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Ivermectin is a Nobel Prize-winning wonder drug – but not for COVID-19
While ivermectin was originally used to treat river blindness, it has also been repurposed to treat other human parasitic infections....
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What is family estrangement? A relationship expert describes the problem and research agenda
Almost 70 million people in the U.S. report being estranged from a family member. Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy/Getty...
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E-cigarettes get FDA approval: 5 essential reads on the harms and benefits of vaping
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Lyme carditis: Things can get complicated when Lyme disease affects heart function
Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi carried by ticks, can lead to Lyme carditis, a serious complication that affects heart...
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Cannabis store openings in Canada only slightly affected the number of users
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Mental health declined during the pandemic but some people with depression improved – new research
a35mmporhora/ShutterstockDepression and anxiety disorders increased by over a quarter globally in 2020, according to a recent review of 48 scientific...
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Vaccination against COVID-19 supports a healthy pregnancy by protecting both mother and child – an immunologist explains the maternal immune response
Pregnancy poses significant risks for severe illness or death from COVID-19, for both mother and baby. ArtMarie/E+ via Getty ImagesThe...
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How does smoking marijuana affect academic performance? Two researchers explain how it can alter more than just moods
Marijuana use among college students during the pandemic reached record highs, data show. wildpixel via Getty ImagesIn a trend that...
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Not as good as we want, not as bad as we’ve heard: Teen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Although some youth are clearly reporting a negative effect on their social, personal and educational lives during the pandemic, the...
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Zero COVID worked for some countries – but high vaccine coverage is now key
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