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    It is well established that autism occurs much more frequently in boys than in girls, and that girls seem to…

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    Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have identified a set of human genes that fight SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes…

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    UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of…

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    So far, the city has paid out about $1.1 million, with about a quarter of the claims still unresolved, according…

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    A new study has shown that underweight and overweight women are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing recurrent miscarriages…

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    Simone Biles will return to the Olympics this year in Tokyo because she felt “called” to do so for a…

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    These travelers are among an elite group who have journeyed to Antarctica, one of the most remote, pristine and inhospitable…

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    But shortly after Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as transportation secretary, his department announced that it would judge projects based on…

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    Scientists have figured out how to modify CRISPR’s basic architecture to extend its reach beyond the genome and into what’s…

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    Robin Hauser, a pediatrician in Tampa, Fla., got covid in February. What separates her from the vast majority of the…

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    You’ve likely heard that companies are now developing vaccine passports—also called immunity passports or vaccine certificates—to verify a person’s COVID-19…

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    The utility can pass on some savings to customers and use some to complete further repairs on a faster schedule…

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    Researchers at the University of Zurich show that increased sensitivity in a specific region of the brain contributes to the…

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    Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. The effort to vaccinate Americans against covid-19 took a hit…

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    An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with…

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    Approximately one in four patients hospitalized for the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) associated with severe COVID-19 infections may have…

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    The Federal Communications Commission has set a date for healthcare providers to submit applications for the second round of the COVID-19…

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    On a sunlit February morning in Cape Town, Ross Frylinck waited near the doorway of a private home perched on…

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    Data cloud provider TetraScience has secured an $80 million series B investment to speed up the discovery of therapeutics. Enterprise…

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    Patients who are overweight or obese have more severe COVID-19 and are highly likely to require invasive respiratory support, according…

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    I grew up along the Mediterranean coast, in the south of France. My first swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving took…

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    Take a good look at the American burying beetle, aka the giant carrion beetle. Essentially the vulture of the insect…

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    Medical equipment and supply manufacturer Medline Industries is exploring a potential sale valued as high as $30 billion, The Wall…

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    If there were ever a perfect time to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette, it’s now. We’ve been locked…

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    This story is part of our series, Wild Pennsylvania. Check out all of our stories here.  You have to drive…

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    Sara Longo has always loved fashion. “When I was younger, I thought that meant keeping up with trends and having…

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    Ride-sharing company Lyft is letting patients schedule nonemergency medical transport (NEMT) on health organization’s dime with the launch of Lyft Pass…

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    John Bowden, an assistant professor at University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, wasn’t a fan of paper straws when…

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    When it comes to eating healthy, it may seem hard to find foods you can get year-round that have many…

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    SAN JOSE — Last spring, only weeks into the pandemic, Christina Garcia was spending her days struggling to help her…

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    Will Stone An estimated 10% to 30% of people who get covid-19 suffer from lingering symptoms of the disease, or what’s known as “long…

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    More than 120 million Americans have joined arguably the most sought-after club on Earth: those immunized against the coronavirus. Fully…

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    Article body copy From fishing gear to food packaging, plastic is piling up far below the ocean’s surface, creating…

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    Three environmental groups have moved to file a lawsuit against a Virginia company that operates a chicken rendering plant on…

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    The coastal town of Suralaya in Indonesia’s West Java province has eight coal-fired power generating units in its vicinity, which…

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    “I think the forest fire risk this year is going to be about as high as it can be,” Swain…

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    SARS-CoV-2 is the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that mutations in the genome of SARS-CoV-2 have occurred…

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    A new study by Texas A&M University researchers published in PLOS ONE details a new model for making short-term projections…

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    HONOLULU (AP) — As muddy rainwater surged from Hawaii’s steep seaside mountains and inundated residential communities last month, the damage…

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    Food waste and obesity are major problems in developed countries. They are both caused by an overabundance of food, but…

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    Burlington High School is closed due to elevated levels of PCB’s. Seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Photo by Glenn…

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    It has been long been known that cannabis users develop psychosis more often than non-users, but what is still not…

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    Water Gremlin will pay a new $325,000 civil penalty over alleged violations of hazardous waste and industrial stormwater rules in…

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    Researchers are exploring whether these ubiquitous fluorinated molecules might worsen infections or hamper vaccine effectiveness. Animal models and human studies…

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    Current research on flexible electronics is paving the way for wireless sensors that can be worn on the body and…

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    If you’re on the hunt for a brand spanking new one-piece, or versatile bikini separates for a well-deserved hot girl…

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    This article is the result of a partnership between Inside Climate News and The Seattle Times. EAST WENATCHEE, Washington—On warm…

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    A number of SARS-CoV-2 variants have emerged from immunocompromised hosts, research has identified. It is thought that variants of concern…

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    Royal Dutch Shell has urged investors to vote for its strategy to shift the business towards cleaner energy sources, despite…

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    The United States and China do not agree on much nowadays, but on climate change both countries are publicly pledging…

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