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Infectious Covid virus can stay on some groceries for days

Scientists did the study for the government to better understand possible exposure to shoppers.

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Scottish football to ban heading the day before and after matches

Professional clubs told to limit training exercises with repetitive heading to one session per week.

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Dr. Robert Gourdie named Roanoke Entrepreneur of the Year

Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia is awarding the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award to Dr. Robert Gourdie at the Fralin Biomedical Institute at VTC for his groundbreaking research on how to use tiny particles in milk to deliver medicine in the body.

Black people more likely to develop dementia, large study finds

A mix of factors are at play and greater awareness is needed, the researchers say.

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Disabled to get cost of living £150 from September

Up to six million people with extra costs will receive the additional cash sum, amid rising prices.

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‘Vampire devices’ cost UK households £147 a year

Leaving devices on standby costs the average household two monthly electric bills, research suggests.

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Gun deaths were the leading killer of US children in 2020

Guns have overtaken car crashes as the leading cause of death among young Americans.

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Trial for Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease still enrolling patients

Researchers expect the first results from the trial in about a year.

Wordle: Study Reveals Cheating Tripled Since NYT Acquired Game

Research also reveals New Hampshire had more Wordle cheaters looking up answers online than any other state.

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Wildfires may slow recovery of ozone layer - study

Smoke from Australian wildfires affects the layer that shields the Earth from harmful UV rays.

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The hunt is on for exomoons around alien planets and scientists may have just found one

Astronomers have announced the second possible discovery of a moon beyond our solar system, or an exomoon.

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Shedd announces $500 million project to re-imagine aquarium and expand reach: ‘People will not save what they have no connection to’

The Shedd Aquarium's Centennial Commitment will fund the renovation of galleries, educational programs and new approaches to combat climate change.

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Study offers reassurance on COVID shots, women's periods

One of the first studies to track whether COVID-19 vaccination might affect women's periods is offering reassuring findings.

Host Chat: 11/4/2021

Join Rachel and Bridget as they chat about the research behind dogs and their head tilts along with how today is National Men Make Dinner Day.

US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human

The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team.

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Care staff shortage harms services for thousands, say managers

Many care staff are struggling with an increased workload and want to quit, research suggests.

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Sir David Amess: What does city status mean for Southend?

Southend is to become a city in honour of Sir David Amess, but what will it mean for people there?

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Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet.

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New research shows Pfizer’s effectiveness wanes after two months

Two new international studies show the immune protection from two doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine drops off after about two months.

Covid-19 Africa: What is happening with vaccine supplies?

The supply of Covid-19 vaccines to African states from the Covax scheme looks likely to fall short.

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Hugo Sonnenschein, oversaw building and enrollment expansion as U. of C. President, dies at 80

Former University of Chicago president Hugo Sonnenschein has died

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Significant Edward Lear poems discovered

A PhD student discovered the pages written by the nonsense poet to a woman he befriended in Italy.

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London Underground: Police investigating Tube anti-Semitic chants

Some of those filmed were wearing England shirts while others had St George's flags around them.

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Should Kids Keep Wearing Face Masks Post-Pandemic?

Research shows fewer children got sick from common illnesses this year.

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Covid-19: Concern over June unlocking amid hospital pressure

NHS hospitals in England say there must be a debate over ending restrictions as they try to cut waiting lists.

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What immunosuppressed patients should know about the coronavirus vaccines

Medical experts say the coronavirus vaccines may not be as effective for immunocompromised patients, but that's not a reason to forgo the shots.

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Blood clots more likely in people with COVID-19 infections than vaccines, study shows

Research from Oxford University in England has new data regarding the rate of blood clotting cases in COVID-19 patients and vaccine recipients. The study, which has not been peer-reviewed yet, shows that the particular blood clot which was studied is eight to ten times more common in people who experience a COVID-19 infection than in people who were inoculated. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the latest development.

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$1 million research grant to look at impact of pandemic on Virginia public schools

Virginia’s getting nearly $1 million to study how the pandemic has impacted public school students and teachers. Researchers with the Virginia Department of Education and the University of Virginia will use the federal grant to look at pre-pandemic and post-pandemic trends, like grades, absenteeism and teacher retention. The study will last three years and follow students during that time. The goal is to create evidence-based policy reports so schools know how to help students moving forward. Researchers will also examine the effectiveness of school reopening and recovery plans, as well as the impact on higher education.

Expert says 1 in 3 adults struggle to get sufficient amount of sleep

Getting enough sleep is vital for overall health, but experts say a significant number of Americans are falling short. In fact, that number shows about 1 in 3 adults are struggling to get a consistent 6 hours of sleep. Many are actually getting less than that each night. One sleep expert says the biggest mistake people make is not allowing enough buffer time between activities and bedtime. She says you need to send physical messages to the brain that it’s time to switch gears.

Advocacy group aims to end involuntary homelessness by 2035

Ending involuntary homelessness by 2035 is the goal for one advocacy group. On Friday, researchers focused on the factors that go into homelessness, particularly for children. It’s associated with increased secondary educational attainment. It’s associated with prevention of early pregnancy and parenthood,” said Dr. Amy Dworsky with the University of Chicago. According to the group, Times for Homes, a fifth of children live in poverty in America.

Virginia Tech, Harvard researchers studying most effective way to stop spread of COVID-19

BLACKSBURG, Va. A new research study is underway by a Virginia Tech professor in collaboration with researchers at Harvard. The results show that individual quarantines will be the best defense against future outbreaks of COVID-19. They used mathematical models to study how effective contact tracing is, using data about how the virus acts and how quickly it spreads. Instead of just monitoring your symptoms and going about your daily life if youve come in contact with someone whos infected, researchers found that isolation and quarantine are the best ways to stop the spread: 96% effective. As a comparison, just monitoring your symptoms, they found, is only 12% effective at controlling the spread of COVID-19.

To sit or not to sit?

New research says that sitting for extended periods of time may not be as harmful as previously thought. Dr. Alexandra Sowa spoke to CBSN about the latest research.

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Research suggests chemotherapy alternative for early-stage breast cancer

Cancer researchers say early-stage breast cancer patients may have alternatives to chemotherapy. NYU Medical Center's Dr. Marleen Meyers discusses the latest treatment options.

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Coca-Cola research that downplays sugar impact questioned

New research that minimizes the impact of sugars on obesity while emphasizing exercise has come under fire. NYU School of Medicine's Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil spoke to CBSN about the controversy.

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Thanks to research, ALS less of a mystery

Thanks to research, ALS less of a mystery The summer of 2014 will be remembered for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Dr. Jon LaPook looks into the state of ALS research amid the flood of donations to fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

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Breakthroughs in prostate cancer treatment

Breakthroughs in prostate cancer treatment New research into the treatment of prostate cancer could bump survivor rate by 30 percent over the next decade. Dr. David Agus joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss promising aspects of the research.

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