HIV is a “significant” risk factor for severe COVID-19, the World Health Organization said in research published on Thursday that
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Meta-analysis finds cannabis may be linked to development of opioid use disorders
The idea that cannabis is a ‘gateway drug’ to more harmful substances such as opioids is controversial, yet has substantially
Where are French people catching COVID?
The Institut Pasteur, in partnership with the French National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM), Santé publique France and the Ipsos Social
South Africa: Many still need to be convinced about vaccination
The number of people being vaccinated against COVID-19 in South Africa is on the rise after a bumpy start. But
Brain injury computer models map brain blood vessels in highest resolution yet
Imperial researchers have created a traumatic brain injury (TBI) computer model that maps blood vessels in a rat brain in
People in Wales experiencing severe mental health issues doubled during pandemic
COVID-19 has exacerbated existing mental health inequalities for people in Wales, according to a new report from Cardiff University. The
Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues
If the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issues gives you stomach
Wealthy, educated and urban women more prone to being overweight
An international study of 55 countries has shown a marked increase in the number of overweight women globally, with wealthy,
Some psychiatric patients at increased risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, mortality
In the largest systematic review and meta-analysis to date on COVID-19 outcomes in individuals with psychiatric disorders, the odds of
Arterial stiffening linked to Alzheimer’s disease
A research team from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports in Neurology that greater stiffening of the aorta, the main artery in the
