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COVID in children: younger children and those from disadvantaged areas are at higher risk of hospitalization – new research

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A little boy with a breathing tube sleeping in a hospital bed.

At the peak of the pandemic, especially since 2021, many children and adolescents who were hospitalized had COVID. However, it was never clear what proportion of those who were hospitalized with COVID, presented with sufficiently severe disease, or for a different reason (such as an injury), but happened to test positive for COVID during admission. … Read more

Do Oral Contraceptives Increase the Risk of Depression?

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Do Oral Contraceptives Increase the Risk of Depression?

Use of oral contraceptives (OC) has been associated with an increased risk of depression, especially in the first 2 years after initiation, new research shows. Additionally, OC use in adolescence has been associated with an increased risk of depression later in life. However, some experts believe the research methodology may be flawed. Researchers tracked more … Read more

More than 450 jobs are at risk as Morrisons ceases operations at its Bradford distribution center

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More than 450 jobs are at risk as Morrisons ceases operations at its Bradford distribution center

Cutler Heights, which was the Bradford-based supermarket chain’s first production location, supplies 59 fruit products and 115 million fruit cases annually. Today, Morrisons said it would be “consolidating” and now moving all operations to another fruit packing house in Thrapston, Northamptonshire. The move will take place in the second half of this year and will … Read more

Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack and Major Cardiovascular Events

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Sunshine Vitamin D Supplement Capsules

Clinical trials have found that vitamin D supplements can reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attack, in people over 60 years of age. The study revealed a 9% reduction in these events among those taking vitamin D, requiring further investigation, especially in those taking vitamin D. taking cardiovascular medications. Findings suggest monthly … Read more

Women who drink alcohol have an increased risk of sexual dysfunction

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Women who drink alcohol have an increased risk of sexual dysfunction

Many people know that alcohol can negatively impact a man’s sexual performance, but what about women? According to a study published in BMC Women’s Healthwomen have a much higher risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction when they drink alcohol. Sex plays an important role in people’s lives and can affect their overall well-being and quality of … Read more

Spine Injury Patients At High Risk for Immunodeficiency – Neuroscience News

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Summary: Patients recovering from severe spinal cord injuries are more prone to immune deficiencies. Such a deficiency, known as spinal cord injury-induced immune deficiency syndrome, can expose patients to life-threatening infections. This immune deficiency is closely related to the severity of spinal cord injury and can further impair the immune system. This research could pave … Read more