AMERICAS
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Does blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors help patients infected with novel coronavirus?
A new clinical trial at UC San Diego Health will investigate whether an old therapy might effectively treat a modern-day…
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New red list of species in “critically endangered of disappearing” status according to UICN
Red List of Threatened Species confirms that the mass extinction is a reality that we live today
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Black individuals at higher risk for contracting COVID-19
Black individuals were twice as likely as white individuals to test positive for COVID-19
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The best (and worst) materials for masks
People making homemade masks might want to reach for a vacuum cleaner filter
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Sweden and Central African Republic, the best and worst countries for women
Why do these two countries have been classified as the best and worst for women?
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Self-isolation may increase susceptibility to COVID-19
Previous research points to the effect of social stressors on developing upper respiratory infections, holding clues to COVID-19 risk
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Jair Bolsonaro with Covid and Evo Morales accused of terrorism
Two opposing Latin American political leaders make headlines for the day.
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Tradition of female genital mutilation must end according to UN
A total of 200 million women and girls have been affected by female genital mutilation and 4.1 million are at…
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Remdesivir can save more lives where ICUs are overwhelmed
The drug could save lives in countries with less hospital capacity
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UN Women and Norway launch protection plan for female leaders in Colombia
Prodefensoras Colombia is a prevention and protection project that supports women leaders whose mission is to defend human rights and…
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