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Which infectious diseases have a mortality rate close to 100%?
Most infectious diseases that were once deadly can now be prevented with vaccines or treatments, with the exception of a few dangerous ones like prion diseases.
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'Dark genes' hidden in human DNA revealed for the first time
Our record of the human genome may still be missing tens of thousands of
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4-7-8 breathing technique helps you sleep better faster
There are few things as frustrating as tossing and turning, unable to sleep, especially if you have a big day coming up and need to rest.
Medicine - Health
What is syphilis?
Syphilis is one of the most feared sexually transmitted diseases, seriously threatening the health and life of the patient.
Flu epidemic
Why are we still relying on a century-old medical procedure to treat Covid-19?
Science is moving fast, but not fast enough.
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Drying hands with paper towels helps prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus
A study published April 17 found that using disposable paper towels is better than hand dryers at removing germs that remain after hand washing.
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Scientists have finally figured out what makes the coronavirus so dangerous
It turns out that the pathogen camouflages itself after infecting cells to prevent a rapid response from the body's immune system.
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'Gas shield' protects medical staff treating Covid-19
The Air-Shield device creates a downward airflow that helps block liquid droplets containing nCoV from being sprayed from patients during treatment.
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Eating one wild fish in the US is equivalent to drinking dirty water for a month.
Eating one freshwater fish caught in a US river or lake is equivalent to drinking a month of water contaminated with toxic chemicals, a new study says.
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Vietnamese Are Eating a Meat That Scientists Think the World Should Learn From
Arriving in Vietnam, a group of international scientists unexpectedly found a type of meat for the sustainable future of both the planet and humanity. What kind of meat…
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How to catch pinworms for children without medication that parents should know
Pinworms are a type of worm that infects the body quite commonly in all ages, especially in young children.
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What happens if you drink instant coffee every day?
Coffee lovers must have wondered at some point whether instant coffee is as good as regular roasted coffee.
Food safety
What do you know about food 'expiry dates'?
The shelf life of food is the period of time during which the food can be kept at its best quality as recommended by manufacturers to consumers.
Flu epidemic
Làm thế nào để diệt được virus corona ở xung quanh?
Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường Mỹ (EPA) vừa công bố danh sách các sản phẩm được phê duyệt là có thể diệt được virus corona.
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Why does the Covid-19 virus have little impact on Africa?
Africa has recorded just one coronavirus patient, which experts say is due to climate, luck and possibly testing.