Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The CDC updated its guidelines for holiday celebrations earlier this month, encouraging families to consider safe […]
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SARS-CoV-2 disrupts timing of immune response
Once an infection is under control, the body normally uses a biochemical messenger known as TGFβ to downgrade its immune response. In severe COVID-19, however, this messenger is released at […]
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Estonia tightens virus certificate criteria as cases rise
People in Estonia no longer can use negative test results to obtain the coronavirus certificates needed to attend sporting events, movie showings, indoor public meetings and other events. As of […]
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More than light detectors: The magic of your eyes’ pupils
The mechanisms we use to sense quantity are located in our pupils. This is the result of a study conducted by the School of Psychology of the University of Sydney, […]
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Parents were fine with sweeping school vaccination mandates five decades ago, but COVID-19 may be a different story
The ongoing battles over COVID-19 vaccination in the U.S. are likely to get more heated when the Food and Drug Administration authorizes emergency use of a vaccine for children ages […]
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Diabetes symptoms often ignored – the SEVEN telltale signs of diabetes
Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This […]
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Russia's COVID-19 cases hit record as some regions impose curbs
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia reported its highest single-day COVID-19 case tally since the start of the pandemic on Monday as some regions imposed a workplace shutdown to combat a surge […]
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Philippines to start vaccine mixing trials by early November
FILE PHOTO: A Filipino athlete is vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, in Manila, Philippines, May 28, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa LopezMANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines […]
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100 scientists urge WHO and the UK Government to take up vapes
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Vitamin B12 deficiency: Four behavioural changes which could be warnings signs
Lorraine: Dr Amir says spine could shrink if deficient in vitamin D We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of […]
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