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Joseph Shavit
May 11, 2021
New material to treat wounds can protect against resistant bacteria
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds.
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 9, 2021
Children less infectious than adults with SARS-CoV-2
Children may not be as infectious in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to others as previously thought, according to University of Manitoba-led research
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2021
Study finds late night snacks may hurt your workplace performance
A recent study finds that unhealthy eating behaviors at night can make people less helpful and more withdrawn the next day at work.
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2021
Sharing meals with loved ones reduces obesity and improves health of adolescents
Eating together as a family, maintaining the Mediterranean diet's traditional customs of conviviality, influences the eating habits of kids
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 31, 2021
Exercise, healthy diet in midlife may prevent serious health conditions in senior years
Following a routine of regular physical activity combined with a diet including fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods...
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 3, 2021
UBC study finds high life satisfaction linked to better overall health
New research from UBC finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioural health.
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2021
Johns Hopkins scientist develops method to find toxic chemicals in drinking water
Most consumers of drinking water in the United States know that chemicals are used in the treatment processes to ensure the water is safe to
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2020
A patch that could help heal broken hearts
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide in recent years
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 20, 2020
Study: Coffee Consumption May Help Slow The Spread Of Colon Cancer
The study looked at dietary questionnaires from more than 1,100 people who were undergoing chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic colon
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