Figurative language, by which the speaker intends to communicate something other than what is actually said by the words used, is commonplace in human communication….
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Vampire myths originated with a real blood disorder
The concept of a vampire predates Bram Stoker’s tales of Count Dracula—probably by several centuries. But did vampires ever really exist? In 1819, 80 years…
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Children with disabilities need oral hygiene support
An International Islamic University Malaysia study highlights the need for strong oral hygiene awareness among school staff caring for disabled children. A high incidence of…
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Want to help with COVID-19 research? If you tested positive, share your genetic makeup with DNA testing sites
DNA testing companies like Ancestry.com and 23andMe are using their expertise in the fight against COVID-19. Ancestry.com’s study is available only to its members, but…
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Stassi Schroeder Reveals the Sex of Her 1st Child With Beau Clark
Breaking her silence! Stassi Schroeder addressed her pregnancy for the first time by sharing a gender reveal almost two weeks after Us Weekly broke the…
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So Sweet! Prince William Snuggles With George, Charlotte and Louis: Photos
A double holiday. Sunday, June 21, serves as both Father’s Day and Prince William‘s 38th birthday — which means the family is celebrating. “Thank you…
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Team finds convalescent plasma safe for diverse patients with COVID-19
Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have found investigational convalescent plasma to be safe following transfusion in a diverse group of 20,000 patients. The findings—from the…
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Globally, 11 percent of children live with one of four disabilities
(HealthDay)—Overall, 11.2 percent of the 2.6 billion children and adolescents worldwide had one of the following in 2017: childhood epilepsy, intellectual disability, vision loss, or…
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Researchers identify potent antibody cocktail with potential to treat COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) evaluated several human antibodies to determine the most potent combination to be mixed in a…
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Innovative project solves testing swab shortage with 3-D-printed swabs
An innovative effort launched in April and led by a fellow in the UCLA Biodesign program has yielded positive results, solving the health system’s shortage…
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