mother’s poop may help build healthy microbiota: study
Infants delivered by cesarean section have an increased risk of developing asthma and allergies as babies and toddlers, probably because
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New study delves into COVID-19 dreams
How are you sleeping? If you’ve been having strange dreams or lingering nightmares during the pandemic, you’re not alone. New
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Exposing Babies to Wheat Very Early Might Prevent Celiac Disease: Study
TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2020 — Childhood risk for developing the allergic/autoimmune disorder known as celiac disease might be eliminated if
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