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Colored microplastics from packaging, paints, or cosmetic products were found in human placentas after delivery.

In south India, eucalyptus and camphor essential oils were the cause of about 15% of seizure cases, and stopping their use also stopped seizures in vulnerable patients.

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People who tested positive for COVID-19 were less likely to wear eyeglasses than the general public. This suggests that eyeglasses may be protective against COVID-19 infection.

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Children of mothers that smoked during pregnancy and childhood were more likely to attempt suicide as teenagers, compared to children in non-smoking environments.

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Deaths from COVID-19 were higher in nursing homes with more non-White residents, compared to those with more White residents.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global increase in maternal stress, mortality, and pregnancy loss.

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Among women in their 60-70s, as few as 4,400 steps a day was enough to significantly lower risk of death. With more steps per day (up to 7500), mortality rates decreased further.

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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of getting infected with COVID-19 (28% or higher) compared to those without.

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People with low social support or without access to basic supplies, as well as those with income loss, are more likely to suffer from mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

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In 2020, 25-44 year olds in the US had an increase in unexpected deaths. 38% of them were caused by COVID-19; the remaining 62% of cases were unexplained, but due to lack of testing in these individuals deaths from COVID-19 may be higher than estimated.

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