A new study looking at the data of people who tested positive for COVID-19 backs up recent claims that the loss of the senses of smell and taste can be a symptom of the disease.Share on PinterestNew research from the UC San Diego Health provides evidence that the loss of smell and taste can be…
Share on PinterestNew research finds a link between blood pressure and thigh size, though the generalizability of the findings is unclear. A study in the journal Endocrine Connections has explored the relationship between thigh circumference and high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, in a Chinese population with an average age of 50.The researchers found…
Share on PinterestA new study suggests that grip strength may indicate type 2 diabetes risk. Early stage type 2 diabetes may not produce obvious symptoms, making detection difficult and often leading to cardiovascular issues. It is known, however, that the onset of type 2 diabetes may reveal itself through muscular weakness, which a reduction in…
Experimental Ebola drug remdesivir could stop SARS-CoV-2 from replicating by acting on a key enzyme, according to a new study from the University of Alberta.Share on PinterestNew evidence from an in vitro study supports the notion that remdesivir may be effective against SARS-CoV-2.Last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the launch of a multinational…
Share on PinterestThe data that are available so far indicate that there are significant differences between how the sexes respond to the new coronavirus.There are many ways in which the pandemic itself affects people’s day-to-day lives, and gender — understood as the ensemble of social expectations, norms, and roles we associate with being a man,…
A batch of rice noodles was left unrefrigerated for more than 63 hours before serving. Published: November 13, 2026, 12:05 am Last updated: November 13, 2026, 12:04 am Four people have been sentenced in Taiwan in relation to a fatal food poisoning outbreak that occurred in 2024. In 2025, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office said five
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State and local governments spent about $3.7 billion in opioid settlement funds last year. That’s more than the median annual income of 42,000 American families combined. The money comes from companies that were sued for aggressively pushing painkillers and fueling the opioid crisis. Large amounts went to addiction treatment, recovery housing, and other initiatives that