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Coffee might decrease chances of getting Covid: Study
The study also concluded that coffee consumption lowered the risk of pneumonia amongst the elderly
Scientists discover new vulnerability in coronavirus
The spike protein of the coronavirus contains its binding site, which adheres to host cells and enables it to enter and infect the body
This wearable covid sensor could help monitor symptoms early, manage disease better
Northwestern university and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago have jointly developed a wireless sensor to monitor COVID-19 symptoms.
Humidifier may help sleep apnea patients stick with treatment
Apnea that isn’t properly treated has been linked with excessive daytime sleepiness, heart attacks, heart failure.
More women may be experiencing depression during pregnancy
Another factor is that people don’t live as close to family as they once did.
Gene critical for male sex development identified
As we begin to understand the genetic underpinnings of these disorders, we can improve our care of these patients.
Pediatricians urged to warn vulnerable kids away from '13 Reasons Why' Netflix series
One of the best practices is not to portray suicide, period.
Losing sleep might make it harder to lose body fat
If sleep is inadequate, this may be a reason for the extra weight.
Obesity, overweight tied to shorter life, more years with heart disease
Some research in recent years has suggested that overweight people may live longer than their normal-weight counterparts.
Novel protein mat can soak up pollution: study
This opens the door to the creation of larger mats that could soak up toxic chemicals in places like war zones.