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- HealthThe Guardian
Night owls may be more prone to heart disease and diabetes, study finds
Research shows early birds more sensitive to insulin levels and burn more fat at rest and during exercise
2 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Amid nationwide blood shortage, experts say it's time for the FDA to lift restrictions for gay and bisexual men: 'One blood donation can save up to three lives'
The FDA's long-time blood donation policies prevent gay and bisexual men from being eligible blood donors.
8 min read - ScienceYahoo Life
This Egyptian-American astrophysicist is pursuing her dream of going to Mars after a double mastectomy
Astrophysicist Sarafina Nance always dreamed of going to space. She talks about STEM for girls, advocating for her own health and her upcoming participation in a Mars simulation.
5 min read - ScienceYahoo Life
Why scientists are calling the discovery of a natural blue food coloring 'critical' and 'exciting'
Scientists have just discovered a cyan blue color that can be used as a natural alternative to synthetic blue food dye.
4 min read - HealthINSIDER
Wearing a mask during an intense workout will not affect your lung function or performance, a study found
There's no evidence that wearing a mask significantly impairs your physical ability to exercise, though you may feel like it's harder to breathe.
4 min read - HealthNBC News
'Breakthrough finding' reveals why certain Covid-19 patients die
Research shows Covid-19 patients with life-threatening illness have antibodies that disable key immune system proteins called interferons.
10 min read - ScienceYahoo Life
The surprising reasons there are so few Black scientists in the space industry
Ashley Walker created the #blackinastro hashtag in the days following the death of George Floyd to highlight the Black experience in astronomy. It’s one of a slew of recent campaigns to raise awareness about the lack of Black professionals in the field.
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