Women in Colombia are now free to seek abortion care without fear of criminal prosecution following a ruling by the country’s Constitutional Court on Monday—the … Colombian High Court Decriminalizes AbortionRead more
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Covid can shrink brain and damage its tissue
The first major study to compare brain scans of people before and after they catch Covid has revealed shrinkage and tissue damage in regions linked … Covid can shrink brain and damage its tissueRead more
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Enhance and Decolonize—America’s Global Health Diplomacy
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the world, accounting for more than 2.7 million deaths so far; prolonged economic shutdowns; and the dismantlement of global … Enhance and Decolonize—America’s Global Health DiplomacyRead more
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Even light-to-moderate drinking is associated with harm to the brain
Researchers analyzed data from more than 36,000 adults that found a link between drinking and reduced brain volume that begins at an average consumption level … Even light-to-moderate drinking is associated with harm to the brainRead more
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How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care
In 2000, the healthy life expectancy of Americans ranked 38th in the world. In 2019, we were at 68th – behind China, Cuba and Jamaica. … How Big Pharma Broke American Health CareRead more
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COVID’s Cardiac Connection
Other viruses are known to infect the heart and spur inflammation. Coxsackieviruses, for example, are a major cause of myocarditis and other heart-muscle defects. When … COVID’s Cardiac ConnectionRead more
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TV watching linked with potentially fatal blood clots
The warning comes as a study reports that watching TV for four hours a day or more is associated with a 35% higher risk of … TV watching linked with potentially fatal blood clotsRead more
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Covid Survivors at Higher Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Damage
Covid-19 survivors are at an elevated long-term risk of developing heart disease, strokes, blood clots, and other cardiovascular disorders, according to new peer-reviewed research out … Covid Survivors at Higher Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular DamageRead more
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Sex matters when it comes to disease
A University of Alberta-led study shows that when it comes to susceptibility to infections and other health conditions, sex matters. anemia — a condition in … Sex matters when it comes to diseaseRead more