Amid the rapidly evolving global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that has already had profound effects on public health and
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New approaches to treating obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes
In the 21st century, the search for methods of treating noncommunicable diseases, such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes are
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Molecular mechanisms and methods used to detect COVID-19 infection
Molecular mechanism of infection in cells: The cellular entry of coronaviruses depends on the binding of proteins with viral spicules
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Patients’ and doctors’ preferences for providing reproductive health care in primary care settings
The role of primary care physicians continues to expand to meet the increasing demand for more comprehensive and complex services.
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Blood pressure awareness and control rates in Canadians are slipping alarmingly, particularly among women
In a new study that draws attention to a growing cardiovascular health concern, investigators report that an increasing number of
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Historical coronaviruses show evidence of seasonality and immunity
Using historical data, a UCL research team has found that levels of infection from three common coronaviruses appear to have
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Virtual karaoke and museum tours: Older people can cope with loneliness in isolation
Social distancing is rapidly becoming a way of life as Australia fights the outbreak of COVID-19. This is especially important
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Costco Is Now Refusing Returns on In-Demand Items Like Rice and Toilet Paper
Notices posted at Costco this week indicate the store is no longer accepting returns on key items that many are
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Walmart Is Selling Easter Eggs Filled with Cheez-Its and Mini Pop-Tarts
My favorite question to break the ice with a new group of people is: Would you rather have a pint
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What is lactic acid? (And where does it come from?)
Lactic acid, or lactate, is a chemical byproduct of anaerobic respiration — the process by which cells produce energy without
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