Study discovers the role of the nervous system in controlling how we run
A joint study by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CU Medicine), Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and
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Inequality of opportunity drags down everyone’s motivation
Unequal compensation reduces people’s motivation to work, even among those who stand to benefit from unfair advantages, finds a new
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New treatment possibilities for young women diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer
A recent finding by researchers at the BC Cancer Research Institute and the University of British Columbia (UBC) may offer
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Rubenstein named director of pediatric allergy and pulmonary medicine division
Ronald C. Rubenstein, MD, PhD, a highly regarded physician-scientist with expertise in cystic fibrosis, has been named director of the
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Have to wear sanitary pad with diaper for hours: Female doctors on challenges of wearing PPE
Even as one takes extra precautions, wearing a sanitary pad or tampon for a long duration increases the risk of
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COVID-19: How the lockdown has affected the health of the poor in South Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked substantial damage on human lives and the economy in South Africa. But the impact of
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Aspirated consonants may promote the spread of COVID-19, linguist says
According to a linguist from RUDN University, the number of COVID-19 cases in a country might be related to the
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‘Social smokers’ face disproportionate risk of death from lung disease and lung cancer
‘Social smokers’ are more than twice as likely to die of lung disease and more than eight times as likely
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Study finds hospital-diagnosed overweight or obesity linked with markedly higher risk of death over 40 years
Individuals whose overweight or obesity is diagnosed in hospital are 60% more likely to die compared to the general population,
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Blacks have higher incidence of cerebral venous thrombosis
(HealthDay)—Black Americans have a higher incidence of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) compared with other races, according to a study published
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