Monday 1 November 2021

A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery?

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Researchers have developed a two-minute test to accurately detect vaginal bacteria associated with preterm birth.



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COVID Death Toll Tops 5 Million Worldwide

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Johns Hopkins University data shows the worldwide death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 5 million, and 740,000 lives lost in the United States is the most of any nation.



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FDA Delays Decision on Moderna COVID Vaccine for Younger Teens

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The FDA has delayed this decision for 12- to 17-year-olds until at least January.



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Dr. Aaron T. Beck, Developer of Cognitive Therapy, Dies at 100


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The Novavax vaccine, backed by Operation Warp Speed, has won its first authorization — in Indonesia.


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