Considering COVID a hoax is 'gateway' to belief in conspiracy theories, study finds
Belief that the COVID-19 pandemic was a hoax -- that its severity was exaggerated or that the virus was deliberately released for sinister reasons -- functions as a 'gateway' to believing in conspiracy theories generally, new research has found.
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'Bionic pancreas' could provide 'excellent control' of type 1 diabetes
A new automated insulin delivery system, described as a “bionic pancreas,” tracks a person’s blood glucose levels using a glucose monitor, then automatically delivers insulin when required using an insulin pump.
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Colonoscopies reduce colon cancer risk, but recent study examines effectiveness
Routine colonoscopies are effective for preventing colon cancer, but a new study suggests they may not be as effective for detection as previously thought.
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Babies born during the pandemic may have delayed communication skills
Fewer 1-year-olds who were born in 2020 could point, say a full word or wave goodbye than infants born prior to the pandemic, a study found.
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World's first stem cell treatment for spina bifida delivered during fetal surgery
Groundbreaking trial aims to reverse the paralysis and other abnormal functions of spina bifida before birth
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Eczema: New drug reduces symptoms by 75% in infants and young children
Between 15% and 20% of children worldwide have an inflammatory skin condition known as eczema.
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