A new study shows that young adults often use e-cigarettes without being aware of what is in them or which brand they are using. The study, published online in March 2020 in the Journal of Adolescent Health, raises concerns about the labeling and regulation of vaping products.
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Inflammation in the brain linked to several forms of dementia
Inflammation in the brain may be more widely implicated in dementias than was previously thought, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge. The researchers say it offers hope for potential new treatments for several types of dementia.
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Coronavirus could kill 1.7 million Americans if not contained
The world is grappling with the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by a novel coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. In most countries across the globe, the virus is spreading rapidly, sparking panic.
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mRNA vaccine against novel coronavirus goes on a trial in Seattle
A clinical trial for a vaccine to protect against the novel coronavirus commenced this Monday in the U.S.. If successful, this could mean an end to the current global pandemic of COVID-19 infections, feel experts.
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Transgender adults holding gender-affirming IDs have better mental health
Having gender-affirming documents, such as a passport, driver’s license, or birth certificate, may improve mental health among transgender adults, according to findings published today in The Lancet Public Health from researchers at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health.
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West Africa clamps down on borders as coronavirus cases rise
Several West African countries on Monday closed borders and tightened travel restrictions in a bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus as the number of identified cases grows..
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Europe locks down over virus, Trump warns of months-long fight
France was ordered into lockdown Monday as Europe closed its borders in the latest drastic attempt to combat the coronavirus pandemic, as President Donald Trump said the United States was readying for a month-long fight ahead.
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San Francisco area residents ordered to stay home
Millions of San Francisco area residents on Monday were ordered to stay home to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus as part of a lockdown effort covering a section of California including Silicon Valley.
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Coronavirus drugs: Who’s doing what, and when they might come
Pharmaceuticals and research labs across the world are racing to find vaccines and treatments for the new coronavirus, using a variety of different technologies.
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Volunteers fight virus by testing new experimental vaccine
The first people to roll up their sleeves to receive an experimental vaccine for the coronavirus say they were inspired to help because they wanted to do more to fight the disease than wash their hands and work from home.
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