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Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds
Mosquito-borne diseases are estimated to cause over 1 million deaths a year. mrs/Moment via Getty ImagesMosquitoes are the world’s deadliest...
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Polio was recently detected in sewage in the UK – here’s what else scientists look for in our wastewater
DedMityay/ShutterstockWe recently learned that poliovirus had been detected in sewage in north and east London between February and May 2022....
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Depeche Mode keyboardist Andrew Fletcher died of an aortic dissection – here’s what it is
It was revealed this week that Depeche Mode keyboardist Andrew “Fletch” Fletcher, died in May from an aortic dissection. Aortic...
Read moreClimate change is putting food safety at risk more often, and not just at picnics and parties – blackouts are a growing problem
Dairy, meats and eggs can get risky when left in warm conditions. Westend61 via Getty ImagesEvery year, almost 1 in...
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A growing number of women give birth at Catholic hospitals, where they do not receive the same reproductive health options – including birth control – provided at other hospitals
Research shows that short spacing between childbirth and another pregnancy comes with heightened health risks. Aleksandr Kirillov/EyeEm via Getty ImagesNow...
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What’s cellulitis? A dermatologist explains
The reddish pink rash spreads quickly. jlcampbell104/FlickrYour skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts of...
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An online life coaching program for female physicians decreases burnout, increases self-compassion and cures impostor syndrome, according to a new study
Physician burnout is more prevalent in women than men. ER Productions Limited/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short...
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The FDA and Juul are fighting over a vape ban, but the role of e-cigarettes in the world of tobacco abuse is not clear-cut
It is illegal for people under 21 to smoke e-cigarettes like Juuls, but adult use has come under scrutiny, too....
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Four ways to stop thinking the worst will happen when you’re stressed
Catastrophising can lead to undue stress and anxiety. Rawpixel.com/ ShutterstockImagine you have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Some...
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Life after a stroke: Family and friends provide nearly all post-hospital care, but who’s caring for the caregivers?
Caregivers may neglect their own health because they do not have time or energy to care for themselves. (Pexels/Pavel Danilyuk)Stroke...
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