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Share on PinterestWhat does it mean to be intersex, and what are some of the challenges that intersex individuals face? We spoke to an intersex activist to find out.Image credit: Bojan Cvetanović / Wikimedia Commons, 2019.“Intersex” is a biological identity that gets little coverage and attention, not just in mass media, but also in terms…

Share on PinterestNew research in mice suggests that a synthetic antibody could be effective in fighting the new coronavirus.SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus, gains entry into cells in the body using a receptor called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2).ACE2 is present on the surface of cells in the airways and the lungs. After a person inhales viral…

Share on PinterestSome researchers argue that a different way of measuring ‘good’ cholesterol could be more helpful in assessing the risk of cardiovascular events.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlight that heart disease is the leading cause of death among almost all groups of people in the United States; 1 in 4 deaths…

Share on PinterestReducing the amount of time spent sitting may reduce the risk of death from cancer.Getting regular physical activity is a proven way for people to lower their chance of developing cancer and dying from it.The American Cancer Society recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week.However, research suggests that…

Share on PinterestRacial inequalities plague the United States healthcare system. Image credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesAt MNT, we have zoomed in on some of the inequalities in healthcare that COVID-19 has exposed by interviewing experts and looking at the evidence available. We looked at the disproportionate effect that COVID-19 is having on black communities in the…