Health
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COVID: How Omicron escapes from antibodies
New York: The dozens of mutations found in the spike protein of the Omicron variant help it to evade all four of the classes of antibodies that can target the SARS-CoV-2 virus…
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Scientists discover crucial link between high blood pressure and diabetes
Bristol: One of the long-standing medical mysteries is the diagnosis of diabetes (high blood sugar) in majority of patients suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension). The reason for this had been unknown.…
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Daily physical activity boosts brain function in middle-aged, older adults: Study
California: As one gets older, it becomes even more important to remain physically active, not just to remain fit, but also to improve one’s cognitive performance. A new study by researchers at…
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How placenta blocks Covid transmission to babies during pregnancy
New York: While Covid-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are very low. A new study from Boston University School of Medicine…
