In the English-speaking world, dyslexia is a familiar learning disorder. Most people are likely to have known someone who found
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The COVID-19 pandemic may make getting health insurance harder. Here’s why
The high cost of treating COVID-19, its long-term health complications for those who recover, and the economic ramifications of the
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Twinkling, star-shaped brain cells may hold the key to why, how we sleep
A new study published today in the journal Current Biology suggests that star-shaped brain cells known as astrocytes could be
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Nigerian scientists have identified seven lineages of SARS-CoV-2: Why it matters
By the first week of August 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic had caused about 654,000 deaths worldwide. In Nigeria, as of
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Study of nose and throat reveals why people with COVID-19 may lose their sense of smell
Researchers studying tissue removed from patients noses during surgery believe they may have discovered the reason why so many people
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Many writers say they can actually hear the voices of their characters – here’s why
Many famous writers claim it’s the characters who actually drive the plot, create the dialog, and essentially “do their own
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Genetic variant may explain why some women don’t need pain relief during childbirth
Women who do not need pain relief during childbirth may be carriers of a key genetic variant that acts a
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Why sunglasses are a must-wear
A good pair of sunglasses is much more than a fashion statement. They are an investment in your health says
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Why short-term forecasts can be better than models for predicting how pandemics evolve
Confirmed COVID-19 cases have now passed 10 million: what will they be next week, globally and in your country? Having
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Why changing sleeping position can beat back pain
Why changing sleeping position can beat back pain…so which of these tricks really work? Antonia Hoyle questioned if sleeping position
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