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Why is Covid-19 more severe in some patients? Using AI, we found a likely answer

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Now, one of those leading the breakthrough research, Dr Emmanuelle Logette, reveals as part of the Frontier Scientists series how even at a very young age she knew she wanted to be a researcher in the fascinating world of genetics. For many years, fat was the enemy of health, before realizing that the actual ‘devil’ is probably sugar.

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Frontiers Forum Live 2023: Accelerating and mobilizing open science for global challenges

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Meet the International Champions Talks from science leaders further showcased humanity’s ability to understand and conquer different health challenges by working collaboratively across all levels of society. »

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Anna Kramvis – A big job in a small world

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In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good health and well-being , we discuss the progress of hepatitis B research and the challenges faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of funding, and low vaccination rates. In your opinion, is this an achievable goal?

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Kelly Thompson – Bringing sex and gender differences to the forefront

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By Katharina Stock Dr Kelly Thompson is the Director of Research Operations at the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District in Western Sydney and an active researcher at The George Institute for Global Health. Kelly is currently serving as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Global Women’s Health.

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Alcohol Consumption Puts Men at Higher Risk of Gout Than Women

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million Americans ages 18 and older drank one alcoholic beverage in the past month. According to the Mount Sinai Health System, around 8.3 The researchers selected men and women ages 37 to 73 years from the U.K. 10 Uric acid itself is not bad — in fact, it plays a protective role in your health. Moreover, 60.4

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Frontiers for Young Minds and the Gairdner Foundation celebrate health research 

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The authors of the scientific articles for kids are recipients of the 2023 Canada Gairdner Awards. Established in 1957, the Gairdner Foundation recognizes international scientists for their excellence in fundamental biomedical research that will improve human health.

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Understanding RFK Jr.’s potential HHS powers and why to avoid ‘sane-washing’ him

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to Secretary of Health and Human Services. If Americans dont realize how dangerous Kennedys beliefs are to public health or the power he would have over public health policy as HHS Secretary, they arent equipped to share their opinions about his nomination with their senators, who will decide whether to confirm his nomination.