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·October 10, 2020·4 min read

Effects of Poverty on Childhood Development Seen in Children as Young as 5

The effects on health, language development, emotional well-being, and social behavior associated with poverty can be seen in children as young as five years of age.

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·October 6, 2020·3 min read

‘Brain Fog’ Following COVID-19 Recovery May Indicate PTSD

People who experience "brain fog" and other neurological problems following COVID-19 infection may be suffering from PTSD, researchers report.

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·October 4, 2020·4 min read

Pain Relief Caused by SARS-CoV-2 Infection May Help Explain Coronavirus Spread

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 suppresses pain. Findings suggest the pain suppression caused by the infection may be responsible for viral spread, as people do not feel as ill as they actually are.

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·October 2, 2020·3 min read

People With Parkinson’s Disease Have a Higher Risk of Dying From COVID-19

People with Parkinson's disease have a 30% higher risk of dying from coronavirus infection than those without the neurodegenerative disorder. A new study suggests Parkinson's is an independent risk factor for COVID-19 mortality.

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·September 28, 2020·5 min read

COVID-19 May Deplete Testosterone

A new study suggests COVID-19 may deplete testosterone levels in males. Findings reveal as testosterone decreased, the severity of coronavirus increased. Men who died from coronavirus infection had significantly lower mean testosterone than those who recovered. For those who were asymptomatic, 65.2% reported a loss in libido.

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·September 18, 2020·6 min read

Mosquito-Borne Viruses Linked to Stroke

A combination of the Zika virus and Chikungunya, two mosquito-borne infections, increase stroke risk, a new study reports.

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·September 16, 2020·3 min read

Physical Diseases Can Negatively Affect a Depression

People with depression and a history of physical disease are at increased risk of their disease symptoms worsening and requiring hospitalization.

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·September 14, 2020·4 min read

Substance Use Disorders Linked to COVID-19 Susceptibility

People with a history of substance use disorder are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection and have an increased risk of experiencing worse outcomes, a new study reports.

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·September 7, 2020·8 min read

The Brain Can Induce Diabetes Remission in Rodents, but How?

Researchers demonstrate how a single injection of fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF1) can restore blood sugar levels to normal for extended periods in rodent models of type 2 diabetes. Studies show how FGF1 affects specific neurons and perineuronal nets to help restore blood sugar levels to normal, thus sending diabetes into remission.

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·September 6, 2020·5 min read

Post-COVID Syndrome Severely Damages Children’s Hearts

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, a Kawasaki-like disease that appears to result from COVID-19 infections, damages the heart to such an extent that children will need lifelong monitoring and interventions.

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·September 5, 2020·4 min read

Coronavirus: The Pandemic Is Changing Our Brains

Coronavirus can cause several significant neurological disorders, and the pandemic has been linked to a rise in people reporting mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Researchers examine how COVID-19 affects brain and mental health and provides some techniques which can help to improve well-being during the pandemic.