Swedish researchers find possible biomarker for Covid-19
Swedish researchers have found a potential biomarker for severe Covid-19 disease that has claimed the lives of more than 6.5 million people globally.
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Holmes of Theranos to serve 11 years for scamming investors
Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos to serve 11 years in prison for scamming investors into investing in her startup
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WHO says 3.5 billion people globally have oral diseases
About 45% of the world’s population, or 3.5 billion people, are suffering from oral diseases, a new study states.
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Sperm counts register a global decline: Study finds
Sperm counts globally are falling and reflect a global crisis related to the modern environment and lifestyles, according to a study.
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Rise in reports of cough medicine poisoning among children, says FDA
Cough medications poisoning among children has risen in recent years
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FDA panel reviews accuracy of oximeters and suggests improvements
Pulse oximeter are known to give inaccurate readings of people of colour and FDA has suggested stricter regulations for device testings
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Paracetamols can induce risky behaviour
Paracetamol increases risk-taking behaviour and blunts anxiety in some, according to a study
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Researchers say insomnia medicine can treat drug and alcohol addiction
Rutger researchers have identified a biological process for drug and alcohol addiction and believe existing insomnia medicines could be used to reduce cravings.
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Researchers find mindfulness as effective as medicine in calming anxiety
Research found mindfulness meditation as beneficial as anxiety drugs for anxiety disorder