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Bones / Orthopedics
What to know about knee strain
Knee strain occurs when a person damages the muscles and tendons. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment options, and more here.
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COVID-19
What is vaccine efficacy?
Vaccine efficacy measures the percentage reduction of a disease in a clinical trial. Vaccine effectiveness measures how well a vaccine works in the real world.
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COVID-19 vaccine trials: Live updates
This live article contains regularly updated information on the experimental vaccines being developed for COVID-19.
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Is it ethical to continue COVID-19 vaccine trials?
With the recent authorization of two COVID-19 vaccines, we examine researchers' responsibility toward trial participants who received placebo injections.
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How to treat the symptoms of COVID-19 at home
People can treat mild cases of COVID-19 at home. Learn more about how to treat the symptoms at home here.
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Depression
Might a safer version of a psychedelic help treat depression?
Scientists have created a 'safer' version of ibogaine, a psychedelic drug. Research in animals suggests that it might help treat depression.
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GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
Acute vs. chronic pancreatitis: Symptoms and treatments
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, which can be acute or chronic. The two conditions are different but may share some symptoms, such as stomach pain and nausea.
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Sports Medicine / Fitness
What are the best gym shoes?
The best gym shoes are those that manufacturers design specifically for a certain activity, such as weightlifting or running. Learn what to look for in a gym shoe here.
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Environment / Water / Pollution
Health threat of plastics outlined in authoritative report
A recent report highlights how exposure to plastics can disrupt an individual's endocrine system, potentially causing serious health issues.
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