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·March 6, 2023·4 min read

Pregnant Women With Schizophrenia Have Threefold Risk of Interpersonal Violence

Pregnant women and new mothers with schizophrenia are three times more likely to visit the emergency room as a result of being victims of interpersonal violence, a new study finds.

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·February 26, 2021·4 min read

Sexual Intimacy Is a Natural Sleep Aid for Insomnia

Sexual activity before sleep increases oxytocin and reduces the stress-related hormone cortisol. Researchers say sexual activity at bedtime can help reduce symptoms of insomnia and reduce sleep disruptions.

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·April 8, 2020·3 min read

Periodic physical distancing for COVID-19 control: New modeling study

Mathematical model incorporated several strategies to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, focusing on scarcity in hospital resources over two years. The models showed current physical distancing can help maintain healthcare capacity and reduce infections. The model also allowed for periodic economic and psychological breaks from social restrictions.

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·September 17, 2018·4 min read

Household Cleaners May Contribute to Obesity in Kids By Altering the Gut Microbiome

Antibacterial cleaning products have the ability to alter the gut microbiome, increasing the risk for obesity in children, researchers report.

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·May 28, 2018·4 min read

No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorder Risk

Researchers report they have found no increased risk of autoimmune diseases in girls who received the HPV4 vaccine. The study adds to a growing body of evidence for the safety of the vaccine.