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Antibiotics May Interfere With Hormonal Contraceptives
A new analysis of data on drug side effects has found that a wide range of antibiotics may be associated…
The Extra Stigma of Mental Illness for African-Americans
In my Black community, therapy was stigmatized as something for people who could not handle challenges.
The Extra Stigma of Mental Illness for African-Americans
In my Black community, therapy was stigmatized as something for people who could not handle challenges.
No safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women and would-be mothers
Women who are pregnant or trying to conceive should be advised to avoid caffeine because the evidence suggests that maternal…
Citizens’ adherence to COVID-19 social distancing measures depends on government response
New research finds that while social distancing is an effective preventative measure in the fight against COVID-19, there are significant…
Hyperthyroidism is associated with breast cancer risk and mammographic and genetic risk predictors
Despite the biological link between thyroid hormones and breast cancer cell proliferation shown in experimental studies, little is known about…
Optical illusions explained in a fly’s eyes
Why people perceive motion in some static images has mystified not only those who view these optical illusions but neuroscientists…
Machines rival expert analysis of stored red blood cell quality
Once outside the body, stored blood begins degrading until, by day 42, they’re no longer usable. Until now, assessing its…
Online searches for ‘chest pain’ rise, emergency visits for heart attack drop amid COVID-19
A study of search engine queries addressed the question of whether online searches for chest pain symptoms correlated to reports…