Researchers have gained a better understanding of the complexity of the environment in which T cells thrive and, by extension, the tolerance mechanisms of these cells which are an obstacle […]
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Children who take steroids at increased risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, blood clots
Children who take oral steroids to treat asthma or autoimmune diseases have an increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and blood clots, according to Rutgers researchers. The study, which […]
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ACM Awards Nominee Cam Opens Up About Origin of Daughter Lucy Marvel's 'Classic, Old Soul Name'
Cam's baby girl has one unique moniker — with a sweet family tie. The country singer, 35, spoke with PEOPLE correspondent Jeremy Parsons on Tuesday for PeopleTV's Red Carpet Live: […]
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A Pesco-Mediterranean Diet and Intermittent Fasting Can Help Your Heart
A recent study indicates that the Pesco-Mediterranean diet, when combined with intermittent fasting, may lower the risk of heart disease. The diet involves eating plants, nuts, whole grains, extra-virgin olive […]
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T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity
Ever since SARS-CoV-2 first appeared, researchers have been trying to understand whether sometimes the immune system does more harm than good during the acute phase of COVID-19. The latest study […]
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Extent of India’s COVID nudge campaign revealed
The Government of India’s use of nudge theory in the first three months of the pandemic helped to tackle the virus on numerous fronts, a new study suggests. India has […]
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Narcissistic personality disorder: Inflated sense of importance
This mental health disorder includes an inflated sense of importance, a deep need for excessive admiration, fragile self-esteem and troubled relationships. Narcissistic personality disorder—one of several types of personality disorders—is […]
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Nearly 60 coronavirus tests undergo performance checks by FDA
Coronavirus tests: which one should you take? New coronavirus tests are being developed every day. The Trump administration just ordered 150 million rapid antigen tests from Abbott Laboratories, but how […]
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COVID-19: Antibody fragment could prevent infection
Research suggests that an antibody fragment, or “nanobody,” can neutralize SARS-CoV-2. The authors also say that it is possible to produce the nanobody cheaply and at scale, making it a […]
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Coronavirus 'sexual distancing,' decrease in STD testing sees drop in reported cases during pandemic
What are the most common STDs? Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are becoming increasingly prevalent in the U.S. Though often curable, these STDs require treatment in order to avoid serious complications. […]
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