New study: Evidence clearly favors taxing sugary drinks
New Zealand should follow the UK and more than 30 other countries in introducing a tax on sugary drinks to
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First study identifies risk factors associated with death in adults hospitalised with new coronavirus disease in Wuhan
Being of an older age, showing signs of sepsis, and having blood clotting issues when admitted to hospital are key
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New high-tech mouthwash uses light to kill harmful bacteria on teeth
Nearly every person in the world gets cavities in their teeth at some point in their lives, and about 70%
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Cancer researchers identify new areas in human genomes linked to skin cancer risk
An Indiana University cancer researcher has identified eight new genomic regions that increase a person’s risk for skin cancer. Jiali
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Do masks offer protection from new virus? It depends
People around the world are buying up protective face masks in hopes of keeping the new virus from China at
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Researchers discover a new diet-associated gut-microbe metabolite linked to cardiovascular disease
Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a gut microbe generated byproduct—phenylacetylglutamine (PAG) – that is linked to development of cardiovascular disease,
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New pieces added to the molecular puzzle of rheumatoid arthritis
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have revealed new details about how joint inflammation evolves in rheumatoid arthritis, and the
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Eating meat: links to chronic disease might be related to amino acids – new findings
Plant-based diets have been popular in the media recently, but research shows that going vegetarian or vegan isn’t only good
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New US coronavirus case may be 1st from unknown origin
A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel
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Alzheimer’s gene-mapping project proposed in New York state
A proposed project to map the genes of 1 million people in New York living with or at risk for
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