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BONNIE ESTRIDGE: Don’t call Monika my carer… she’s my friend and personal shopper!
Elderflowers smell to me like summer. Well elderflower cordial does, diluted with sparkling water. I’m addicted to the stuff –…
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China, Australia ramp up COVID curbs as Delta variant spreads
Malaysians took part in a rare anti-government rally over in Kuala Lumpur over Covid-related restrictions. China and Australia ramped up…
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ISABEL OAKESHOTT: ‘My day with a frazzled GP is proof seeing your patients face to face saves lives’
Last month, I shared a picture with my Twitter followers of a sign taped to the door of my local…
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New guidance aims to slash the time it takes to spot IBS to a matter of weeks
When Holly Newby came round after emergency surgery to remove her appendix, she was looking forward to a future free…
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HEALTH NOTES: Having wisdom teeth removed could super-boost your taste buds, study finds
HEALTH NOTES: Having wisdom teeth removed could super-boost your taste buds, study finds By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 17:01…
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China says Delta variant behind virus surge
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain China raced Saturday to contain its worst coronavirus outbreak in months, as health officials blamed the…
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Doctors in Saudi separate Yemeni baby from twin
A team of doctors in Saudi Arabia has separated a Yemeni baby from her parasitic twin, authorities said, marking their…
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Data shows it’s NOT just Republicans refusing the COVID vaccine
As cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant surge across the United States, some liberal commentators are blaming ‘selfish’ Republicans for…
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China outbreak spreads as WHO sounds alarm on Delta
China’s worst surge of coronavirus infections in months spread to two more areas. Mushrooming outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta…
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Canada official: 4th virus wave possible if steps not taken
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Canada’s chief public health officer said Friday that the country could face a fourth wave of…
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West African health officials race to vaccinate amid spikes
In this Wednesday, July 28, 2021 file photo, a health worker administers a dose of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine by Johnson…
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Two more parts of China report COVID outbreaks
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain China raced Saturday to contain its worst coronavirus outbreak in months as fresh cases were reported…
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Researchers find gaps in clinical trial data sharing
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Access to clinical-trial data helps doctors make informed prescribing decisions and promotes good science, but a…
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Obstetrician groups recommend COVID vaccine during pregnancy
In this May 7, 2020 file photo, a pregnant woman waits in a food pantry line at St. Mary’s Church…
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New report assesses effects of time sat down on mental health in pandemic
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The study assessed the impact of sitting time and physical activity on mental health during the…
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Olympian’s exit spotlights pressure on athletes
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Many were shocked by U.S. gymnast Simone Biles’ decision this week to withdraw from a premier…
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Cyprus to start COVID-19 vaccination of children 12 and over
Cyprus will start the voluntary COVID-19 vaccination of children over age 12 next week using mRNA shots produced by Pfizer/BioNTech…
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CDC team: ‘War has changed’ as delta variant dangers emerge
Face mask requirements are posted at the various entrances at the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium where COVID-19 vaccinations are being…
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Some Missouri residents getting COVID shots in secret, fearing loved ones’ ire
(HealthDay)—Some Missourians are sneaking off to get COVID-19 shots because their family and friends would disapprove, a doctor says. “They’ve…
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The influence of coping strategies on the long-term impacts of bullying
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Peer victimization, or bullying, is a common experience in high school and one whose negative impacts…
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A promising tool for translational research into Phelan-McDermid syndrome and autism spectrum disorders
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai have identified specific…
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New research on the brain’s relay processes could guide treatment for certain brain disorders
Vandana Sampathkumar looks at images from mice brains to study the thalamus at the center of the brain. Credit: Nidhi…
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Crucial new molecular mechanisms and biomarkers in ovarian cancer
Cancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of Health UT Southwestern faculty have discovered what appears to be an…
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Race-free equations for glomerular filtration rate compared
(HealthDay)—The chronic kidney disease (CKD) Epidemiology Consortium estimated glomerular filtration rate cystatin C (eGFRcys), the only guideline-recommended equation that does…
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A novel noninvasive MRI methodology for unprecedented level of stroke lesion analysis
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Improving the quality of the information extracted from non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) about what is…
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Study reveals source of DNA mutations in melanoma
Melanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain — this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 The…
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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Could statins help beat long-Covid? It’s just one of many treatments being tested
There are some things you never fully appreciate until they are gone, such as your sense of smell and being…
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EU to get 40 mn more Moderna jabs in Q3: medicines agency
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The EU’s medicines watchdog said on Friday that the bloc was likely to get 40 million…
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Almost a QUARTER of Covid patients admitted to NHS hospitals are being treated for OTHER illnesses
Nearly a quarter of patients admitted to hospital with Covid in England are actually getting treated for a different condition,…
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Estate agent filmed getting England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty in a headlock pleads guilty
An estate agent filmed with his arm around England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty in central London has admitted assault…
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Gene mutation weakens virus-fighting protein in the gut, causing rare inflammatory bowel disease
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, in collaboration with national and international researchers, have identified a genetic mutation…
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Cooking with coal or wood associated with increased risk of major eye diseases
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study involving nearly half a million people in China reveals a clear link between cooking…
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Britain’s Covid cases fall for ninth day: UK records 29,622 positive tests in 19% drop week-on-week
Covid hospitalisations in England have fallen for first time since third wave took off, official figures revealed today in another…
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Indian Delta variant now accounts for 75% of cases in New York and 72% of cases in NYC
Indian ‘Delta’ variant now accounts for 75% of all COVID-19 cases in New York State and 72% of infections in…
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6 people test positive for COVID-19 after Caribbean cruise
In this March 14, 2020 file photo, Royal Caribbean International cruise ship docked at PortMiami in Miami. Six passengers from…
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Unvaccinated Americans are most likely to be young, male, black and from a rural area
Unvaccinated Americans are most likely to be younger, male, black and living in a rural area, a DailyMail.com analysis of…
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Dual-drug therapy shows promise for treating alcohol use disorder
Credit: CC0 Public Domain UCSF researchers have leveraged two new molecules, one of which is currently in clinical oncology trials,…
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Pandemic numbers: COVID surged around the world this week
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The COVID-19 pandemic continued to surge around the world this week, especially in the United States…
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Covid US: Florida woman who didn’t want vaccine due to being pregnant is hospitalized with infection
A Florida woman who didn’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine because she was pregnant ended up in intensive care…
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Pupils mirror perception of social interaction
Fig 1. A “second-person” perspective social interaction and a “third-person” perspective social interaction. Credit: Yuhui Cheng Humans are endowed with…
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Reducing maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Incomplete vital registrations systems mean that causes of death during pregnancy and childbirth are poorly understood…
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Seasonality of COVID-19 confirmed
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As the novel coronavirus has raced around the world, experts have wondered whether it would behave…
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Biosensors embedded in bandages could monitor diabetic foot wounds to prevent amputations
Credit: University of Alberta It was sparked by a chance conversation. Simon Palfreyman and Manisha Gupta got to talking about…
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Researchers uncover new understanding of cancer cell telomere survival mechanisms
Human chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASA Research published in Science Signaling identifies new ways that telomeres…
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Cats might be purrfect model for human genetics research
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Dogs may be man’s best friend, but cats may hold critical keys to humans’ health. Our…
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Study: Better sun protection needed for young rowers during competition
A rower with dosimeter in place to measure UVR exposure. The damage to skin and eyes accumulates over a person’s…
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Britons are now suffering FOWO because of Covid, gym says
Do YOU have ‘FOWO’? Britons whose fitness levels slipped during Covid lockdowns are now suffering from the fear of working…
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Philippines orders 13 million into lockdown over Delta fears
Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles isolated from a patient. Credit: NIAID The Philippines will send more than 13…
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States race to use COVID-19 vaccines before they expire
This Saturday, March 6, 2021 file photo shows vials of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in Denver.…
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Vitamin D supplements ineffective treatment for painful IBS symptoms
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Vitamin D supplements are not an effective treatment for easing painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome…
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