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[ad_1] New research shows that baby bottles (IFB) release high levels of microplastics (PM) during formula preparation. Research also indicates a strong relationship between heat and PM release, with warmer liquids (formula or water used to sterilize baby bottles) produce a much higher PM release. In response, the researchers involved, …

[ad_1] NYON, Switzerland, Oct. 21, 2020 / PRNewswire / – Today, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) calls on all adults to be alert to their risk factors for osteoporosis, a disease that can lead to a dangerous and potentially downward spiral. mortal of broken bones. A bone fracture (known as …

[ad_1] Tirhas Tadesse,one Tariku Tesfaye,two Tadesse Alemu,3 Werissaw Haileselassie4 oneDepartment of Public Health, Yekatit Hospital School of Medicine12, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; twoDepartment of Public Health, Ethiopian Police College, Sendafa, Ethiopia; 3Department of Public Health, Universal College of Medicine and Business, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; 4School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, …

[ad_1] With Amesh Adalja MD How to distinguish between the symptoms of viruses this cold and flu season Fall brings the beginning of many pleasant things: leaves change color, pumpkin pie, Halloween, and apple picking. Unfortunately, it also signals the advent of cold and flu season. Now, in addition to …

[ad_1] Topline Patients admitted to a hospital with symptoms of Covid-19 are five times more likely to die than those with seasonal flu, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study published Tuesday, one more indication that President Trump and some of his allies have been wrongly comparing …

[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Find the latest news and guidance on COVID-19 at Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. “Lord, give me back my memory.” For months, as Marilyn Walters has struggled to recover from COVID-19, she has repeated this prayer day and night. Like other older adults who became critically ill from …

[ad_1] The UK death toll from coronavirus rose by 241 on Tuesday, the highest reported daily increase since the first wave of the pandemic. While Tuesday’s total is often higher due to a delay in reporting deaths over the weekend, this week’s is nonetheless the highest since June 5. Last …

[ad_1] The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is known to infect cells through the ACE2 receptor. An international research team under German-Finnish coordination has identified neuropilin-1 as a factor that can facilitate the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into cells. Neuropilin-1 is located in the respiratory and olfactory epithelia, which could be a strategically important …

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump announced on Monday night an agreement with Sudan that many see as a step toward normalization with Israel. “Good news,” the president of the United States tweeted, announcing that the poor and flood-affected African nation would pay $ 350 million to the world’s richest country. …

[ad_1] The question of immunity to COVID-19 is on everyone’s lips. The answer could make or break hopes for vaccines and have a major impact on governments’ response to the pandemic. Without a clear understanding of the nature and longevity of immunity acquired after infection with SARS-CoV-2, the feasibility of …