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Ask KHN-PolitiFact: Is My Cloth Mask Good Enough to Face the Delta Variant?
Amanda Michelle Gomez In recent months, some European airlines have banned the use of cloth face coverings to control the…
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Climate storytelling: Creativity and imagination in the face of bleak realities
“There is nothing new under the sun, but there are new suns.” Octavia Butler wrote this as an epigram for…
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I Got a ‘Mild’ Breakthrough Case. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known.
The test results that hot day in early August shouldn’t have surprised me — all the symptoms were there. A…
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Your Lawn Is an ‘Ecological Deadzone.’ The Case For Replacing It with Native Plants – The Allegheny Front
Fall is the time to plant shrubs and perennials for next year, and as people are planning, an entomologist wants…
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U.S. Steel seeks a home for $3 billion plant. How does Pittsburgh feel?
U.S. Steel announced Thursday evening that it was looking for locations in the United States to build a brand new…
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Municipal Authority approves water sale for fracking site
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County board members on Friday approved a deal to sell raw, untreated water to a local…
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At 50, Greenpeace is an environmental success story — with a daunting future | CBC News
Fifty years ago, an ad-hoc group of environmentalists gathered around living rooms and kitchen tables in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood with a shared…
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The computer chip industry has a dirty climate secret
The semiconductor industry has a problem. Demand is booming for silicon chips, which are embedded in everything from smartphones and…
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Caroline Lucas backs climate protests blocking M25 because of ‘existential crisis’
Green MP Caroline Lucas has backed the climate emergency protests that blocked the M25 motorway, saying they are justified by…
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Dirty air can be deadly. Here’s how to protect yourself.
The United States has faced nearly 44,000 wildfires this year alone, and altogether they have burned an area the size…
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As Climate Change Fears Grow, a Real Fight Over Fake Turf
EAST ORANGE, N.J. — Residents near a small neighborhood park in New Jersey awoke early this month to the roaring…
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In cities, money doesn’t grow on trees, but more trees grow near money | CBC News
The trend is clear: the wealthier your neighbourhood, the more likely you will be surrounded by trees. A CBC News…
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Discovery highlights the complex lifestyles of frontline immune cells
WEHI researchers have made a surprise discovery about how immune ‘sentinel’ cells are maintained, which could have implications for drugs…
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Rural Covid-Death Rate Twice as High as Urban One
The rural death rate has been slightly higher than the urban rate for much of the pandemic. But something changed…
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Researchers find immune cells that guard frequent site of cancer spread
In the progressing field of immunotherapy, surprisingly little is known about immunity to metastatic tumors in locations such as lymph…
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Are there DBPs in that cup of tea?
Surpassed only by water, tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide. When boiled tap water is used to brew…
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Marching band kids at risk from heat illness: It’s not just student-athletes who need guidelines for heat protection during practice
This time of year, you hear a lot about heat-related illnesses in athletes. Thousands of student-athletes are sidelined by heat…
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New microscopy technique reveals activity of one million neurons across the mouse brain
Capturing the intricacies of the brain’s activity demands resolution, scale, and speed — the ability to visualize millions of neurons…
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Treating infertility with drug-delivering microspheres
For an embryo to survive, it must attach to the lining of the uterus within days of conception. However, if…
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Likely cause of Alzheimer’s disease identified
Ground-breaking new Curtin University-led research has discovered a likely cause of Alzheimer’s disease, in a significant finding that offers potential…
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Biologists identify new targets for cancer vaccines: Vaccinating against certain proteins found on cancer cells could help to enhance the T cell response to tumors
Over the past decade, scientists have been exploring vaccination as a way to help fight cancer. These experimental cancer vaccines…
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Allergies to mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines rare, generally mild, study finds
Allergic reactions to the new mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are rare, typically mild and treatable, and they should not deter people…
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CommonSpirit Health bounces back in FY21 with $1B operating gains
CommonSpirit Health has posted an operating revenue gain of $998 million and operating margin of 3% for the fiscal year…
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CMS final rule boosts insurer user fees and extends ACA open enrollment period for 2022 coverage year
The Biden administration is extending Affordable Care Act open enrollment by another month and slightly increasing insurer user fees for…
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Faster research through automation: New way to count micronuclei in cells
Micronuclei, which are small nucleus-like structures within cells, are commonly associated with tumors. Now, researchers from Tsukuba, Japan have developed…
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Time until dementia symptoms appear can be estimated via brain scan: Alzheimer’s dementia predicted by brain amyloid levels, age
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed an approach to estimating when a person who…
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An FDA Advisory Panel Has New Recommendations for Who Should Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot
Today an advisory panel of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for certain groups of…
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Gut bacteria might be an indicator of colon cancer risk
A study published today in the journal Cell Host & Microbe reported that the increased presence of certain bacteria in…
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Lead exposure continues to be a ‘silent epidemic’ for kids. These 3 states have the most affected areas
In 2015, pediatrician Mona Hanna-Attisha, M.D., based in Flint, Michigan, put out research that revealed children in her community had…
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Scientists demonstrate pathway to forerunner of nanotubes that could lead to widespread industrial fabrication
Scientists have identified a chemical pathway to an innovative insulating nanomaterial that could lead to large-scale industrial production for a…
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FTC warns health apps must notify users about data breaches or face fines
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned apps and connected devices that collect personal health information, such as glucose levels or fertility data,…
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Microneedles pierce biofilm for more effective topical delivery of antibiotics to infected wounds
A Purdue University engineer’s patent-pending invention could improve the quality of life for millions of people suffering from diabetic foot…
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Six stages of engagement in ADHD treatment revealed in new, diverse study
Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based…
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Can fruit fly research help improve survival of cancer patients? New anti-cancer strategy — blocking chemicals produced by tumors — could boost life span, health span
The experience of a fruit fly dying from cancer may seem worlds away from that of a human with a…
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Bagged Kale Recalled in 10 States Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Baker Farms just announced a kale recall due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes 1-lb plastic bags…
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The 8 Best Retinol Creams, According To Dermatologists
Given the widespread availability of OTC retinol creams, it’s never been easier to give one a try. But, trying a…
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Humana rumored to be eyeing Centene takeover, again: report
Rumors are swirling, again, that Humana is interested in buying Medicaid managed-care company Centene. The speculation is based on chatter that…
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Study findings could provide blueprint for regulating lab-developed diagnostic tests: The FDA’s policy deviations specific to COVID tests might be employed in ongoing oversight of all such tests
How should diagnostic tests developed in laboratories in hospitals and other health care settings be regulated — if at all?…
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‘It was complete pandemonium’: the towns grappling with bear attacks
The grizzly bear had already poked around the camping site before being shooed away, but this time it wasn’t to…
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Cutting-edge 3D facial scans could give genetic clues to autism
New Australian research is using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes of…
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When organoids meet coronaviruses: Assessing potential coronavirus drug targets in organoids
Researchers from the group of Hans Clevers in collaboration with the group of Bart Haagmans (Erasmus MC) established an organoid…
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19 Fruit Salad Recipes That Are Absolutely Scrumptious
Fruit salad cravings don’t necessarily hit every day. But when they do, they hit hard, and you want a solid…
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World’s largest tree wrapped in fire-resistant blanket as California blaze creeps closer
Firefighters have wrapped the base of the world’s largest tree in a fire-resistant blanket as they tried to save a…
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Chutes & Ladders—Banner Health adds new president, COO; Burke to lead Quantum Health
Welcome to this week’s Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or…
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Low Heart Rate (Bradycardia): When to Worry
You expect your body to slow down a bit as you age, but if the same slowing happens with your…
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‘Overwhelming’: hundreds of migrating birds die after crashing into NYC glass towers
Hundreds of birds migrating through New York City this week died after crashing into the city’s glass towers, a mass…
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Spring Health snags $190M to build out family mental health services, ramp up health plan partnerships
Employers are facing an urgent mental health crisis among their workforces as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated stress, anxiety and…
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Recipe: Classic Orange-Almond Biscotti
When it comes to a sweet treat, these crispy Italian cookies will please. Store them in an airtight container for…
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Docking peptides, slow to lock, open possible path to treat Alzheimer’s: Frustration in amyloid fibrils as they form shows it may be possible to stop their growth
Progress on treating Alzheimer’s disease has been frustratingly slow. A group of scientists in Houston suggest frustration at a very…
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5 Tips for Working Moms Who Pump at the Office
You’ve been feeding your baby breast milk and want to continue after you head back to your job following maternity…
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