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Kids and COVID-19 Transmission, Your Mental Health, and False Coronavirus Tips
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Kids and COVID-19 Transmission, Your Mental Health, and False Coronavirus Tips

A small study in China found that children can shed the coronavirus even after their symptoms are gone. They tested negative for the virus. Out of 745 babies and children who came into close contact with confirmed coronavirus patients, only 10 tested positive for the virus. Through fecal testing and standard testing techniques, researchers discovered…

New Antibiotic Discovered Using Artificial Intelligence
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New Antibiotic Discovered Using Artificial Intelligence

Researchers from MIT have discovered a powerful new antibiotic by way of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence technology has been around for a while. But, now it is being used to study molecular structures. These scientists were able to train a deep learning algorithm to evaluate over a hundred million chemical compounds to identify antibiotic molecules…

New Study Reports Alarming Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents
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New Study Reports Alarming Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents

A new study is finding that an alarming number of young adults are winding up in the emergency room across the nation. And, this time, it’s not from e-cigarettes, it’s from e-scooters. These scooters have become quite popular over the last few years and, unfortunately, that means so have trips to the ER. One study…

A New Autism Guideline Focuses On Early Diagnosis and Treatment
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A New Autism Guideline Focuses On Early Diagnosis and Treatment

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations for the first time in 12 years when it comes to autism diagnoses. Instead of waiting for formal evaluations, they are urging doctors to identify at-risk children as soon as possible. They would like doctors to begin checking for signs of autism at every well-baby visit…

Drinking Alcohol In Moderation Could Lower Risk For Heart Conditions, New Study Finds
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Drinking Alcohol In Moderation Could Lower Risk For Heart Conditions, New Study Finds

A study out of the UK finds that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol could be good for many heart conditions. However, one study in Japan linked even just a little bit of alcohol to increased cancer risk. So, the jury is still out on how beneficial or detrimental alcohol can be on your overall health….

The Benefits of Playing Music Help Your Brain More Than Any Other Activity
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The Benefits of Playing Music Help Your Brain More Than Any Other Activity

Music has powerful effects on our brains. It doesn’t matter if it’s hip-hop, R&B, jazz, electronic, or classical. If you like what’s playing, you’ll feel good and improve your mood. And, according to new research, musical training could help improve your focus. Music and Attention Researchers looked at 18 professional musicians who had been practicing…

‘Q Fever:’ What It Is, Who Was Affected, and How to Avoid It
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‘Q Fever:’ What It Is, Who Was Affected, and How to Avoid It

Have you ever heard of ‘Q Fever’? Many haven’t, but a new study shows more patients had severe cases than anyone could have expected. What Is Q Fever? Short for ‘Query Fever’, it’s an infection caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. It’s naturally found in cattle, sheep, and goats. So, the way people can become…

The Herbal Drug Kratom Has Been Linked to Almost 100 Deaths
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The Herbal Drug Kratom Has Been Linked to Almost 100 Deaths

The over-the-counter herbal drug Kratom found itself in the headlines once again in April 2019. It was linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak in 2018 and caused 91 overdose deaths between July 2016 and December 2017, according to the CDC. Though this may sound like a low number, it’s important to compare it to the…