What’s your blood pressure? For most people, this is an easy question, a fundamental measurement taken at every doctor’s visit. Many supermarkets have free stations to check it. Even smart…
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Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found a noninvasive brain imaging procedure to be an objective and reliable way to identify individuals whose performance has been impaired by THC, the…
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Multiple sclerosis, a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure, is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus, according to…
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People who consume high amounts of olive oil may lower their risk of premature death overall and from specific causes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease, according to a…
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An additional “booster” dose of Moderna or Pfizer mRNA-based vaccine is needed to provide immunity against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study…
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Based on the quick rise and precipitous drop of Omicron in South Africa, Harvard experts are cautiously hopeful about a possible decline of the surging COVID variant in the very…
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Chicago’s public school system closed this week when the teachers’ union and the city clashed over in-person learning amid a spike in Omicron cases. The Gazette sought reaction from public…
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The Impact of Pandemic Drinking on Mental Health: A Wake-Up Call Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges to individuals worldwide. With social distancing measures in place, many people…
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The Evolutionary Significance of Maternal Effects on Offspring Introduction In the realm of evolutionary biology, much attention has been given to the genetic influences on the survival and reproductive success…
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Early Stage Lung Cancer May Be Detected from a Drop of Blood Detecting lung cancer in its early stages has always been a challenge, with many cases going undiagnosed until…