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Who is really on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic?
My scrubs and title empower people to ask me, “What’s it like to be on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic?” These people...
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Are starchy snacks or sports supplements better for muscle recovery?
The manufacturers of sports energy bars and drinks market them as providing an “edge” for amateur and professional athletes.
The implicit claim is that their...
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Infants understand what a parent’s hug says
An infant’s first year is an important time of development, both physiologically and emotionally. It is also a period where verbal language is barely emerging,...
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Paper towels better at removing viruses than jet dryers
Hand washing is a vital tool in the fight against COVID-19. Scientists have demonstrated that a good hand washing regimen can significantly slow the progress of...
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Are groceries safe to bring home? Food safety expert weighs in
MANHATTAN, Kan. – In light of the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus, food safety specialist Karen Blakeslee says grocery stores are doing hero’s...
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Kansas City Might Close Some Streets For People To Walk And Run Outside Safely In Pandemic
As spring arrives in the metro, Kansas City officials consider closing some streets to give residents more places to get outside while maintaining proper...
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New grip strength thresholds identify diabetes risk
Early stage type 2 diabetes may not produce obvious symptoms, making detection difficult and often leading to cardiovascular issues.
It is known, however, that the...
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How might climate change affect the spread of viruses?
by James Kingsland
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-might-global-warming-influence-the-spread-of-viruses
We know from past epidemics that changes in temperature, rainfall, and humidity can have profound effects on the spread of infectious disease.
In the...
