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Share on PinterestA new analysis suggests that COVID-19 may have been present in thousands of people with flu-like symptoms in winter 2019.On December 31, 2019, China announced a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, which later transpired to be the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19).The U.S. reported its first case of COVID-19 just 21 days later,…

Share on PinterestNew research suggesting that electricity can kill bacteria may have long-term implications for combating ‘superbugs.’Scientists have known since the 1960s that electricity can kill or suppress the growth of bacteria. The increasing threat posed by antibiotic resistant superbugs in recent years, however, has given added urgency to the search for new ways to…

Share on PinterestA new study suggests that placebos may have beneficial effects even if a person knows that they are receiving a placebo.When a person receives treatment, it is natural for them to expect, or at least hope, that it will provide some benefit. Sometimes this expectation alone can produce a positive effect, as often…

Share on PinterestResearch finds that people with conditions that make up metabolic syndrome have an increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes.A new study has found that people with metabolic syndrome, which refers to a cluster of conditions that increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular issues, are more likely to have worse COVID-19 outcomes — including…

recent survey conducted in the United Kingdom, around 75% of respondents said that unease around the COVID-19 outbreak has caused sleep disruption, while 77% reported that lack of sleep has interfered with their day-to-day functioning.Lack of sleep can lead to several mental and physical health problems, including depression, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity, highlighting the…