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Share on PinterestNew research evaluates the link between trace lithium in drinking water and suicide rates.Lithium is primarily prescribed by doctors to help stabilize the moods of people with bipolar disorder and to reduce their risk of suicide.Most rocks contain trace amounts of the element. Weathering washes it into groundwater and standing water, which is…

five times more likely to report being unfairly stopped by the police because of their race or ethnicity than white people.Black people in the U.S. are also up to 2.5 times more likely than white people to be killed by police. This is shocking, and the sad truth is that statistics like these will come…

Cell Discovery. It lays the groundwork for future studies to corroborate the findings in humans.SARS-CoV-2, like all viruses, reproduces by attaching to a host cell’s membrane, inserting its genetic material and using the cell’s resources to create replica viruses. In this way, it can spread throughout a person’s body. One way to inhibit the spread…

Share on PinterestNew research draws attention to the knock-on effect that COVID-19 may have on the proliferation of other infectious diseases.Experts around the world expect the COVID-19 pandemic to have a significant impact on society. This includes not only the illness and deaths caused by the disease itself but also the economic consequences of global…

Share on PinterestNew research suggests that vegan foods may prevent age-related diseases. Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. A 2017 report estimated that 6% of U.S. consumers eat a vegan diet, up from just 1% in 2014.There are many reasons why people choose to adopt a vegan diet, including avoiding harm…