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A large, multicohort study has aimed to find out which lifestyle factors and factor combinations are associated with the most years free of chronic disease. Its findings establish that body weight and a few other key factors are closely tied to staying healthier for longer.

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New study questions the effectiveness of masks against SARS-CoV-2

Research published at the beginning of April casts serious doubts about the effectiveness of both surgical and cloth masks in preventing the spread of infectious SARS-CoV-2 particles.

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COVID-19 treatment: New findings may bring researchers a step closer

A new study from Cornell University has made a discovery about SARS-CoV-2 that may help researchers develop an appropriate treatment.

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Coronaviruses and heart health

A recent review examines the relationship between coronaviruses and the cardiovascular system. Although information about SARS-CoV-2, specifically, is scant, the authors believe that research into other coronaviruses might provide insight.

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What factors did people who died with COVID-19 have in common?

Researchers have analyzed the records of 85 individuals who died with COVID-19 in the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan, China. The analysis revealed that the majority of those patients had a few consistent factors in common.

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Study suggests frequency and severity of negative reactions to cannabis

New research identifies the possible frequency and severity of a broad range of adverse reactions to cannabis use.

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How do SARS and MERS compare with COVID-19?

While the world is firmly in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, we take a look back at SARS and MERS and their underlying pathogens, which are also coronaviruses.

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Why returning to the COVID-19 front line is so difficult for doctors like me

Dr. E. Hanh Le, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Healthline Media, is no stranger to health emergencies. Now, she shares what motivates her to look for opportunities to volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic and describes the roadblocks that she faces.

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Psychology of disaster management: How we react in turbulent times

In times of turmoil, in which large populations are affected by factors mostly outside of their control, community-wide efforts of keeping the situation in check can take a long-lasting emotional and psychological toll. In this Special Feature, we look at the psychological aspects of disaster management.

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COVID-19: Could a clot-busting drug help save the lives of patients on ventilators?

A cycle of blood clotting and inflammation may contribute to the breathing difficulties of some COVID-19 patients. A forthcoming clinical trial will assess whether a type of drug already approved for the prevention of blood clots after a heart attack or stroke might help prevent these difficulties.

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Blood test can detect 50 different types of cancer

A new blood test can detect more than 50 types of cancer, as well as where in the body they originated — even before symptoms develop.

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Allocating ventilators during COVID-19: What is 'fair'?

It is hard to imagine a topic more sensitive, and a situation more difficult, than deciding who gets to live and die in the time of a pandemic. Yet this is the reality of the COVID-19 outbreak and the resource shortage it has caused.

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Lifestyle changes may help people with severe mental illness live longer

Researchers have identified a trio of lifestyle areas that affect life expectancy.

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Experts draw attention to the 'hidden sorrows' of COVID-19 and Parkinson’s

Experts draw attention to the “hidden sorrows” of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on people with Parkinson’s disease.

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Sewage could provide early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks

A simple to use, paper-based test for the novel coronavirus in wastewater could help identify the infection in communities, including those with people who carry the virus but show no symptoms.

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Preventing skin damage due to face masks

With many frontline healthcare workers wearing face masks for much of the day, some are experiencing uncomfortable skin damage. One of the authors of a recent article on the topic offers advice.

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COVID-19: Surgical masks may help, but not as first line of defense

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are changing tack regarding their recommendation to the public about wearing face masks, some experts explain how certain masks could help keep the coronavirus at bay. However, these should be our last resort, they warn.

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Can eating a plant-based diet alleviate or prevent asthma?

Eating more fruit and vegetables and less dairy can help to prevent asthma and reduce symptoms, a review of published research has concluded. However, the claim remains controversial.

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App-based contact tracing may significantly reduce pandemic spread

New research has shone further light on the different rates of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, suggesting app-based contact tracing may significantly reduce the spread of the virus.

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Staying present may help planners minimize stress

A study finds that planning while mindfully staying in the moment may improve responses to stressful events.

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People on steroids for chronic illness may be more at risk of COVID-19

People taking a type of corticosteroid may be more likely to contract the virus that is causing COVID-19 and may have worse symptoms if they do.

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Keeping active while staying put: A brief 'how to' guide

Social distancing measures require citizens around the globe to stay at home. In this situation, how can people stay active and maintain their physical and mental well-being while also protecting themselves and others by staying put? Read our brief “how-to” guide for some ideas.

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Excess dietary salt may weaken immunity against bacteria in the kidneys

Eating more than the recommended amount of salt disrupts the antibacterial function of a type of immune cell, research in mice and humans has found.

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Rats develop cannabis-seeking behavior

A recent study in which rats could self-administer cannabis vapor may provide a useful research model for humans.

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How might climate change affect the spread of viruses?

In the coming decades, ecological degradation, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events could intensify the threats to human health posed by viruses.

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New understanding of brain structure offers insights into Alzheimer's

New research has revealed greater detail about the brain’s structure, suggesting avenues for future research into Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses.

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COVID-19: Social distancing, drug trials offer hope

The number of COVID-19 cases around the world has just passed 1 million, and it may seem as though this pandemic will never go away. It is important to remember that, in their labs, scientists are making quiet progress every day — helping untangle the causes of this crisis and inching closer to stopping it.

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Sleep apnea linked with Alzheimer's–like changes to the brain

Scientists have found amyloid plaques, which are a characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, in the brains of people with sleep apnea.

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Cats may be able to contract SARS-CoV-2, but evidence is limited

A preliminary study suggests that cats can contract the new coronavirus, yet this happened in an artificial context where scientists gave the felines high doses of SARS-CoV-2. The research did not prove convincingly that cats were able to transmit the virus further, between themselves or to humans.

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How humidity may affect COVID-19 outcome

As we move from a colder winter to a warmer spring, the outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic may significantly depend on levels of humidity — indoors and outdoors — a new review suggests.

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COVID-19: China’s early travel ban may have averted 700,000 cases

A new report assessing the effectiveness of China’s emergency response during the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak suggests that measures such as the travel ban may have prevented more than 700,000 cases outside Wuhan.

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COVID-19: Could TB vaccine offer protection?

Currently, there are no drugs that can prevent COVID-19, and there is no vaccine. As the virus traverses the globe, scientists are working at breakneck speed to identify ways to slow or stop the disease.

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Tumor cell type identified that makes prostate cancer more aggressive

Prostate tumors that contain more of a specific type of cell are more likely to be life-threatening, a new study has found. The research could lead to a test to differentiate between aggressive and harmless forms of the disease.

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Soy-based foods may promote heart health

Research suggests that eating tofu and other soy-based foods may improve heart health.

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Cancer tumors gain drug resistance by eating dead cells

Researchers have identified a mechanism by which tumors become resistant to cancer drugs.

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COVID-19: No evidence that heart, kidney medications raise risk

An idea that has been doing the rounds on social media suggests that certain heart and kidney medications make people more susceptible to COVID-19. A new commentary strongly disputes this.

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Could COVID-19 impact great apes?

A recent commentary, penned by a group of conservation and primate experts, asks the international community to take action to protect the great apes from potential SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Zoonotic diseases: Why are infections from animals so dangerous to humans?

In the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic, which started when the virus SARS-CoV-2 jumped from animals into humans, we ask an important question — why are infections acquired from animals so dangerous to human health?

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Air pollution may be a leading global cause of death

New research has found that air pollution is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, far surpassing smoking, malaria, and other significant factors.

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COVID-19 expert calls for a 'tremendous effort from everyone' to fight pandemic

In the second part of our interview with Prof. Paul Kellam from Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, he urges people to heed the advice of governments while he is busy helping the effort to develop a vaccine against the new coronavirus.

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Infectious disease expert Prof. Paul Kellam on how to fight COVID-19

Speaking to Medical News Today in part one of a two part interview, Prof. Paul Kellam’s message is clear. The current situation is very bad, and we all have a role to play in the global effort to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Smell changes memory processing and could treat trauma

Smells can reinvigorate old memories in a way that doctors could use to treat memory-related mood disorders, suggests a study in mice from Boston University.

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What MNT's experts want you to know about COVID-19

In this article, we ask some of Medical News Today’s experts what they want the public to know about the COVID-19 pandemic. The answers are insightful and direct.

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COVID-19 may overwhelm intensive care units in UK within weeks

A new model has predicted that demand for beds in intensive care units (ICUs) will outstrip supply in two regions of the United Kingdom by around April 6, 2020.

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How to look after your mental health during a pandemic

As part of the global response to the pandemic, the citizens of many countries are having to stay at home. However, prolonged isolation can take its toll on mental health. In this Special Feature, mental well-being advocates share their top tips on what you can do to cope with anxiety and stress while stuck at home.

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Prof. Martin Bachmann on making millions of coronavirus vaccine doses

In the second part of our interview with Professor Martin Bachmann, we hear how his lab is coping with working during a pandemic, the concept of herd immunity, and how long the pandemic may last.

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‘I have never seen anything like this,’ says New York City doctor about COVID-19

Medical News Today spoke to New York City anesthetist Dr. Sai-Kit Wong about his experiences as the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold in the United States.

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Weight gain may reduce risk of breast cancer before menopause

New research has found that women who gain weight in early adulthood are at a decreased risk of breast cancer before menopause.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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