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Female protective effect: Researchers find clues to sex differences in autism
It is well established that autism occurs much more frequently in boys than in girls, and that girls seem to…
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COVID-19: Scientists identify human genes that fight infection
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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Long-term weight retention and associated health risks identified in obese adults
UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of…
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Raw Sewage Flooded Their Homes. They’re Still Waiting for Help.
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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Underweight and overweight women at higher risk of successive miscarriages
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 Felt ‘Called’ to Return to the Olympics for a Very Important Reason
Simone Biles will return to the Olympics this year in Tokyo because she felt “called” to do so for a…
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Antarctica cruises are booming. But can the continent handle it?
These travelers are among an elite group who have journeyed to Antarctica, one of the most remote, pristine and inhospitable…
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As Biden shifts infrastructure focus to climate and racial justice, cities and states alter pitches for federal money
But shortly after Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as transportation secretary, his department announced that it would judge projects based on…
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New CRISPR technology offers unrivaled control of epigenetic inheritance
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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The Shock and Reality of Catching Covid After Being Vaccinated
Robin Hauser, a pediatrician in Tampa, Fla., got covid in February. What separates her from the vast majority of the…
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Vaccine Passports Could Help Reopen Society—But Experts Have Valid Concerns
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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EPA lends D.C. $156 million to replace century-old water mains across the city
The utility can pass on some savings to customers and use some to complete further repairs on a faster schedule…
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New measure to predict stress resilience
Researchers at the University of Zurich show that increased sensitivity in a specific region of the brain contributes to the…
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Pause and Effect on Covid Vaccines
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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Study strengthens links between red meat and heart disease
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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Two distinct types of COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome identified: Approximately one-fourth of ARDS patients have disease features that put them at increased risk of death within the first month of hospitalization
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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FCC will begin accepting applications for its $250M COVID-19 telehealth program starting April 29
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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Why Yo-Yo Ma thinks culture and music can help protect the planet
On a sunlit February morning in Cape Town, Ross Frylinck waited near the doorway of a private home perched on…
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TetraScience scores $80M series B investment, rolls out open R&D data cloud
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 at risk of more severe COVID-19, study finds
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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They spent 28 days under the sea—and found another Earth
I grew up along the Mediterranean coast, in the south of France. My first swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving took…
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Conservation can’t just be a popularity contest
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 supplier Medline exploring potential $30B sale: media report
Medical equipment and supply manufacturer Medline Industries is exploring a potential sale valued as high as $30 billion, The Wall…
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Cough Etiquette: Why It’s So Important
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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Frogs and Salamanders Get a New Habitat at Ohiopyle State Park – The Allegheny Front
This story is part of our series, Wild Pennsylvania. Check out all of our stories here. You have to drive…
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Slowing down fast fashion for Fashion Revolution Week
Sara Longo has always loved fashion. “When I was younger, I thought that meant keeping up with trends and having…
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Lyft Pass for Healthcare lets patients book their own rides to the doctor
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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‘Forever chemicals’ coat the outer layers of biodegradable straws
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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Everything to Know About Spaghetti Squash
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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Pandemic Highlights Need for Urgent Care Clinics for Women
SAN JOSE — Last spring, only weeks into the pandemic, Christina Garcia was spending her days struggling to help her…
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Mysterious Ailment, Mysterious Relief: Vaccines Help Some Covid Long Haulers
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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Ask KHN-PolitiFact: I’ve Recovered From Covid. Why Do I Still Have to Mask Up?
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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The Plastic Cradles of Life | Hakai Magazine
Article body copy From fishing gear to food packaging, plastic is piling up far below the ocean’s surface, creating…
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Environmentalists threaten lawsuit against Eastern Shore chicken rendering plant
Three environmental groups have moved to file a lawsuit against a Virginia company that operates a chicken rendering plant on…
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South Korea faces a public reckoning for financing coal plants in Indonesia
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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The Humble Shrub That’s Predicting a Terrible Fire Season
“I think the forest fire risk this year is going to be about as high as it can be,” Swain…
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A novel, quick, and easy system for genetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2
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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Reliable COVID-19 short-term forecasting: New model proves successful in predicting COVID-19 infection rates two to three weeks in advance
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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Global warming’s extreme rains threaten Hawaii’s coral reefs
HONOLULU (AP) — As muddy rainwater surged from Hawaii’s steep seaside mountains and inundated residential communities last month, the damage…
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How we can reduce food waste and promote healthy eating
Food waste and obesity are major problems in developed countries. They are both caused by an overabundance of food, but…
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After more PCBs are found in Burlington High School, superintendent doubts it can be saved
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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Genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may increase risk of psychosis from cannabis use
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 pays new $325,000 pollution penalty
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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News Feature: How “forever chemicals” might impair the immune system
Researchers are exploring whether these ubiquitous fluorinated molecules might worsen infections or hamper vaccine effectiveness. Animal models and human studies…
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Stretching the boundaries of medical tech with wearable antennae
Current research on flexible electronics is paving the way for wireless sensors that can be worn on the body and…
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Everlane’s First-Ever Swim Collection Is Here—And You’ll Want Everything
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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It Was an Old Apple Orchard. Now It Could Be the Future of Clean Hydrogen Energy in Washington State – Inside Climate News
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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One year of SARS-CoV-2 evolution
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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Shell calls on investors to vote for its new climate strategy
Royal Dutch Shell has urged investors to vote for its strategy to shift the business towards cleaner energy sources, despite…
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Seeking Cooperation on Climate, U.S. Faces Friction With China
The United States and China do not agree on much nowadays, but on climate change both countries are publicly pledging…
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