Prolonged fear and anxiety brought on by major stressors, like the coronavirus pandemic, can not only take a toll on a person's mental health, but may also have an impact on a man's sperm composition that could affect his future offspring - University of Maryland School of Medicine

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/uoms-aac032320.php

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-15305-w

Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep quality when separated from your partner - according to the University of British Columbia

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/uobc-syl021220.php

For some people who survive a heart attack, it seems mental stress--as opposed to physical stress--may be a stronger predictor of a repeat heart attack or dying from heart disease. Emory University study.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/acoc-cst031720.php

A ketogenic diet can lead to several flu-like symptoms within the first few weeks on the diet, according to a new Australian study. These “keto flu” symptoms peak in the first 7 days and dwindle after four weeks.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/f-tkd030520.php

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2020.00020/full

A new study finds that the new Coronavirus spreads quickly and sometimes before people have symptoms. Asymptomatic transmission definitely makes containment more difficult.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/uota-csq031320.php

Cannabinoids (including THC and CBD) can significantly interact with certain prescription drugs leading to potentially serious side effects. Patients and physicians need to be aware of these potential interactions and effects.   Canadian Medical Association Journal

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/cmaj-diw022620.php

https://www.cmaj.ca/content/192/9/E206

In two new papers investigators from China describe the impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) on the digestive tract. Prevention of fecal-oral transmission should be taken into consideration to control the spread the virus.

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/aga-gsa030520.php

Middle school football players greatly reduce the chance of head injuries if they wear Guardian Cap helmets and use safe tackling and blocking techniques - Rutgers University

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https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/ru-stp030220.php

https://www.guardiansports.com/

https://academic.oup.com/neurosurgery/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/neuros/nyz563/5716911?redirectedFrom=fulltext

According to the World Health Organization all sections of society including businesses and employers, must play a role if we are to stop the spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). There are simple ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

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https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/getting-workplace-ready-for-covid-19.pdf

How the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 spreads is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses. Info from the CDC.

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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html