Scientists uncover the structural mechanism of coronavirus receptor binding
The spike protein on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus can adopt at least ten distinct structural states, when in
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Trans young adults risk homelessness, racism when migrating in search of gender affirmation, safety
Young transgender adults often relocate to cities like San Francisco where they feel safer and have access to adequate health
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Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee
An extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing
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'Microaggressions silence women of colour': BFFs tackle racism in wellness
Being mistaken for the only other woman of colour in the office. Constantly having your name mispronounced. Being told you’re
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NAMS updates guidance for genitourinary syndrome of menopause
(HealthDay)—In a position statement from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), published in the September issue of Menopause, updated recommendations
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Autistic adults have a higher rate of physical health conditions
Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a
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People prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out by a combination of apps and humans, study shows
People prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out by a combination of apps and humans, a new study shows.
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Mum lost four litres of blood and risked a hysterectomy after traumatic birth
When Emma Lambert, 26, from Chorley, Lancashire, was due her second baby in October 2017, it was agreed that she
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An opt-out organ donor system could address Canada’s shortage of organs for transplant
In 2018, there were 4,351 Canadians on waiting lists for an organ transplant. In the same year, 223 Canadians died
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Scientists decipher role of a stress response gene
Scientists have long known that chronic stress experienced early in life, or even chronic prenatal exposure to maternal stress hormones
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