Although mostly preventable, tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases in children worldwide, particularly in developing countries. If left untreated, cavities can…
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Findings in mice reveal possibilities for fetal drug therapy for deafness
New research led by hearing scientists at Oregon Health & Science University suggests an avenue to treat and prevent intractable genetic disorders before birth. Researchers…
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What are you looking at? ‘Virtual’ communication in the age of social distancing
From health care to education to media, social distancing across the globe due to coronavirus (COVID-19) has created the need to conduct business “virtually” using…
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First US infant death linked to COVID-19 reported in Illinois
The first infant death related to COVID-19 in the United States has been reported in the Chicago area today (March 28). “There has never before…
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Northern Ireland sportswear factory scrubs up in virus fight
As other factories fall silent due to the coronavirus, the din of production continues at O’Neills sportswear factory in Northern Ireland, where staff have pivoted…
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Kelly Clarkson Says She Used Her Son’s Potty While Self-Isolating in Montana
When you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go. Kelly Clarkson resorted to desperate measures when the plumbing froze in her Montana cabin while she and her…
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Homeless people receive less treatment in hospitals for heart attacks, have higher readmission rates
Homelessness has become a social crisis and public health problem around the world, affecting people of all ages. Most homeless people are at a disadvantage…
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8 Reasons You Should Pee in the Shower & Not Feel Gross About It
Come on, you can admit it. You’ve totally peed in the shower before. It’s not something that usually comes up in dinner conversation, but we’ve…
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A 'Shelter In Place' Order Might Be The Next Step To Contain The Novel Coronavirus
The mayor of New York City is considering issuing a “shelter in place order” amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic. This follows similar actions take in…
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The doctor gap: In rural America, it’s all hands on deck
Dr. Jennifer Cobanov had been tracking her young thyroid patient for years. The girl’s antibody levels were elevated, but her thyroid functioned normally. Then, routine…
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