Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 Vaccine Protects Monkeys, Study Finds
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An experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson protected monkeys from infection in a new study. It is the second vaccine candidate to...
As Covid Has Become a Red-State Problem, Too, Have Attitudes Changed?
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With the coronavirus spreading into red America, policymakers there have been forced to change course.Some reopening plans have been scuttled; Republican leaders in Washington...
Moderna and Pfizer Begin Late-Stage Coronavirus Vaccine Trials
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The first large study of the safety and effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine in the United States began on Monday morning, according to the...
Why It’s Good to Be Old, Even in a Pandemic
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The older I get, the more comfortable I feel in my own skin, too — it’s at once thinner and thicker now. I’ve come...
Old Vaccines May Stop the Coronavirus, Study Hints. Scientists Are Skeptical.
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Billions of dollars are being invested in the development of vaccines against the coronavirus. Until one arrives, many scientists have turned to tried-and-true vaccines...
Intermittent Fasting May Aid Weight Loss
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Intermittent fasting is an increasingly popular diet technique. Now a randomized controlled trial reports that at least one version of the method — time-restricted...
On the Lookout for Moose on Michigan’s Isle Royale
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At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, with travel restrictions in place worldwide, we launched a new series — The World Through a Lens...
Research Boosts Evidence of Masks’ Utility, Some Experts Say
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Masks have long been known to help stop infected people from spreading the virus, but some research suggests they also protect the uninfected. President...
Stretching May Have Cardiovascular Benefits
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A program of simple stretching exercises may help improve cardiovascular health.Italian researchers randomly assigned 39 volunteers to three groups. The first did a 12-week...
How to Stop Biting Your Nails
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“Learn to resist the urge,” says Tara S. Peris, an associate professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles,...
