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Vaccine for superbugs? New shot shows promise in early tests

By Stephanie Pappas published

A new vaccine, so far tested only in mice, broadly activates the immune system against a wide array of bacteria and fungi.

Medicine & Drugs
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Can antiviral drugs prevent long COVID?

By Ziyad Al-Aly, Suman Majumdar, Emma Pakula, Michelle Scoullar, Brendan Crabb published

Experts explain what we know about preventing and treating long COVID, at this point.

Coronavirus
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Hurry! The YOSUDA Indoor Bike is down to it's lowest-ever price on Amazon

By James Frew published

Save 43% on this indoor bike with a comfortable seat, sturdy design, and small footprint to boost your cardio fitness at home.

Exercise
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Shroom compound psilocybin shows promise for bipolar disorder in early trial

By Nicoletta Lanese published

An early trial hints that psilocybin could be a safe and effective treatment for depressive episodes in bipolar II disorder and should be studied further.

Medicine & Drugs
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Electrical stimulation could treat traumatic brain injuries

By Emily Cooke published

An early trial suggests that deep brain stimulation could treat cognitive impairment associated with traumatic brain injury.

Neuroscience
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'Extremely high' number of pneumonia cases strike kids in Ohio county

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Common respiratory viruses and bacteria are likely behind the uptick in pediatric pneumonia in Warren County, Ohio.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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Traumatic memories are processed differently in PTSD

By Emily Cooke published

People with PTSD feel like they're reliving past experiences in the present. This may be tied to how the brain processes memories of those experiences.

Neuroscience
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This Peloton workout mat is down 40% to its lowest-ever price right now at Amazon

By James Frew published

The reversible mat is perfect for high-intensity training, post-workout stretching, and yoga classes, and can make your exercise more comfortable.

Exercise
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Grab $100 off this adjustable Bowflex barbell and curl bar before the deal ends

By James Frew published

The Bowflex SelectTech 2080 replaces seven weights, ranges up to 80 lbs, and comes with a two-month JRNY subscription for virtual workouts.

Exercise
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Kids under 5 with HIV are dying at high rates. Here's why.

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Among people on HIV meds, young children are the likeliest to die, often due to late diagnosis or treatment interruptions.

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