Friday, 12 June 2020

That Cough or Sneeze Behind You Might Not Be COVID

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The grosser someone sounds when they cough or sneeze, the more likely you are to suspect they have a contagious infection -- even if it's not true.



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HIV Can Travel From the Brain, Study Suggests

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HIV can reside in brain cells and spread the AIDS-causing virus to the body, a new study in mice indicates.



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Thursday, 11 June 2020

Coronavirus Can Set Off a ‘Cytokine Storm.’ These Drugs May Calm It.


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COVID-19 in Pregnancy, Worse C-Section Outcomes

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Pregnant women with COVID-19 who deliver by cesarean section may be at greater risk for complications that affect them and their babies, new research suggests.



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Survey Shows How Couples Cope During Lockdown

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A new survey offers an initial snapshot of love under lockdown: some more arguments, regular declarations of love, and a good dose of same-old, same-old.



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