Since the beginning of the pandemic, doctors have seen links between COVID-19 and diabetes, but is the novel coronavirus directly causing new cases of diabetes, or are we just catching more undiagnosed diabetes cases? A new study offers some answers.

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A study investigating the impact of vitamin D on gene expression has found significant differences between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplements. The findings indicate vitamin D3 may be more effective at strengthening the immune system compared to D2.

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Scientists at Northeastern University have put an interesting new solution forward in the realm of UV monitoring – one that came about through a serendipitous discovery concerning the color-changing ways of camouflaging squid.

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Weeks after a trial found psilocybin microdosing no different to placebo, another study has reported LSD microdoses have no effect on mood or cognition. This builds on a body of data struggling to find evidence the practice of microdosing does anything.

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Coffee seems to have a range of health benefits, but exactly how it helps remains unknown. A new study has identified specific proteins that caffeine works on, which help the liver remove bad cholesterol and protect against cardiovascular disease.

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A large observational study has detected a link between increased levels of the hormone estrogen in older women and a reduced risk of dying from COVID-19. The study cannot establish causality but does call for clinical trials on the subject.

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A large observational study has detected a link between increased levels of the hormone estrogen in older women and a reduced risk of dying from COVID-19. The study cannot establish causality but does call for clinical trials on the subject.

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While it's a good idea to avoid the overuse of antibiotics whenever possible, little else works on severe cases of acne. There may be new hope, however, as recent research suggests that probiotic bacteria could provide an effective treatment.

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While it's a good idea to avoid the overuse of antibiotics whenever possible, little else works on severe cases of acne. There may be new hope, however, as recent research suggests that probiotic bacteria could provide an effective treatment.

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A pair of recent studies have upended the common belief that watching screens before going to sleep disturbs the quality or duration of your slumber. The research indicates some people may actually get more rest by watching something before going to sleep.

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