With the imminent arrival of coronavirus vaccines that will need to be stored at ultra-low temperatures, US companies are gearing up for a massive logistical…
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Could Tanning Raise a Woman’s Odds for Endometriosis?
FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2020 — Young women who regularly visit tanning salons may have an increased risk of developing endometriosis, a new study suggests….
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No ‘one-size-fits-all solution’ for children exposed to domestic violence, researchers say
Some of the most affected by domestic violence are also the youngest. Each year, more than 6% of all children in the United States are…
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AMA Pushes for Widespread Telehealth Adoption
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2, 2020 — At a Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy to…
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Unexpected finding reveals new target for aggressive form of lung cancer
Targeted therapies are currently available for about one-third of people with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common kind of lung cancer. These drugs inhibit cancer cells…
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Moving toward accessible healthcare for all in sub-Saharan Africa
Achieving universal access to healthcare is a key development priority and a major target of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 3. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Moderna Announces the European Commission’s Approval of Advance Purchase Agreement for Initial 80 Million Doses of mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 25, 2020– Moderna, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative…
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Young adults, unfairly blamed for COVID-19 spread, now face stress and uncertain futures
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic there was an enormous amount of concern and attention focused on elderly people—and for good reason: people over…
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Scientists develop new gene therapy for eye disease
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a new gene therapy approach that offers promise for one day treating an eye disease that leads to…
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Hungry and out of work: What life is like for young British people under COVID-19
Leo (all names of project participants have been changed to protect their identity) is a 22-year-old living in Edinburgh. He was working part-time in hospitality…
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