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Scientists harness human protein to deliver molecular medicines to cells
Researchers from MIT, the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have…
Heavy drinking may impair men’s ability to recognize facial emotions
Alcohol intoxication is linked to impairments in the ability to interpret other people’s facial expressions, especially in men, according to a new study. The findings…
Johns Hopkins develops Epic-embedded tool to better support telehealth patients
Johns Hopkins Medicine has developed a tool aimed at automatically identifying patients likely to need telehealth technical assistance. According to an editorial in the Harvard…
EXPLAINER: What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19?
U.S. health officials plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots to vaccinated Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that…
How older people are mastering technology to stay connected after lockdown
It’s a well-worn stereotype: the image of an elderly person fiddling with technology that leaves them completely bamboozled. The media often depict older people struggling…
Women with breast cancer in ‘fighting shape’ have less brain fogginess
A new study shows that women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, who were exercising moderately or vigorously before chemotherapy (getting the recommended 150 minutes per…
Covid symptoms: Full list of symptoms experienced by those double-jabbed – what to spot
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Excess sedentary leisure time associated with higher risk of stroke
Adults younger than age 60 whose days are filled with sedentary leisure time (which includes using the computer, TV, or reading) and little physical activity…
New measuring device minimizes surgical risk
All you have to do is hold your breath for a moment and a new electromedical device provides important data about possible risks before an…